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Hi, I just joined here. I was on another Asperger's forum, but nobody would respond to me, so I came here. I have to go to the doctor's this week(hopefully) to ask him about getting a diagnosis for Asperger's. It's funny, because I have a problem with communicating with people, and now I have to communicate with the doctor about getting an evaluation for a disorder that hinders my ability to communicate!! My older cousin was diagnosed with what they believe to be Asperger's. I'm 19, and do not have a driver's license. I had a driving permit, where you can drive with a parent; that didn't go well. This was over a year ago, and I'm still not completely over it: I was pulling out of Meijer and I thought this guy had his blinker on, so I pulled out. He DIDN'T have his blinker on, and accidentally pulled out in front of him. He passed me, on a double yellow line, and my mom said he gave me the finger, but all I saw was a fist. Has anybody else been so sensitive to actions like that? I also have sensory issues, too. My mom and dad make a certain sound with their mouth (I can't really describe it), and they know it bothers me, but they do it, anyways. It causes me to put my hands over my ears and almost scream. Apparently, they think being autistic is funny. If I think they may make the sound I so despise, I cover my ears and rub my hands against them, so I can't rwally hear anything. I've also had self-injuring behavior, too. If I hear that sound, I punch myself in the arm, sometimes it bruises. If there's anybody out there that's been diagnosed with Asperger's, can you tell me what the doctor might do to reach a diagnosis? I heard they can do blood tests or x-rays. Thank you.

welcome!

Welcome to WP!! !!

Hi welcome
I had a very similar experience with driving.. (have licence, scared to drive because of this experience, haven't driven in 6 months) anyway its not something you should worry too much about, some people don't drive until they are in there 20's and 30's, + if your not a little afraid you make careless mistakes

I'm in the same boat. Mine expired.

Welcome to WP,remember to psot,never post.

Why do you have -2 posts btw???

Hello aspie66 and everyone else. I am PaulW and I was just diagnosed with Asperger’s three weeks ago. It was quite a shock for me. I always knew I was different but now I know the reason. I’m still trying to incorporate the diagnosis into my life. I am glad I found this board—now I have people to share experiences with.

It’s nice to meet all of you.

Welcome to WP!

Tim