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Hi, I'm new here, I'm in my early 70's, and gave myself a diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome after looking up what it was on Google. I saw myself in so much I read. Over 7 books later, I'm still convinced that I must be somewhere on the Autistic Spectrum. I have not been able to read others social cues, dont look at people in the eye, unless I force myself to do so. With all my many "mistakes" I as a young child became a "loner". I finally after much prayer did finally meet a young lady who became my wife. We both have social cue issues but we have now been married for over 43 years. I did okay in school, did get an AA degree, and later went to Bible School where I graduated with honor's, much due to my main interest was learning the Bible and spiritual truths. I could go on and on, but I just wanted to take this 'leap' for me and get myself out there. Thanks, for listening.

Welcome to Wrong Planet from a fellow Oregonian!

Welcome to Wrong Planet, I’m glad you are here.

Welcome to WP!

You might find these interesting:
>=>- https://psychology-tools.com/test/autism-spectrum-quotient
>=>- https://rdos.net/eng/Aspie-quiz.php ^{Registering is optional!}

Welcome to Wrong Planet - hope you find what you are looking for.

Welcome from Northern Michigan USA, late diagnosed here, living my best life since that happened. Suddenly everything in the past made sense. Glad you are with us. One of the best things about learning my diagnosis is finding that there were others like me out there, we are not alone! Pages like this one are full of people with lived experience and insights, helpful hints, and compassion. What a tremendous resource.

Thanks for welcoming me here. I'm from Eugene, OR. I took the AQ test, got a 41 result. I'm working on scheduling an evaluation. I'm half finished with reading Autism in High Heels, much more detailed than the book, Look me in the eye, but both I saw a lot of myself in their life experiences. Until next time.

It was an AQ score indicating "significant Autistic traits" that persuaded me it was reasonable to get an Adult Autism Assessment.

Check your insurance. The assessment might be at least partially covered—if you follow their rules. Remember that their call center might not get many calls about Adult Autism Assessments. My insurance company was quick to help me...with bad information.

And, after I got the assessment, I find it not to be too useful. But I am very, very glad I got it. It explained so much!

P.S. The assessment process is, understandably, designed for kids. I still trust the answer but I found the process to be amusing, and kind of fun.

Welcome to Wrong Planet. Hmmmm. Someone my age. When I was young (and that means you too), they didn't even have a condition called Aspies. So we went on living our lives ON OUR OWN.

I too tend to not look people eye to eye. This is a common trait for Aspies. I found that I can wear a type of sunglasses that are like one way glasses. I can see out but others cannot see in. I found it very interesting to wear these glasses. One of the things I found is that other people thought much more highly of me when I wore these glasses. Sometimes strangers on the street would come up to me and carry on a conversation out of the blue.

I hope you find this cite helpful.