New person - undiagnosed aspie/HFA

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Hello everyone.

After doing extensive research on autism, AS and related subjects, I am more than likely an AS/HFA person. A lot of the traits I've read about either did or still do apply to me. I didn't open my mouth until age 3, and didn't say a real word until age 5. Even then, I had vast knowledge of many things (mainly geography) that I shouldn't have known about until I was somewhat older. I was also reading on a much higher level than normal.

All throughout my life in school, I never had any real friendships with anyone. I was put in special classes beginning in middle school - not because they suspected autism, but because I was misdiagnosed with ADD. Even though I'm still angry at the misdiagnosis, I am greatful I was put in different, smaller class sizes. If it wasn't for that, I would have never gotten through high school. The teachers I had supported me from day 1, and pushed me to succeed.

Fast-forward to today. I am 21 now. I'm having trouble finding a paying job, for starters. Part of the hiring process is a personality test. As it turns out, I can't be hired by anyone unless I flat-out lie about myself. In addition, I have a very severe driving phobia. Especially where I live, there are too many people who don't deserve drivers' licenses that have them anyway. I don't want to get involved in an accident that's not my fault, so I don't want to drive.

Enough about my history. My interests are limited. I am a fan of many sports and I'm a walking database when it comes to Formula 1 racing.

Some of my childhood problems still get to me. I still have trouble carrying a conversation unless it's related to sports, animation or music. I still have constant trouble making eye contact.

So with my research, combined with the facts about myself, I more than likely am either HFA or an Aspie. I personally don't need a professional diagnosis, I don't think. So I identify myself as autistic and am proud of it, and will keep doing so until my dying day.


Oh wow, that was my longest intro post ever. Though I guess in an internet forum like this, it's good to know.

Welcome to WP!

Tim

Welcome to WrongPlanet!

good for you!

it took me until i was 19 years old to get diagnosed. although my family doesn't exactly agree with it (they want me to be 'smart') it made me comfortable with why i do what i do.

I hope you feel as liberated as I did.

I hope you enjoy the forums.

It may be possible to get state or county help for employment. Contact your Developmental Department.

Welcome beau99,

Sounds about right.

What job skills do you have? Aspies make rotten sports announcers, most formula I is in Europe, what field interests you?

Where have you been since high school?

Everyone lies to get a job, if they told the truth they would be shot. Well, at least arrested.

Where you live there are many people who do not deserve a drivers license? Earth?

Nice to meet you, beau.

I'm Jerry.