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Hi everyone,

I recently became interested in Asperger's Syndrome. My interest was sparked after finding someone on an online dating site who said she was an aspie, not knowing what this meant I did some research and found out, and eventually came across this site.

I have been reading a number of discussions and have become to realise some AS quirks are quite similar to myself. Some of which I consider to be highly similar and others to a lesser extent. For example I have always considered myself socially inadequate, mainly in conversation and in particular large groups of unknown people. This has always made it hard for me to meet people, and thus I tend to avoid social outings such as parties where I only know one or two people, and I'm also anxious about our work party which is coming up in 3 weeks.

Another trait I can relate to is the sensitive hearing, but to a lesser extent from what I've been reading on this site. Also perhaps talking in my head, and talking to myself. I've always had a strange ability to remember numbers, in particular phone numbers, not always in the same pattern. And I seem to have a photographic mind, not great like I've seen some autistic people.

I also have highs and lows but also to a lesser extent to what I've read of others. I would assume much similar to a NT

So after realising that I have some similar traits I did the Aspie quiz at http://www.rdos.net/eng/Aspie-quiz.php

I found the breakdown of results quite interesting to see which sections I scored highly like an Aspie and not at all like an NT, and vise versa.

I'm not sure what I'm looking for on this site, I just thought I would share this as I found it quite interesting, as I've always wondered why I was socially ret*d, maybe this is the answer.

However, I dont see the point for myself to be officially diagnosed as I am comfortable with my life despite the occasional depression, the social awkwardness etc. I've learnt to deal with it all. Would there be any benefit in being diagnosed? Considering I'm definitely not highly autistic if autistic at all!

Sorry if I'm babbling Hope to hear what you all think

Welcome to WP!

Tim

Aspie you may be, or not, and Wrong Planet is a good place to discover if/how much you have in common with others with AS. Hope you find some answers to questions you have about yourself. And welcome!

Thank you guys for the warm welcome.

The more I read the more I discover things that I have in common with some Aspies.

I remember someone in high school always asking if I was a pom, he thought I had an accent, but I'm very aussie, and have never been outside Australia, and growing up in a rural country area was never around many foreigners to be able to pick up their accent.

My hand writing is atrocious! I pace back and forth around the house when bored, or waiting and anxious about something.

But then again my room is a horrible mess, but it is organised chaos, I know where all the important documents are.

I guess this is stuff you have all heard before, but it's all very interesting to me, I do feel like I'm learning more about myself and why I am the way I am. And I'm always excited to learn more about myself whatever it is.

Quite a few Aussies here on the Planet, gooftroop. My family and I are in NSW. My 14-y.o. son, who is diagnosed with AS, often sounds more Canadian than Ocker. But that's because he's picked up my accent - I'm Canadian-born.

*grins* Same with me - all of the above... I'm not really sure where I picked up my accent from either.

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Welcome to WP!

Hello gooftroop,
Welcome to WP.