Do I have AS?

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Hi all

I've recently been wondering whether I have Aspergers. After hearing someone describe it to me then reading up on it myself I had definite feelings of "That's me!" It was a case of always knowing I'm different but not being able to explain why.

I've listed some symptoms below that relate to me that I've cut and pasted from other sites. Some I have written down myself. They are in no particular order.

Problems with verbal instructions - have to write things down

Become withdrawn and seem uninterested in other people, appearing almost aloof.

Love of routine and patterns.

Non-verbal communication problems - limited facial expression, inappropriate expression.

Conversational style that often includes monologues about topics that bore the listener, fails to provide context for comments (a big one for me).

Speakers conclusion or point may never be made and attempts by the listener to elaborate on the speech's content or logic, or to shift to related topics, are often unsuccessful.

Single minded - concentrate on one thing at a time, oblivious to others and surroundings

Often misuderstood by people

Often prefer spending time alone

Cheers

Charlie.

Welcome to WP!
Sounds like AS to me.

Last edited by TheMidnightJudge on 27 Jan 2008, 10:51 am, edited 1 time in total.

Sounds about right. Take the Aspie Quiz?

Sounds like it to me Charlie, What about sensory issues? Sensitivity to light, sound or touch? Do you find it easy to find patterns in thing that other people don't notice?

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I've taken the Aspie quiz. It says I have both AS and NT aspects.

The pattern thing may apply. It's more to do with counting for me. Counting lamposts whilst driving or paving slabs whilst walking. It's definitely weird as I count 4 of each then count 1; then back to the start :confused:. I've been doing that since the age of about 5 I think.

EDIT: I have a healthy dose of OCD too. Checking the front door is locked 5 times, applicances switched off etc

Have a look at the tests at www.autismresearchcentre.com [Cambridge University]. If you think YES. Don't rush and get a formal diagnosis unless you really need it - you will have to declare it on job applications, health insurance, immigration applications etc. It also might stop you applying for medical jobs, army and security posts...

You're not required to declare any disability on job applications. If you think it will affect your job performance and you would like accommodations to make your job easier, you can.

That's what my job counselor said (about Iowa laws), anyway.

Unfortunately, here in the UK, we're only just emerging from the dark ages. You even have to declare AS on driving licence applications...

from what I recall all the form requests do you suffer from epilepsy or a serious mental illness that might affect you ability to drive?
I would not think this includes Aspergers Syndrome at all.

although unless you have a specific reason to it is probably best not to get an official diagnosis.

Regardless:
Another one of us and one less of them - enjoy WP

Unfortunately the DVLA medical conditions now include "Any other chronic neurological condition - MO8"

Would you really recommend against an official diagnosis?

And what is the procedure? GP then specialist?

I wouldn't really discourage or encourage you, it is your decision, if you feel you have both AS and NT traits then it could be a good idea to finally confirm what you are, the problem is that when you are in the dividing line it is easy to get misdiagnosed.

I really wasn't sure until I saw "the types of Asperger" thread and the article it pointed to seemed to describe me perfectly in some parts of it.

No stimming, or sensitivity to sounds, tastes or textures? Sounds to me like your a quiet person who likes structure in your life.

I'm similar to you

My son is a textbook Aspie and people say he's like me in a lot (but not all) ways.

I nail most all of the markers except I was really good at sports. that helped a lot because I was usually 'OK' with bullying types but I could remain friends with fellow detail freaks with strange obsessions. I some ways I felt like a spy because I could fit in for the most part but interests and personality was different.

Not that I care much if I am or not (I've always been a fringe player from work to social circles, etc.) but is being co-ordinated a 'blackball' rejection trait for Aspieness?

are there any Aspies on here that were good at sports?
just curious

After reading a lot of stuff on here, books, etc. I seem to say 'that was me' every other page.

I'd probably say I'd be just on the NT side of tests (and have been on some of the online ones) but just barely. It also is hard to answer because I seem to have different answers whether drunk or sober at social functions.