zee wrote:
reika wrote:
Josie wrote:
You probably don't have it. Your more in the normal NT range.
I was wondering how you know that also?
Many, many people (especially those who work in science and art related fields) have traits like social akwardness, feel isolated due to our preoccupation with specialized work, and have some OCD traits. That doesn't make you AS.
To the OP, I would say that if it's not controlling your life, then don't worry about it. You sound like you're successful in your field and don't mention any negative side effects of your condition.
It only affects my relationships and life outside of work, for the most part. I've been going out with two women, who are NTs probably and it seems like they kinda cooled to me when they realized I was "strange". I also have not started really dating until the age of 24.
Also, I have almost no friends to go out with outside of work.
I am reluctant to seek the diagnosis primarily because of the "label" effect. People might question whether I am qualified to be a doctor. To be honest, sometimes I think I'd rather be an NT waiter than an autistic doctor. Of course, I'm trying to chase these kinds of thoughts away. That's also why I joined this forum, to look for people who can understand.
Can't say whether you have AS or not, but some adults who have learned to compensate for their set of traits can be successful in their careers. In fact, because the career is essentially "scripted" it is easier to maneuver through than things like dating or socializing - areas that aren't so scripted.
The following webpage has the best article on adults with AS that I have ever read. Member Belfast brought it up on another thread. It really helped to clarify my thinking about myself. Some of the "shooting from the hip" reaction you have received about your being categorized with AS might not be so accurate.
26 Apr 2008, 8:06 pm
