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The symptoms I do not exhibit are:
-taking things literally
-one sided conversation
-being really good at math, technology, art, whatever
-not being able to read emotions, body language
-disliking changes in routine of any kind
-flat speech
-avoiding eye contact
-meltdowns


I know that there are several posts like this, but since we get new members everyday, I would like to hear about them. Of course, you don't have to be a new member to post on here.

If I worked hard at home, I could probably get really good at math, but I don't have that innate mathiness that some have.
I am somewhat routine oriented, but not completely into my routines so that I can't possibly alter them.
Sometimes I am a literal thinker, sometimes not.
I've been told I have a monotone but I don't know. I have recorded my voice and don't think it's monotonic.
I can read obvious emotions but am not good at subtle looks and stuff like that.
So-so memory though it was great when I was little.
Understanding of metaphors and figurative language.

Lets see I have a good imagination
I suck at math
My memory is crap
I don't take things literly
I don't feel confusion durring stress
I am confrontational
I am not monotone in voice

Here is a list of common traits

Cognitive Characteristics?of Asperger’s Syndrome:
Susceptibility to distraction
Difficulty in expressing emotions
Resistance to or failure to respond to talk therapy
Mental shutdown response to conflicting demands and multi-tasking
Generalized confusion during periods of stress
Low understanding of the reciprocal rules of conversation: interrupting, dominating, minimum participation, difficult in shifting topics, problem with initiating or terminating conversation, subject perseveration
Insensitivity to the non-verbal cues of others (stance, posture, facial expressions)
Perseveration best characterized by the term “bulldog tenacity”
Literal interpretation of instructions (failure to read between the lines)
Interpreting words and phrases literally (problem with colloquialisms, cliches, neologism, turns of phrase, common humorous expressions)
Preference for visually oriented instruction and training
Dependence on step-by-step learning procedures (disorientation occurs when a step is assumed, deleted, or otherwise overlooked in instruction)
Difficulty in generalizing
Preference for repetitive, often simple routines
Difficulty in understanding rules for games of social entertainment
Missing or misconstruing others’ agendas, priorities, preferences
Impulsiveness
Compelling need to finish one task completely before starting another
Rigid adherence to rules and routines
Difficulty in interpreting meaning to others’ activities; difficulty in drawing relationships between an activity or event and ideas
Exquisite attention to detail, principally visual, or details which can be visualized (”Thinking in Pictures”) or cognitive details (often those learned by rote)
Concrete thinking
Distractibility due to focus on external or internal sensations, thoughts, and/or sensory input (appearing to be in a world of one’s own or day-dreaming)
Difficulty in assessing relative importance of details (an aspect o the trees/forest problem)
Poor judgment of when a task is finished (often attributable to perfectionism or an apparent unwillingness to follow differential standards for quality)
Difficulty in imagining others’ thoughts in a similar or identical event or circumstance that are different from one’s own (”Theory of Mind” issues)
Difficulty with organizing and sequencing (planning and execution; successful performance of tasks in a logical, functional order)
Difficulty in assessing cause and effect relationships (behaviors and consequences)
An apparent lack of “common sense”
Relaxation techniques and developing recreational “release” interest may require formal instruction
Rage, tantrum, shutdown, self-isolating reactions appearing “out of nowhere”
Substantial hidden self-anger, anger towards others, and resentment
Difficulty in estimating time to complete tasks
Difficulty in learning self-monitoring techniques
Disinclination to produce expected results in an orthodox manner
Psychometric testing shows great deviance between verbal and performance results
Extreme reaction to changes in routine, surroundings, people
Stilted, pedantic conversational style (”The Professor”)

Social Characteristics?of Asperger’s Syndrome:
Difficulty in accepting criticism or correction
Difficulty in offering correction or criticism without appearing harsh, pedantic or insensitive
Difficulty in perceiving and applying unwritten social rules or protocols
“Immature” manners
Failure to distinguish between private and public personal care habits: i.e., brushing, public attention to skin problems, nose picking, teeth picking, ear canal cleaning, clothing arrangement
Lack of?trust in others
Shyness
Low or no conversational participation in group meetings or conferences
Constant anxiety about performance and acceptance, despite recognition and commendation
Scrupulous honesty, often expressed in an apparently disarming or inappropriate manner or setting
Bluntness in emotional expression
“Flat affect”
Discomfort manipulating or “playing games” with others
Unmodulated reaction in being manipulated, patronized, or “handled” by others
Low to medium level of paranoia
Low to no apparent sense of humor; bizarre sense of humor (often stemming from a “private” internal thread of humor being inserted in public conversation without preparation or warming others up to the reason for the “punchline”)
Difficulty with reciprocal displays of pleasantries and greetings
Problems expressing empathy or comfort to/with others: sadness, condolence, congratulations, etc.
Pouting,, ruminating, fixating on bad experiences with people or events for an inordinate length of time
Difficulty with adopting a social mask to obscure real feelings, moods, reactions
Using social masks inappropriately (you are “xv” while everyone else is ????)
Abrupt and strong expression of likes and dislikes
Rigid adherence to rules and social conventions where flexibility is desirable
Apparent absence of relaxation, recreational, or “time out” activities
“Serious” all the time
Known for single-mindedness
Flash temper
Tantrums
Excessive talk
Difficulty in forming friendships and intimate relationships; difficulty in distinguishing between acquaintance and friendship
Social isolation and intense concern for privacy
Limited clothing preference; discomfort with formal attire or uniforms
Preference for bland or bare environments in living arrangements
Difficulty judging others’ personal space
Limited by intensely pursued interests
Often perceived as “being in their own world”
Work Characteristics of Asperger’s Syndrome:

Many of the manifestations found in the categories above can immediately translate into work behaviors or preferences. Here are some additional ones:
Difficulty with “teamwork”
Deliberate withholding of peak performance due to belief that one’s best efforts may remain unrecognized, unrewarded, or appropriated by others
Intense pride in expertise or performance, often perceived by others as “flouting behavior”
Sarcasm, negativism, criticism
Difficulty in accepting compliments, often responding with quizzical or self-deprecatory language
Tendency to “lose it” during sensory overload, multitask demands, or when contradictory and confusing priorities have been set
Difficult in starting project
Discomfort with competition, out of scale reactions to losing
Low motivation to perform tasks of no immediate personal interest
Oversight or forgetting of tasks without formal reminders such as lists or schedules
Great concern about order and appearance of personal work area
Slow performance
Perfectionism
Difficult with unstructured time
Reluctance to ask for help or seek comfort
Excessive questions
Low sensitivity to risks in the environment to self and/or others
Difficulty with writing and reports
Reliance on internal speech process to “talk” oneself through a task or procedure
Stress, frustration and anger reaction to interruptions
Difficulty in negotiating either in conflict situations or as a self-advocate
Ver low level of assertiveness
Reluctance to accept positions of authority or supervision
Strong desire to coach or mentor newcomers
Difficulty in handling relationships with authority figures
Often viewed as vulnerable or less able to resist harassment and badgering by others
Punctual and conscientious
Avoids socializing, “hanging out,” or small talk on and off the job

Physical Manifestations of Asperger’s Syndrome:
Strong sensory sensitivities: touch and tactile sensations, sounds, lighting and colors, odors, taste
Clumsiness
Balance difficulties
Difficulty in judging distances, height, depth
Difficulty in recognizing others’ faces (prosopagnosia)
Stims (self-stimulatory behavior serving to reduce anxiety, stress, or to express pleasure)
Self-injurious or disfiguring behaviors
Nail-biting
Unusual gait, stance, posture
Gross or fine motor coordination problems
Low apparent sexual interest
Depression
Anxiety
Sleep difficulties
Verbosity
Difficulty expressing anger (excessive or “bottled up”)
Flat or monotone vocal expression; limited range of inflection
Difficulty with initiating or maintaining eye contact
Elevated voice volume during periods of stress and frustration
Strong food preferences and aversions
Unusual and rigidly adhered to eating behaviors
Bad or unusual personal hygiene

-taking things literally
-not being able to read emotions, body language (to some degree)
-meltdowns
-flat speech (to some degree)

You've listed some whom I do not exhibit. There are probably more, but I cannot recall any specifics at the moment.

I mostly don't take things literally, I mostly understand metaphors (at least the fact that it is a metaphor), though sometimes I do not.

I don't normally talk with a flat tone, but sometimes around new people it can happen without realizing it.

I am normally able to read body language and emotions, though I have a never been able to understand flirting and such. I am very bad at putting myself in someone else's shoes though.

I've never had a meltdown. Not sure if this is a trait of Aspergers though.

Ha, I do love going through characteristics and seeing how many do fit...gives me a sense of belonging, lol.

Anyway, 'symptoms' I do not exhibit (going by the list posted by Todesking);

- Interpreting words and phrases literally.
- Preference for visually oriented instruction and training.
- Dependence on step-by-step learning procedures.
- Lack of trust in others.
- Shyness.
- “Serious” all the time.
- Preference for bland or bare environments in living arrangements.
- Difficulty judging others’ personal space.
- Often perceived as “being in their own world”
- Clumsiness.
- Depression.

As a child I had strong food preferences/aversions and bad personal hygiene, but not as an adult.

This is not a characteristic of AS.


Maybe.


No it isn't.


No it isn't.


Maybe.

The things you listed expand far beyond the DSM-IV and descriptions given by Hans Asperger. The learning strength and weaknesses profile for someone with AS used to be identical to that of someone with NVLD, however as diagnosing AS has become a rather sloppy affair due to ill experienced and indiscriminate clinicians, who are eager to put the label of AS on any little boy who has no friends and lots of tantrums, we have generally seen a shift in the profile of those diagnosed with AS.



What not to due in public is something that can and often is taught explicitly, and not following these simply manners is not related to AS.



This is not a characteristic of AS. If a person has social paranoia or considerable degree of mistrust of others that is not based on any past experience of betrayal, and has AS characteristics, the person would likely be considered to have a schizophrenia spectrum disorder, not AS.



While a person with AS can be shy, quiet and anxious about performance and social acceptance, a person with AS can also be outgoing, loud, and completely unconcerned with what others think of them....or at least oblivious to others thinking poorly of them.



Paranoia is not a trait or AS. It is a trait of a schizophrenia spectrum disorder.





Now that you mention it, I do like my work environment absolutely bare or unnecessary things.



I think it depends on the type of team work.



No, I don't think so.



No. This is not a trait of AS.



This isn't really a trait of AS either...perhaps humbleness might me though.



Actually I'm rather good at writing reports if given the time to do them properly.



Maybe.



Maybe

Things I don't have:

Interpreting words and phrases literally (problem with colloquialisms, cliches, neologism, turns of phrase, common humorous expressions)

Psychometric testing shows great deviance between verbal and performance results

Balance difficulties

Difficulty in judging distances, height, depth

Depression

Strong food preferences and aversions

Unusual and rigidly adhered to eating behaviors

Bad or unusual personal hygiene

SYMPTOMS I DON'T HAVE:

-Sensitivity to sound

-Sensitivity to light

-Being good at math/science

-Being good at visual tasks

-Having shutdowns (I only have meltdowns)

-Rigid posture

-Having a large vocabulary

-Difficulty with eye contact

-Difficulty reading emotions

-Fear of crowds

-Dislike of social interaction

-Monotone voice

-Not having a sense of humour

-Hand flapping

-Rocking

-Face-blindess

-Attachment to objects

-Bluntness

-Logical

-Not having an imagination

-Detail-Orientated

-Being good at spelling

NOTE: I went by list on the internet, not the DSM-IV.

Some of the symptoms I do not exhibit are:

*being good at maths
*having no empathy
*taking things literally
*Not having an imagination

But some of the symptoms I do exhibit are:

*Rigid posture
*Punctual and conscientious
*An apparent lack of “common sense”
*Reluctance to ask for help or seek comfort

The list with the Aspergerian traits was interesting, as shown there are couple I do exhibit and don't. I've been told I pick up other people's emotions quickly, I have a nice ambivalent voice and I'm no good at maths. The weird posture is something I definitely have and one of my pet hates is when someone shows up late. I do display some Aspergerian traits but not alot. The few people I have told about my Asgerpers were suprised that I even had it, someone told me "it's like you have a mild version of it" haha

Some of the characteristics listed above as Asperger's traits are fixable with high self-esteem and with surrounding yourself with the right types of people.

Here are some Asperger-specific traits I actually don't have (but I have no way of telling whether I might be under-estimating myself):

- Gross motor impairment (I am apparently a really good dancer and a decent figure skater)
- Talking at length and in too much detail (my speech is usually constricted due to mental exhaustion; it's very rare that my mind is actually in shape in order for me to be able to produce very coherent, continuous speech)
- High sensitivity to light
- Need for very rigid routines (present with more stress, but can be eliminated if I can immerse myself in my special interest for the majority of time)
- Monotone voice (I do have odd prosody, though)

*coordination- I was a dancer for several years
*lack of rhythm and sense of pitch- .....and sang
*monotonous voice- .....and did high school theatre

*trouble with non-literal language- I can employ it, very effectively, but cannot recognize when others do
*difficulty identifying and expressing emotions- quite the contrary
*meltdowns- nope....I have the (supposedly more common to female Aspies) shutdowns, though

Big time.

Sometimes but not always.

Yes.

It depends. Sometimes. I need some time to acquaint and accustom myself to the tasks and practice, practice, practice. I can get a bit spacey at first, but don't call me Kevin because of it!

Superbly so. I am champion at such confusion while stressed.

Oh my goodness, that is the story of my socializing life right there. I have problems in all these areas. Always have. Is there any hope?

Sometimes.

YES! The conversational pit bull.

Sometimes.

NO. But I have problems with jokes and pranks when they are on me. I have trouble taking teasing lightly. I am terrified of being the brunt of other people's practical jokes and pranks. Always have. I am over sensitive when it comes to stuff like that. Overly so, to the point of it being ridiculous. It does hinder me.

Definitely. I need to "see it" to know what's going on. Please don't tell, SHOW.

It would help, but it also helps if someone shows me what to do. I like the step-by-step instructions with very clear drawings. I hate drawings that are hard to decipher, especially when putting furniture and various components together. I like for the Christmas tree to have bright colors on the branches that are nothing alike.

I generalize way too much. Could be part of black and white thinking tendencies.

Somewhat.

Understand rules but hate to lose.

YES!

Somewhat.

Sometimes yes. Sometimes no. I tend to fixate on something and don't want to stop until it's done if it's a puzzle or cryptogram or something like that.

Sometimes but not always.

Sometimes, but not always.

Somewhat.

Sometimes.

Everyday, I daydream a lot. Am in my own world. I am often distracted by elements in nature like motion.

Sometimes.

Sometimes.

YES!

Sometimes.

Sometimes.

Sometimes.

I tend to be naturally tense. I have been shown breathing techniques and imagining the warm sun on my face, etc.

Yes. I tend to alienate people.

It's not that hidden, lol.

Yes, it takes me forever to do something and I think I am progressing quickly. Time doesn't exist when I am concentrating on something. It's weird.

This is an aspect of my existence.

I've been told I come up with creative uses for things.

I was never good at putting pegs quickly into holes.

I tend to resent new people I have no experience with and have never met before. I like new surroundings. Once I get used to people and know what they are like I don't want to accept new people where there's a risk.

Yes. I like to educate.


I am too sensitive to it unless someone is critiquing my art work. Then I can handle it because I separate myself from it.

I tend to be too blunt in this area. Like with music. If I don't like something , I will give my opinion even if whoever hears it likes the song. Same with movies and other things. I am perceived as inflexible when it comes to this.

Yes.

Sometimes.

Yes. It's the picking. I tend to fidget because clothing makes me itch at times. It just depends. Most the time I try to sit still and read.

Yes.

Yes.

Yes.

Yes.

I used to be worse about this but learned to be quieter because it was pissing too many people off and I got tired of always being hassled by people and have them say disgusting things to me in return. I became nicer just to avoid conflict.

Yes. I wear my heart on my sleeve.

When I am not being emotional.

Indubitably .

I hate it when people try that, heh.

YES

Oh, I laugh, just not at myself as much as I should.

I am not a touchy-feely person.

It depends.

All-too-often and way-too-much.

Unfortunately, yes. It would help if I adopted.

Uuuh, not sure.

An intensely emphatic most certainly. I do it to my detriment, but feel compelled.

Somewhat.

I spend too much time in" time out" activities

I am at times, but can be too silly.

Emphatic affirmative.

Meaning I am quick to anger? Mayhaps I am.

My tantrums have been mostly replaced by verbal storms.

Followed by interludes of excessive silence. Excessively correct.

Can tell the difference between friend and casual acquaintance. Yes to everything else.

Absolutely!

oh gosh, yes, unless the uniform is comfortable.

A craving for minimal furniture and knick-knacks because I tend to bump.

I tend to not move in close enough. I keep what I consider to be a healthy distance.

Yes.

It's been mentioned before...

Work? What work?


I tend to withdraw during team work, staying taciturn.

Yes. I tell myself they don't deserve my best so I don't do my best.

Somewhat.

Too much and not well received, I confess.

I don't savor compliments. I feel overwhelmed by them.

Yes although I don't like admitting it. It's a hindrance, that!

If I feel like I can't produce something creative, I don't want to do it. If I feel inspired and like what I am thinking about is genius, I am really excited to start.

YES

YES

Even schedules leave me befuddled and unmotivated.

Probably. I don't want to appear sloppy in my habits.

Sometimes.

Sometimes but other times I just want to get it over with and I don't care.

No. I would prefer to be unstructured and would be better off accepting structure.

Sometimes.

I've been told I ask lots and lots and lots and lots and lots and lots of questions.

I am too wary of risks. It's part of the paranoia.

It depends. I need to stay organized when I write, though.

Do I talk to myself about my task when tasking? Sometimes. I listen to my thoughts so I guess the answer would be yes.

YES When I am in my own little world I insist on staying there!

YES. I've been told I don't stick up for myself enough.

It depends.

YES

I find myself dreading newcomers more often than not, until I know what they are like.

Yes.

Without a doubt!

I try to be.

YES


Somewhat.

YES

When it's dark, yes.

Not that bad. I can drive and park without any problem.

Yes.

Not as much as I used to.

Not much anymore. I used to have problems picking.

YES

I've wondered if I do, but I don't know for sure...

YES

Yes.

So I've been told.

Yes.

Sometimes.

At times.

No. I mean, it can be excessive. With some people I repress and get passive-aggressive. With others I have no problem.

Mine is too nasally.

Yes.

You could say that and my voice can boom. It's weird and freaks people out. Suddenly, the soft spoken, often silent person is incredibly loud.

Yes.

No.

Opposite. I am overly concerned with keeping myself clean.

**Bold faced yeses resonate the loudest**

I'll highlight all that apply, so the normal-typed ones are the ones I don't have:
Cognitive Characteristics?of Asperger’s Syndrome:
Susceptibility to distraction- the opposite. I'm hyperfocused. I can watch a 4 hour movie without so much as a muscle twitch.
Difficulty in expressing emotions
Resistance to or failure to respond to talk therapy
Mental shutdown response to conflicting demands and multi-tasking
Generalized confusion during periods of stress
Low understanding of the reciprocal rules of conversation: interrupting, dominating, minimum participation, difficult in shifting topics, problem with initiating or terminating conversation, subject perseveration
Insensitivity to the non-verbal cues of others (stance, posture, facial expressions)
Perseveration best characterized by the term “bulldog tenacity”
Literal interpretation of instructions (failure to read between the lines)
Interpreting words and phrases literally (problem with colloquialisms, cliches, neologism, turns of phrase, common humorous expressions)
Preference for visually oriented instruction and training- no. I need written instruction, very clear and specific.
Dependence on step-by-step learning procedures (disorientation occurs when a step is assumed, deleted, or otherwise overlooked in instruction)
Difficulty in generalizing
Preference for repetitive, often simple routines
Difficulty in understanding rules for games of social entertainment
Missing or misconstruing others’ agendas, priorities, preferences
Impulsiveness
Compelling need to finish one task completely before starting another
Rigid adherence to rules and routines
Difficulty in interpreting meaning to others’ activities; difficulty in drawing relationships between an activity or event and ideas
Exquisite attention to detail, principally visual, or details which can be visualized (”Thinking in Pictures”) or cognitive details (often those learned by rote) I have fantastic rote recall. But I do not think in pictures or "visually"- imagery and words are representations of concepts, needed only to communicate with others. Why would I need a representation of a concept within my own brain when I have the concept itself?
Concrete thinking
Distractibility due to focus on external or internal sensations, thoughts, and/or sensory input (appearing to be in a world of one’s own or day-dreaming) I fantasize nearly constantly. It's not healthy.
Difficulty in assessing relative importance of details (an aspect o the trees/forest problem)
Poor judgment of when a task is finished (often attributable to perfectionism or an apparent unwillingness to follow differential standards for quality)
Difficulty in imagining others’ thoughts in a similar or identical event or circumstance that are different from one’s own (”Theory of Mind” issues)
Difficulty with organizing and sequencing (planning and execution; successful performance of tasks in a logical, functional order)
Difficulty in assessing cause and effect relationships (behaviors and consequences)
An apparent lack of “common sense”
Relaxation techniques and developing recreational “release” interest may require formal instruction
Rage, tantrum, shutdown, self-isolating reactions appearing “out of nowhere” I shutdown when upset. Don't talk to me. Don't touch me. Don't so much as look at me.
Substantial hidden self-anger, anger towards others, and resentmentI've always been angsty, and have acted out in numerous ways with rage toward my body.
Difficulty in estimating time to complete tasks
Difficulty in learning self-monitoring techniques
Disinclination to produce expected results in an orthodox manner- I see no inherent value in tradition, orthodoxy, or sameness
Psychometric testing shows great deviance between verbal and performance results
Extreme reaction to changes in routine, surroundings, people
Stilted, pedantic conversational style (”The Professor”) I don't think I'm boring- I'm quite enthusiastic and charismatic, but I've been told I "talk like academics write".

Social Characteristics?of Asperger’s Syndrome:
Difficulty in accepting criticism or correction
Difficulty in offering correction or criticism without appearing harsh, pedantic or insensitive
Difficulty in perceiving and applying unwritten social rules or protocols
“Immature” manners
Failure to distinguish between private and public personal care habits: i.e., brushing, public attention to skin problems, nose picking, teeth picking, ear canal cleaning, clothing arrangement
Lack of?trust in others
Shyness
Low or no conversational participation in group meetings or conferences
Constant anxiety about performance and acceptance, despite recognition and commendation
Scrupulous honesty, often expressed in an apparently disarming or inappropriate manner or setting
Bluntness in emotional expression
“Flat affect”
Discomfort manipulating or “playing games” with others
Unmodulated reaction in being manipulated, patronized, or “handled” by others
Low to medium level of paranoia
Low to no apparent sense of humor; bizarre sense of humor (often stemming from a “private” internal thread of humor being inserted in public conversation without preparation or warming others up to the reason for the “punchline”)
Difficulty with reciprocal displays of pleasantries and greetings
Problems expressing empathy or comfort to/with others: sadness, condolence, congratulations, etc.
Pouting,, ruminating, fixating on bad experiences with people or events for an inordinate length of time
Difficulty with adopting a social mask to obscure real feelings, moods, reactions <Could someone explain how this is anything but stupid?
Using social masks inappropriately (you are “xv” while everyone else is ????)
Abrupt and strong expression of likes and dislikes
Rigid adherence to rules and social conventions where flexibility is desirable
Apparent absence of relaxation, recreational, or “time out” activities
“Serious” all the time
Known for single-mindedness
Flash temper
Tantrums
Excessive talk
Difficulty in forming friendships and intimate relationships; difficulty in distinguishing between acquaintance and friendship
Social isolation and intense concern for privacy < I'm extremely isolated socially, but I don't even know what privacy refers to in this context
Limited clothing preference; discomfort with formal attire or uniforms
Preference for bland or bare environments in living arrangements- Not per se- I do love to decorate. But I hate clutter, and will go on trashing sprees.
Difficulty judging others’ personal space
Limited by intensely pursued interests
Often perceived as “being in their own world”


Work Characteristics of Asperger’s Syndrome:
Difficulty with “teamwork”
Deliberate withholding of peak performance due to belief that one’s best efforts may remain unrecognized, unrewarded, or appropriated by others
Intense pride in expertise or performance, often perceived by others as “flouting behavior”
Sarcasm, negativism, criticism
Difficulty in accepting compliments, often responding with quizzical or self-deprecatory language
Tendency to “lose it” during sensory overload, multitask demands, or when contradictory and confusing priorities have been set
Difficult in starting project
Discomfort with competition, out of scale reactions to losing
Low motivation to perform tasks of no immediate personal interest
Oversight or forgetting of tasks without formal reminders such as lists or schedules
Great concern about order and appearance of personal work area
Slow performance
Perfectionism
Difficult with unstructured time
Reluctance to ask for help or seek comfort
Excessive questions
Low sensitivity to risks in the environment to self and/or others
Difficulty with writing and reports
Reliance on internal speech process to “talk” oneself through a task or procedure
Stress, frustration and anger reaction to interruptions
Difficulty in negotiating either in conflict situations or as a self-advocate
Very low level of assertiveness
Reluctance to accept positions of authority or supervision
Strong desire to coach or mentor newcomers
Difficulty in handling relationships with authority figures
Often viewed as vulnerable or less able to resist harassment and badgering by others
Punctual and conscientious
Avoids socializing, “hanging out,” or small talk on and off the job

Physical Manifestations of Asperger’s Syndrome:
Strong sensory sensitivities: touch and tactile sensations, sounds, lighting and colors, odors, tasteThere is no sensory hyposensitivity listed, so I highlighted this. I do have strong auditory sensitivity, but I can taste barely anything and smell even less.
Clumsiness
Balance difficulties
Difficulty in judging distances, height, depth
Difficulty in recognizing others’ faces (prosopagnosia)
Stims (self-stimulatory behavior serving to reduce anxiety, stress, or to express pleasure)
Self-injurious or disfiguring behaviors
Nail-biting
Unusual gait, stance, posture
Gross or fine motor coordination problems
Low apparent sexual interest
Depression
Anxiety
Sleep difficulties
Verbosity
Difficulty expressing anger (excessive or “bottled up”)
Flat or monotone vocal expression; limited range of inflection
Difficulty with initiating or maintaining eye contact
Elevated voice volume during periods of stress and frustration
Strong food preferences and aversions
Unusual and rigidly adhered to eating behaviorsI could eat the same thing every meal, 3 meals a day, for every day of the year. And have. Due to taste hyposensitivity, I must have a very strong condiment on my food or else it is tasteless and induces a gag reflex. I eat things one at a time on my plate, finishing one before beginning another. I do not cook a food in one dish, move it to another for serving, another for eating, and another for storing. Pasta, for instance, if left over would find itself still in the pot with the tablespoon covered in Saran Wrap
Bad or unusual personal hygiene[/quote]

I'm not monotone (i hate monotone voices!), and i don't take everything literally.

I'm not great at pure maths, but i am crazy-good at physics. I don't understand the disconnect, maybe "pointless" maths bores me too much.

Otherwise, yeah... that list. :p

Edit: Actually that list has some new ones i haven't seen before (or maybe they're just specific results of other characteristics). If i gave the list to my parents they would be shocked by the number they'd check off about my childhood.

From what I understand, that really doesn't contravene the "Aspie archetype" - as the "Aspie archetype" is able to completely shut off external stimuli while hyper-focusing on stuff that interests them while being easily distractable when it comes to mundane crap. At least that's the case with me.