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I'm Darin.

I'm 26.

I live in Yucca Valley, CA.

I fancy mechanical/electronic contraptions, although I that'll change.

I found out about Asperger's Syndrome about six months ago.

No psych Dx.

I have a BS in pure math.

No kids.

The Pillows, Mouse on Mars, Boris and Gang Starr are my current favorites.

No SO ATM.

I'd like to go back to school with a sound approach. And in general, turn my life around.

That's just about it...

What is your first name? Richard

Age: 56

Location: California

Current perseverations: Change, Mental Health Patients' Rights Law, Amps on the +12v Rail

When did you discover AS? In DSM-IV, by self, 2001

Do you have other psych diagnoses? Oh, yeah

Do you have a degree? No, have always had trouble finishing things

Kids? None known

Favorite music, other than NIN Most anything other than screaming opera or crooning cowboys -- especially fond of blues, rock and movie soundtracks

Job? Patients' Rights Advocate

Relationship with significant other, past or present? Married 20 years to an Aspie

Plans for the future? Frequent visits to this site

Anything else you feel is pertinent: Wednesday marked my 30th anniversary as a mental health patient

Welcome to WP, dupertuis.

Thanks, Starr.

You can call me

dp

What is your first name?
Tom

Age:
56

Location:
Georgia

When did you discover AS?
Fairly recently, in the last year

Do you have other psych diagnoses?
mainly depression off & on, social anxiety

Do you have a degree?
yes

Kids?
no

Job?
yes, in medical field

Relationship with significant other, past or present?
yes, long term


Anything else you feel is pertinent:
I am just finding out about AS. I have some seemingly classic symptoms, such as lack of eye contact and social problems, obsessive thinking. I was called Lurch in H.S. due to my monotone responses and lack of expression. I loved cars (makes & models, not how to fix them), knowing all about businesses and drawing buildings as a kid and still enjoy them now, but didn't go into any of those businesses. Anyway, Thanks, I hope to learn a lot here.

What is your first name? Peter

Age: 18

Location: Canada (its to cold)

Current perseverations: Wicca, Warhammer, writing

When did you discover AS? when I was 12-the school knew I wasn't just lazy, though I more so found out about it this year and sort of regret it-ignorance is truely bliss

Do you have other psych diagnoses? no

Do you have a degree? no

Kids? no, probably won't ever have them (don't like the idea of me being a father)

Favorite music, other than NIN; Genesis, Styx, Fleetwood Mac, Renaissance, Jethro Tull, Journey, Black Sabbath, Rush, etc

Job? no

Relationship with significant other, past or present? no...women don't like me and at times I am not too fond of them either (NT ones mainly)
its all a game, a stupid crappy game I don't like

Plans for the future? uhh only dying one day
Goddess knows when that will be

What is your first name? Ed

Age: 63

Location: Central Massachusetts

Current perseverations: rock band Max Creek (I've been following them for 18 years), computers, and putting the two together by converting old audio cassettes of their shows to cd's, and uploading them to the web for other "Creek Freaks" to enjoy

When did you discover AS? 5-6 years ago, after reading a sidebar in Time Magazine describing the syndrome. Diagnosed by the Veteran's Administration shortly after I suggested the diagnosis to them.

Do you have other psych diagnoses? Other than the usual depression? No, I've seen lots of Psychiatrists and Psychologists, none were ever able to come up with any diagnosis at all, I was a complete mystery to them.

Do you have a degree? No. I've tried college 4 times, to no available. I'm unable to sacrifice today for tomorrow's gain.

Kids? No

Favorite music, other than NIN Other than Max Creek? Classical (especially choral), Older Broadway shows, Rock, folk, and others. I dislike modern jazz, though Dixieland is fun. Even with all that (and I have an iPod filled with it), I mostly listen to the news on our local all-news station.

Job? Yes... I still work with those old IBM 80-column punch cards (each with a single frame of 35-mm microfilm in it). I sort them on an old IBM sorter, and also scan the images.

Relationship with significant other, past or present? no

Plans for the future? No. I don't plan life, just live it as it happens. I don't see much chance of a sudden (or even gradual) improvement in my circumstances. My motto is "Whatever will be, will be."

Anything else you feel is pertinent: Well, I wear sandals all the time, even in Winter (except at home, where I go around barefoot), and I have a fairly long ponytail, not bad for a 63-year-old. So people notice that I'm weird, even before they talk to me. Like most of us, I have very strong opinions, which I am positive are all correct.

I have started collecting Social Security, and only work three days/week. By working Tue-Thur I manage to eliminate those awful Mondays and those long Fridays. Makes my work week so much more bearable!

I love to feed the squirrels (and bluejays) peanuts... Go through 15 pounds/week. (see them at my website http://scoogy.com/wildlife/new_squirrels/index.html )

Age: 23

Location: Australia.

Current perseverations: Music, Psychology, Cookbooks, lifestyle circa 1940's.

When did you discover AS? Last year or two.

Do you have other psych diagnoses? Depression, anxiety.

Do you have a degree? No.

Kids? Nil.

Favorite music, other than NIN? Metal, progressive rock

Job? Currently, nil.

Relationship with significant other, past or present? Yes.

Plans for the future? Nil.

First name is Jill, age 45, live in S. CA, My current perseveration is dogs (I am a breeder, and show them) and chickens (which I am researching before purchasing).

I teach special ed, this is my 5th year teaching. I started in a kindergarten autism class and was immediately fascinated. I was just diagnosed last August - which require immediate research and perseveration - and blew the due date on my Master's thesis. I had a previous diagnosis of ADD.

I also have a specialty in international taxation but was pretty much unemployable (the social stuff, you know) so had to change careers. I like teaching, but am about to get fired again - the social stuff AGAIN - I am a good teacher; my students learn and learn to test well, but the adult social stuff at work is very difficult.

I have one 24 yr old daughter who also has AS.

I recently (2 1/2 yrs ago) got married for the second time. I am amazed by it...... he is the most patient man on the planet.

It really is a relief to be diagnosed. I can learn to stop beating myself up because I "don't get it". I know I just have to keep trying, but at least now I know WHY.

No, but it did take me a bunch of posts to figure out that I missed it.....

Hi, all you newbies!!

And welcome to the ...uh, what do we call ourselves again?

Well, oh, yeah...DUH, look at the top of the page, Rob, we are DINO-Aspies. Aspies the world would have forgot if they were smart enough to look for us in the first place.

Metta, Rjaye!

What is your first name; Greg

Age: 50

Location; Canada

Current perservations; rocks, stocks, natural sciences, outdoors, research, reading, hockey, broomball and tennis

When did you discover AS? 2004

Do you have other psych diagnoses? social phobia

Do you have a degree? BSc

Kids? Daughter

Favorite music, other than NIN? Have mellowed over the years. Still like 1970's to 1980's rock,
various jazz artists, regae

Job? Geologist

Relationship with significant other, past or present? currently married

Plans for the future? Always have plans and ideas for the future but too little time to do them. Try not to take things too seriously and have fun.

Anything else you feel is pertinent: was treated for AS but did not receive an official diagnosis

Dino-might? data topic

What is your first name? Susan

Age:53

Location:Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Current perseverations:
Keys/locks/barriers/prisons 45 years
Writing 40 years
Genocides and other mass murders 40 years
History, research, 38 years
Poetry, literature, philosophy, biographies, serial killers 35 years
Law and Order TV show 6 years
Palindromes (math and words) 1 year

When did you discover AS? Dx in 2000 when I failed yetanother college programme. Sent for evaluation. I find theory easy, practical matters difficult. No remedy available at present.

Do you have other psych diagnoses? OCD, CAPD, Dyspraxia

Do you have a degree? no. High School only level only completed.

Kids? Three Biological NT Children Daughter 34, Son 16, Daughter 13.

Favorite music, other than NIN 80s stuff. Some classical

Job? Janitor, laundry and production (factory) worker

Relationship with significant other, past or present? Have to stay with ex-husband at present as I am homeless. I get to stay with my two younger kids. All financially beneficial.

Plans for the future? Just to work and pursue interests

Anything else you feel is pertinent:[/Not at the moment.

Already answered something similar to this in the main intro threads, but what the hay...
I like filling out surveys, so it's OK to shoot me now.

What is your first name?
Jillian

Age: 40

Location:
Southeastern US, AKA Tornadoland

Current perseverations:
Weather, writing, art, photography

When did you discover AS?
Diagnosed AS in April '01

Do you have other psych diagnoses?
ADD, Depression


Do you have a degree?
No - dropped out of college. Planning on going back sometime before I die, though.

Kids?
Yup, 2, daughter age 20 (NT) and son, 18, Aspergian

Favorite music, other than NIN
What's NIN? Nine Inch Nails? Hey, I like them. I might be 40, but I'm not dead. Also like Nirvana, 3 Doors Down, Enya, and Beethoven. (Anything goes for me, 'cept rap).

Job?
Yes, Graphic Designer (print & web)

Relationship with significant other, past or present?
Married in the present, 3rd time's the charm (I hope).

Plans for the future?
To be a published author (I hope)

Anything else you feel is pertinent:
I have insomnia, I think

Have a great day

What is your first name? Sam

Age: 27

Location: Arizona

When did you discover AS? Only a few years ago, but I only recently started reading about it.

Do you have other psych diagnoses? I was diagnosed with OCD, and Tourette's, but I don't think my symtoms can be divorced from Asperger's

Do you have a degree? AA, almost got a BS

Kids? not even married

Favorite music, other than NIN Easy Listening, Soundtrack, movie music

Relationship with significant other, past or present? Unfortunatly, never had one

Plans for the future? Find my own place

Anything else you feel is pertinent: I love people, and many times I've had others saying I was the sweetest guy they ever met.

What is your first name?

Ole

Age:

19

Location:

Jæren, Norway

When did you discover AS?

When my therapist told me about it.

Do you have other psych diagnoses?

Social anxiety


Do you have a degree?

Currently working on a degree in economics.


Kids?

Want kids later.

Favorite music, other than NIN

Iron Maiden

Job?

Unemployed

Relationship with significant other, past or present?

Nothing serious

Plans for the future?

Probably get married, have kids a nice car and a good job.