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Welcome to WP. Good to have you. I'm a big bookworm, and I love to read the genetics/evolution books as well. Out of curiosity, have you read either "Waiting" by Frank Herbert or "Neanderthal" by John Darnton? Both of those are my favorite evolution books. Greg Bear also wrote "Dawin's Radio" and "Darwin's Children", which are similar and come in a close second. Which ones have you read, if you don't mind my asking?

-TB

Hi. my name is Softness. I am 31 years old. I live in M. D. I was diagnosed with clacic autism @ age 2. But the idiots wouldn't tell me that until I was 16. I was a very ballsey little girl. I did whatever I wanted. @ all times. I was very happy. That is until I turned 16 & I finnally learned 2 talk. I learned 2 walk @ age 10. I could crol by age 5. Here I must apolioogize 4 my randumness & my sucky spelling. But back 2 me. I was potty trained by 12. I still get alot of words sentenses & phraises. Idiums r lost on me. I script most of what I say. & have no consept of time. What so ever. I never had any friends @ school. & even now I have no feemail friends. I have people that I no. But nobody will claim me as their best friend. & my love life had ben DOA. Until now. But the best friend I still would love 2 have 1. I have my own language. I have done sports in school. CHeerleading, goll ball, swim team, and track & feild. I also have taken voice lessons & dance. U no. Hiphoop, jaz, tap, balett, ballroom, & moddren. I went 2 college 4 dance voice & psychology, early child hood development. I now am studding 10 languages & takeing care of my 4 year old Autistic little girl. She speaks 6 languages, reads on a grade 2 levil, sings & dances as well as me. She has never had a lesson. As her father died when she was a baby, my brother helps me with her. She is 4. But she is already stronger than me. So when she has her fits, My brother has 2 restrain her 4 me. I ma 6 ft tall. & about 175 lbs. But she is stronger. We r still trying 2 potty train her. She likes 2 play her v smile watch christian cartoons, & learn. We both love music I m a color freek. I must color code everything. My memory is shot do 2 head trama as a baby. My favorite color is red. My MP3 player, cell phone, & mikrowave r all red. My portable DVD player & talking diriry r pink. We both love electronic toys. U no. Computers, DVD players. MP3 players, cell phones. Things like that. We never stay still. When Bree loves her talking laptops. They r learnning games. She is a very happy child. We cant deel with loud sounds, bright lights. I do go 2 church. But it is on the phone. Because I have ben put out of countless tipical churches. So we wont deel with them. We sing @ this church. Sometimes we resight bible virces. I dont have any patents. I hate 2 wait 4 anything. Transportation, electronics, things like that. I dont asirt myself very well. More like @ all. My family woris about me. I dont have any self esteem or self confidence issues. I never cared about what people thought about what I did or said. I dont lie. But I dont always say what people what they wanna hear. I write alot better then I speak. I also took theator. As far as my feelings go, I do have them. I I do have specal intrests. They r Babies, electronics, Harry Potter Books, Sounds, toys that makes sounds, & Ponny tails, I love cooking. I also love the smell of subway train stations. I love the sound & vibration of a vacum cleaner being used above me. I love rideing trains. I also like talking on the phone. I love typeing & meeting new people. That is if they r not niny. I dont like big crouds or public speeking. I do love sit coms. Like Hanna Montana, Sabrina The teanage wich, Wizards of waverlly place. Family Matters. Full House, Fresh Prience. 7th heven, Bibleman, things like that. I like 2 read Baby sitters club goess bumps, and nancy Drew. Well thatz a start. I will talk 2 u all later. I will give u a pic of me later. I hv to get 1 first.

Well, it's been a bit since my first introductory post, so I'll post in here so you guys can get tyo know me a bit better. Since I'm more comfortable doing it, I'll explain myself by category (IE: Say the category is weight. I'll discuss my weight, as opposed to fitting it into a several paragraph long introductory post.

-My name's Jordan Garrett.

-I'm 21 and a Virgo. Was born on September the 14th, 1987

-I live in Goshen, Virginia (and have lived there for a majority of my life), but was born in Lynchburg and moved to Goshen when I was two, since it was infinitely more safe.

-Personality wise, I'm not the most emotional guy around (I am often restrained around family and do often feel like the odd man out, though I do try and engage in conversation with them and be nice to them and DO care, even if I don't show it, due to that whole sucking with expressing with myself deal), but I do try and be empathetic and understanding. Also, my sense of humor is VERY on again/off again (and when it's on, it tends to be a dry/weird sense of humor.). Sometimes, there will be times when something will get me smiling (I do it a lot more than laughing, though I have had times where I'll just be in a giggly mood) and other times, nothing seems funny and I do tend to be your stereotypical aspergian (Depression kinda tips the scales in the latter's favor.). You just never know with me, I spose.

Also, I'm somewhat cynical about people, but though it's tempting to just say "Eff it", I could never see myself being a misanthropical type, as it's a cop-out to hate everybody because of the ignorance of a few....or a lot. It's just saying to ignore everything good and people who try and be decent. Finally, I'm very analytical. I like looking for hidden explanations and reading philosophical quotes (I tried reading the birth of tragedy the other day, but it's just intimidating in it's scale. May get back to it. Dunno.).

Height: Around 5'8/5'9

Weight: Too much. I'm not one of those fatties riding around in their scooters (Thank god.), but I do have a gut and have been doing some sit-ups (From 70-100 every few days.) to help with that. I'll do squats on occasion and take my dog out for 15-20 minute walks when the weather's right.

Hobbies: I like reading philosophioal quotes as my sort of intellectual hobby. I also researched Freud a bit last month and found him to be quite intriguing. For other hobbies, I like Yu-Gi-Oh (Card game that relies heavily on strategy.), Video Games, Fishing, Horror shows, Sci-Fi shows (especially those with a philosophical message, such as The Outer Limits and The Twilight Zone), some history shows, some game shows, crime shows like Law & Order and CSI, Wrestling, etc. Also, I'm trying to get back into comics and have just ordered a grab bag from midtowncomics.com. I used to love them as a kid and want to see how I like them now.

Pet Peeves: Screaming bratty children, bigotry, overall jerks, immense stupidity (I can excuse somebody with something like mental retardation, but if somebody is dumb because they didn't care about learning, they shouldn't go to me for support), etc. Too much to list.

Aspirations: I don't know. To be happy in a true sense. I'm content enough (given my conditions. Not trying to b***h.), but I eventually want to overcome this depression and find a good partner who will accept me for all of my faults and the fact I am wired differently. I can do without riches and glamour (though the former would be nice, at least.).

Anyways, that's me in a nut shell. If anybody has any questions, wants to comment, etc, feel free to do so. I'll probably stay around for a bit.

Hi, my name is Emma.

I am 15 years old and i'm turning 16 in September.

I have Aspergers Syndrome and i was diagnosed with the disorder in March 2005 i think it was. Somewhere in early 2005.

I am in year 11 and i was diagnosed in year 7.

I only have certain parts of Aspergers.

It is usually hard to fit in to my class.

It hurts my eyes to make eye contact.

I freak out a lot when i don't know how to do something. An example of this actually happened 2 days ago. I asked someone in my class to borrow a pen and i couldn't figure out how to open it, so i gave it back. I did not tell the girl that i couldn't open it, i just gave it back to her.

I can not aim at things, like throwing a ball to someone. It's really funny; i throw a ball at my sister or something like that i miss her completey.

I hate certain smells such as flavoured lip gloss.

I love smells such as petrol (petrol you fill up your car with) and the butchers.

I have not told any of my friends that i have Aspergers but i have told one friend and someone else but she's not really my friend.

It's hard because if i tell my friends about my disorder they won't understand it properly.

I get really upset if i lose a game such as piggy in the middle. If i am in the middle and i can't get the ball i get really upset and i don't want to play anymore.

I can't stand loud noises. When i am in class and i'm trying to study and when there is so many people talking loudly, i can't concentrate.

Hello everyone, my name is Derek, I'm 18 years old, and I've just recently created my WP account. I've been diagnosed with autism at a very young age, but my parents told me when I was 12. I always needed help in school one way or another, and I used to erupt into a fit of rage to the slightest problem. I may not go to college, because I can't take doing anymore essays or assignments and being around frat idiots (I graduated high school to get away from all of that!). Unlike everyone else here, I don't do anything creative except writing concepts for comics or shows, or writing down my own beliefs. When it came to religion, I used to go back and forth between Atheism and Christianity. Now I think everything is wrong (religion, evolution, history, etc.), but I respect a persons beliefs, and I hope everyone else here can respect mine, even if I can't tell the difference between reality and fiction at times. I usually spend my time at home watching T.V., playing video games, and surfing the web, because I can't drive (anxiety) and all my friends are gone (which weren't that many to begin with). I also like to use parenthesis a lot (LOL). I'm currently work one day a week at my local country club washing golf carts, but what I would love to do is be a f.y.e. store clerk (my ambitions are very low LOL!). I have a lot more to say about myself, but I think I'll post it all later.

Welcome to WP, new members!

Hello everyone my name is Kyle. I am 18 almost 19 years old. I have been diagnosed with inattentive ADD and suspect that I have Aspies as well. The reason I suspect I have aspies is because when I was sent to "Two Rivers" the psychologist there diagnosed me with AS. My doctor, therapist, and psychiatrist said that the diagnosis was BS but I not so for certain. I prefer to be alone and I've isolated myself from my family for most my life. I'm obsessed with They Might Be Giants and Warhammer 40k. I'm not popular nor do I care to fit in beyond acceptance. I usually wear 5 similar shirts and jeans or blue shorts everyday. I'm afraid to drive to far from my house and my two jobs that I've had left me afraid to get another job. I have B12 deficency and as such I've had problems with hearing voices because of it, I thought I was Schizophrenic which led to getting a psychiatrist. Thats about it I am hoping to get obsessed with a violin and, eventually, an accordian to pursue a music hobby if not career. But to be more realistic I'll probably have some sort of computer career... I don't really care about work yet hehe.

Welcome to WP!

My name is Rachel, better known as Kuroshokora.

I am sixteen years old, have reddish-light brown hair and brownish eyes. I usually wear all black, or a black shirt and jeans, or at least one item of black. I like to wear baggy men's shirts and either my cropped studded jacket or my fake leather jacket. I tend to wear clothes for a long time without changing them.

I like rosaries, despite not being religious in the slightest. It's the clicking beads and repeating mantras.

I am a strict vegetarian, and love animals. I often find it much more fulfilling to spend time with animals than people.

I adore science fiction and fantasy, as well as thriller and crime. I get obsessed easily with different fandoms and characters, and talk constantly about my latest favourite programmes or films. I tend to use Wikipedia to read up on the entire series of a show so that I know all of the details beforehand.

I am quite possibly addicted to technology, particularly the internet.

I love to write, including written roleplay.

I have a very over-active imagination, which distracts me easily. I often bump into things or leave things behind because I'm too lost in my own world to pay attention.

I am very socially awkward, except online.

I have been informally diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome.

I don't like my first or last name, I'm okay with my middle name--Santos. Though I feel that if I was ever going to change my name, it should have been when I entered my freshman year of college or when I transferred to another school the following year.

The first time I ever heard of Asperger's was when I was watching Season 3 of Skins and I read this user's comment saying, "JJ is just like me, I have Asperger's" or something along those lines. Then there was this guy in school who very briefly talked to me about autism. It was a few months before I took it upon myself to google it because I like to google things if I don't know what they are, and while reading about it, I was surprised at how much the description fit me (maybe more at a younger age, I think I've adjusted a lot since then.) I came upon this site the other day while googling autism vs. shyness. I've never really felt normal, and the few times that I have, I've found it unsettling. But I'm still working on that. Someone told me that being normal is overrated, which I suppose is true. I just want to be able to function without constantly feeling like my wires are crossed. I'm not so good with emotions or being demonstrative. I don't like explaining myself to others, but I try to a little bit so that they can understand me better. I don't sleep so good either. But I'm really grateful for my close friends. When we were kids I used to edit my best friend's notes that we'd pass in class. This upset her so I quit doing it. And she knows more than anyone that I'm not the best person to have in dangerous situations as I just get confused trying to process the whole thing. I remember thinking that my brain was wired the wrong way when my pre-calculus teacher was going over my test with me, a test that I nearly failed. She said that some of the problems I got right were problems that alot of the class didn't get, and that by getting those problems correct, I should have gotten the other ones, which I didn't. It was baffling.

Anyway, I'm going to be a Junior in college. I have a major (english) and a minor (theatre. ) I asked to be considered for the playwriting major, which is unlikely since you're supposed to apply for it your senior year of high school and I am a transfer, but I'll see if I can change their mind next semester. A large part of my interest in that major is because I love theatre and writing and the thought of having a voice, but I also realized that this specific major would probably be alot easier for me to handle as opposed to having to write loads of term papers for English or Medieval Studies (something else I considered studying.)

I like cooking and baking, films, tv (especially the things that can make me laugh myself silly when I'm feeling my worst, like Extras or Flight of the Conchords. I also like True Blood and many other shows.) I'm a big Daniel Day Lewis fan. I'm also fascinated by the Tudors and their history, even though I know Henry VIII was horrible. I like to watch snails and worms especially when they're moving. I do alot of things online, which I'm trying to do less. I spend more time on YouTube than I should. Every now and then I wish that I were from a different time period or place, but at the same time I am very grateful for running water and other comfortable things. I also like Lord of the Rings (I used to know conversational Elvish back in 8th grade), Harry Potter, and the Great Gatsby. I used to read alot, but lately I have a little more trouble finishing books. I'm also interested in learning new languages, including sign language. And I'm allergic to alot of things.

I play piano every now and then, and am trying to learn more guitar. I also like to sing. I have cross-dominant hands. Right hand: tennis. Left hand: writing. I haven't observed my other activities enough to remember which activity goes to which hand. I probably mix it up sometimes, like when I eat I sometimes switch the utensils in my hands, though it still feels weird either way sometimes. I'm going to London in a month and I'll start packing soon. I'm both excited and terrified. This is my year of self-discovery and discovery in general, and I hope to learn as much as I can.

I could go on, but I'll stop here because I think I've said more than enough. Usually, I end up doing one of two things, being elusive or rambling. I guess this was the latter.

This is my first post here. So I hope I am doing things right.

I'm 58 years old--probably older than most other members on the forum. Unfortunately, Asperger's doesn't always heal with age. I've never been officially diagnosed. But I've had a host of other between-the-ears malfunctions over my lifetime and been on many meds for them.

Reading descriptions of Asperger's, and reading subjective descriptions of Aspies' thoughts and feelings is downright spooky. Because they are spot on in terms of my own inner and outer life. My wife of 21 years also agrees that I fit the profile perfectly.

So hello to all. I'm especially glad to see the younger people here offering mutual support and understanding. This is not your imagination. It is a real condition that needs the right kind of early diagnosis and treatment.

And yes, it has always been painful for me to look others in the eye. At least now, I have a label for the "why" of it.


Jim

hey, Jim!
there are a lot of us old timers (they call us Dinosaurs) on WP. The Admin is in his 60's and an Aspie(lately diagnosed). There is a thread called the Dino Ex-Cafe in the 'Getting to Know You' section that we all hang out from time to time.

Welcome home, Jim.

Merle

Thanks, Merle! Sorry it took so long to reply. I am still learning my way around the forum.

I'm hoping the life experiences of us Dinosaurs can be of help to the younger members here. We all know how isolated this can make us feel and all the ways we have tried to deal with it over the years.

I know this is not a new thought. I'm looking forward to learning as much as I can here.

Thanks again,

Jim

So, I just found this website and decided to join up.

I'm a typical web-generation aspie teen; the diagnosis was about a year or two ago, after countless debate over whether I had ADD, some sort of anxiety disorder, etc...I burned through quite a few psychologists.
Been living in the greater Boston area my entire life (Since '92, to be exact), but I never really got out of the house much. I preferred to read, play video games, or go on the computer. Honestly, school was the only thing that kept me from being completely secluded.

Currently, the most recognizably AS tendencies I have are horrible body language, and collecting. I dropped out of high school a year ago, got my GED in January (99th percentile ^_^), and have been working since last July. I've been using my online charisma to network, and hope to start up a small business using my savings from the last year.
I...think that's about it. Not a very interesting person~

Hi, my name is Jeremy, I'm a 29 year old male living in the DC/Northern VA area of the US.

I realized that I have Asperger's syndrome only a few days ago, after reading a description of the symptoms along with personal descriptions of other people’s experiences, which I could relate to so closely that it left no doubt in my mind. I've never been diagnosed, but no description fits my 30 years of experience better than that of someone living with AS, and I've tried many different ways of understanding myself and my issues. I’m still getting used to the idea, even though I’ve lived with the symptoms all my life. Admitting to myself that I have AS is one of the most difficult things I've ever had to do. I haven't yet told anyone else about it, and I can't imagine doing so without tears. It's so hard to admit that I'm simply not normal, and won't become normal with any kind of practice or therapy. I can learn to cope, yes, and that’s what I’ve always done, although until lately it was without the benefit of knowing the root of my difficulties.

I'm independent; I have my own place which I rent with three other housemates, a BA in English and a decent, steady job. I was in a graduate program for Linguistics for one semester, but at the moment I'm not really interested in pursuing my education within an institutional setting; I already spend much of my time learning, and would rather search after knowledge and develop skills as my interests lead me, rather than following a curriculum, not to mention the expense that a university education is in time and money. Fortunately, my main interest, computer programming and technology, is an area that one can make plenty of progress in without the need for an institutional education, since all you need is the hardware, an internet connection, and the focus and drive to learn and keep going further with what you’ve learned.

I have other interests, but I'll write about them some other time; I mainly wanted to use this opportunity to gather my thoughts on my new understanding of myself and put them down in writing.

I’m glad to have found this place. Thanks for listening.

Welcome to WP!