Homosexuality in AS

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Do you think there's a natural proclivity for people with Asperger's to also be gay? Would there be a logical reason why this would be (evolutionary, maybe)?

PS. please also respond to /postt139364.html (in "Social Skills and Making Friends", just noticed that this forum is more active).

Thanks.

I do not think so. I know several people with Asperger's who are gay, but I know more who are not. (All my coworkers have asperger's, just to put in perspective that I actually know quite a lot of people with asperger's).

This is a recurring topic - I think people with AS are far less likely to conform to expected gender roles, and far less likely to express societal prejudice against gay / bisexual / transgender identities. So although I would not use the word "proclivity", as if there is some innate difference in orientation, I do think people with Asperger's are more likely to be gay or bisexual, or even to regard themselves as not having an orientation.

I wonder if gender and sexuality are less "fixed" in Aspies? I have a friend who identifies as bisexual and is currently undergoing assessment for AS and I know someone with AS who was born female but identifies as male.

Btw, Maialideth, I just wonder what it's like for you to work with others with AS? I imagine it must be wonderful working with people who understand you and don't bully/avoid you for being "odd"?

I think we're generally more tolerant/less into stereotypes. Though it may be possible that people on the spectrum may choose same-sex partners at some point due to not having to familiarize themselves with an obviously foreign body type which may help with anxiety/sensory issues .

Yeah, it is great. You can check out the website here if you like. The company only hires people with AS. One of my coworkers is gay (and a lot of my coworkers, I suspect, have never had sex or a relationship before).

only hires people with AS? wow! where have you been all my life