Are the doctors right?

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I'm a sixteen year old girl and I've recently been 'informally diagnosed' with AS. Now, I did have some idea of what Aspergers is from reading Mark Haddon's 'The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night Time' a few years ago, and I had never thought that this condition could possibly apply to me.
My first Q: I've heard that people with AS are frequently mathematically/scientifically minded, and although I can cope with these subjects, I frequently dip down into B or even C territory. Unusual?

"Hi," Kuroshokora, and welcome to the Wrong Planet neighborhood.

Thanks for your kind welcome

I am getting quite confused because I think there are quite a few stereotypes going around. I mean, I knew there was something going on that made me different to my peers, but out of all the things I had looked at, I really hadn't considered Aspergers.

Is there any way I can be sure? My doctor says there isn't a way to really diagnose high functioning AS, but he's got a second and then a third opinion and they agree...

I've looked through the symptoms, but I can't really be certain as to whether I agree, as they seem quite vague. I don't seem to have the more defining factors, but I definitely have the social traits, motor issues, speech patterns etc...

I think I want to be absolutely positive before I say that I have AS, and what I'm wondering is whether there is a way that I can be sure, or whether I should just assume that this diagnosis is right until it's disproven.

There's no way to be 100% sure. However, if you're confused as to what each of the criteria means, this site might help. Also, there are a number of tests out there that test how likely you are to have AS. There are a number linked to on this site, but one I have taken is Wired's Autism Quotient Test. I don't have the tests saved to my favorites, and the sites where I got them from don't seem to be working, so I can't link any more right now.

While I meet the stereotype of being mathematically gifted (though probably not as much as most that meet this stereotype), there are a number that do not. I know one in particular at my school that is still in developmental math.

I've never been one to rely on grades to show my understanding of a subject. Grades can dip for a lot of reasons. I always managed to be in classes where testing was done in such a way that my understanding of subjects could shine. As such, I used my test scores to gauge my understanding. Other people might be able to do homework better, because their home situation is better for gauging their understanding. Where do you think best?

Edit: Oh, and welcome!

Thanks a lot for all the links! This is the one I did first, because it seemed the most detailed (on the rdos.net questionnaire):

Welcome to WP!

Kuroshokora: I just took that same test today after seeing the link. My son (who is almost 3) has either aspergers or high-functioning autism. I thought maybe I might have some traits since there's a usually a genetic link. I didn't save my graphic, but it was way over on the neurotypical side, so I guess I'm "normal" (or so they think!)

Anyway, as the mother of someone on the spectrum, I have an enormous amount of respect for - and an intense curiosity of - anyone who is on the spectrum. I think you're all wonderful.

I was good at science... then I took Chemistry and got a D. I got a D in 6th grade math and C-B throughout the rest of my middle/high school experience so yeah I understand where your coming from. Technically I'm only good at video games which isn't much to be proud of or a sign of any high functioning AS. I'm trying to train myself to become devoted to practicing a violin or accordion instead of video games mostly to feel better about myself. So I guess the point I'm trying to make is that we all have the ability to devote ourselves to an interest better than most people. Maybe we just haven't found that something yet.

Also heres my results