Asperger Syndrome Support Group
Asperger syndrome - also referred to as Asperger's syndrome, Asperger's, Aspergers or just AS - is one of five neurobiological pervasive developmental disorders (PDD), and is characterized by deficiencies in social and communication skills, normal to above normal intelligence, and standard language development.
I did not even know about this syndrome before doing research for a class on Interpersonal Communication. I lack the social skills in this area...Surprise, surprise!
I always just thought I was weird because that is what people would tell me. Now I am 26 and have truly no idea who I am or who I am supposed to be.
I have been on DS for Cerebral Palsy and ADHD, which I have. So I decided to look at Asperger on DS as well.
I took an Aspie-quiz to see if I may have some or most of the characteristics. When asked the questions, I just could not even begin to understand why I do this or think that. etc...It all was starting to make sense to me.....Until I got the the results.
Here they are:
Your Aspie score: 162 of 200
Your neurotypical score: 44 of 200
You are very likely an Aspie.
(that part I understand). But what about the numbers?
I always just thought I was weird because that is what people would tell me. Now I am 26 and have truly no idea who I am or who I am supposed to be.
I have been on DS for Cerebral Palsy and ADHD, which I have. So I decided to look at Asperger on DS as well.
I took an Aspie-quiz to see if I may have some or most of the characteristics. When asked the questions, I just could not even begin to understand why I do this or think that. etc...It all was starting to make sense to me.....Until I got the the results.
Here they are:
Your Aspie score: 162 of 200
Your neurotypical score: 44 of 200
You are very likely an Aspie.
(that part I understand). But what about the numbers?
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I gave my 2 week notice last Friday 13th. Now to join you fine people in a life of leisure and nothing else to do but to look out for myself....is it just me or does that sound pretty boring? My goal was to live to retire and I guess having to take early retirement because of health reasons wasn't exactly the way I had planned things. I just can't stay in that building that is reeking mildew...
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Has anyone tried these supplements? Do they give MGers more quality of life by improving memory and overall well being?Thanks!Barbel
Defining yourself is a totally different thing all together though. AS doesn't lock you into any one thing. Just gives you a general map to locate where your behavior might be coming from. Trust me on this one thing though, at 26, you're just the right age to START defining yourself. If all your friends act as though they know "who they are" and see what their path through life is, they're either very blessed or need to put the crack away. It's just not the typical case. And while a lot is laid down when we're just babies, there's a lot of room for adjustments when we're in our mid 20's. There are a bunch of aspie success stories out there... maybe yours will be the next one! Good Luck.