Questions about you
What is your first name? Ethan
Age: 18
Location: Nottingham
Hobbies and Interests: Music, gigs, Doctor Who
Why are you here? To meet other people on the spectrum
When were you diagnosed? When I was 5
Favorite subjects: Music, Film
Year/Grade: College
Favorite music: Everything
Books: I don't read...
TV shows/Movies: Doctor Who, La La Land
How did you find this website? Google
Job: Theatre Student
Plans for the future? Become a Theatre Director and Playwright
What is your first name? George
Age: 25
Location: Greece
Hobbies and Interests: exploring nature, exercise, music, geography, meteorology
Why are you here? I am here to learn about the challenges that other Aspies face and if it is possible to meet another Aspie
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): I was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome when i was 19 or 20 years old
Favorite subjects: Geography,Maths
Year/Grade: I'm studying in a Technical University
Favorite music: traditional,classical,reggae,rock
Books: Now I read Walden by Henry David Thoreau and Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman
TV shows/Movies: Into the Wild, Forrest Gump, The Godfather, Dallas Buyers Club,
The Pianist, Sleepers, American History X, Hachi: A Dog's Tale
Instrument:
Do you like sports? Yes, very much
Family: Father, Mother and Brother
Clothing:
How did you find this website? Ι don't remember exactly. Maybe by searching on the internet.
Job: No, I am a student
Plans for the future? Be happier
Any comments?
HermioneG
Tufted Titmouse
Joined: 22 May 2017
Gender: Female
Posts: 44
Location: In the Slytherin Common Room
What is your first name? You can call me 'Mione. I won't post my legal name online.
Age: 28
Location: Sunshine State
Hobbies and Interests: History (especially Tudor England, the Titanic, and the American Civil War), researching online about various topics including Asperger Syndrome, video games, fandoms, musical instruments
Why are you here? To make friends and interact with others on and off the spectrum
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): I haven't been formally diagnosed yet. This has been solely self diagnosis thusfar (though so far when researching various conditions I've been spot on before a doctor was able to confirm what I already knew).
Favorite subjects: Math, History, Music, Science
Year/Grade:some college
Favorite music:Celtic, folk, Marilyn Manson. Depends on my mood really.
Books:anything on the Tudors, various books on English history, the Hobbit, books on Autism
TV shows/Movies:Game of Thrones, Bob's Burgers, the Lord of the Rings series, Miss Potter, etc.
Instrument: Piano, some guitar and violin. Usually if you hand me an instrument, I can at least pick out a basic melody on it within minutes.
Do you like sports? Not really. The exception is watching figure skating and gymnastics during the Olympics.
Family: All NT as far as I know.
Clothing: Whatever is comfortable.
How did you find this website? I was searching online for information about growing up on the spectrum and what it was like for other girls. 90% of the time, the information presented is geared towards males on the spectrum.
Job: currently not working but I prefer things in which I don't have to interact with people unless it's on my terms.
Plans for the future? Get married, have a dog, move out of the state. Find out what it is I'm meant to do with my life. I've always felt like a fish out of water.
Any comments? Alohomora. Also, it's leviOsa, not LeviosA.
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Aspie Quiz Results:
Your neurodiverse (Aspie) score: 151 of 200
Your neurotypical (non-autistic) score: 64 of 200
You are very likely neurodiverse (Aspie)
~Unofficially diagnosed but fairly certain based on personal research that I am an Aspie~
What is your first name?: Charlie
Age: 19
Location: US
Hobbies and Interests: Video games, the British crime drama Broadchurch, playing ukulele, marine biology, and musical theater.
Why are you here?: Looking to connect to likeminded people!
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): I have yet to be officially diagnosed, but most of my family is convinced I have it. I'd like to pursue a professional diagnosis however that probably won't be for a while yet because of time/money/etc.
Favorite subjects: Math and science (especially Biology)
Year/Grade: College Sophomore
Favorite music: I have broad music taste. Anything from alternative rock to indie to classical to musical theater. I love Sleeping at Last.
Books: Broadchurch (the novel), of course. I enjoy a good mystery and am an avid Harry Potter fan. Other than that, I mostly prefer nonfiction books about special interests.
TV shows/Movies: Broadchurch, Parks and Rec, and Stranger Things are my top three. I'm not a huge movie watcher though I do love Disney movies (The Lion King and Moana, namely).
Instrument: Trumpet and ukulele
Do you like sports? Soccer and ice hockey.
Clothing: Mostly sweats and t-shirts
How did you find this website? Google
Job: Elementary reading tutor and early childhood teacher
Plans for the future? I'd like to go to Med school.
This is a model of how you should answer your questions. All questions are optional. I thought this would be a good icebreaker for everyone.
Age:14
Location:
Hobbies and Interests:reading, writing poems, animals
Why are you here? i have non-pursasive disorder(nos), high funtioning autism, ocd,and bipolar disorder
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder):2013
Favorite subjects:english
Year/Grade:10 next fall
Favorite music:all boy bands and depressing music
Books:house rules (about boy with autism)
TV shows/Movies: if i had wings
Instrument:everything
Do you like sports?yes
Family:
Clothing:dark clothing (red or Black)
How did you find this website?
Job:
Plans for the future?
Any comments?
What is your first name? Ashley
Age: 15
Location: New York
Hobbies and Interests: Internet, reading, writing and solitaire
Why are you here? I have PDD-NOS/hyperlexia
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): age 2, circa 1991
Favorite subjects: History and Software class
Year/Grade: 10th grade next fall
Favorite music: Nothing in particular, as long as it sounds good
Books: Flowers for Algernon, Lord of the Flies, The Chocolate War, the Almanac and several non-fiction books.
TV shows/Movies: I don't have a favorite one
Instrument: I play the tenorsax and I'm learning the piano
Do you like sports? If so, which ones?: I play basketball
Family: A mom and a dad. I have a 13 year old sister that isn't autistic or Asperger's.
Clothing: Mostly casual. I don't like anything that is too fancy or trendy. I still keep my wardrobe updated though
How did you find this website? Nuttdan gave me a link to wrongplanet.net
Job: Don't have one yet. I'm planning to work at the library.
Plans for the future? I want to be an author
Any comments? Nothing much to say. I enjoy this website very much and I hope all of you find this icebreaker fun.
What is your first name? Jessi
Age: 33
Location: California
Hobbies and Interests: making jewelry, jigsaw puzzles, reading, baking
Why are you here? connect with other Aspies and share experiences
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder):... in process
Favorite subjects: data science, physics, physiology, psychology
Year/Grade: erm... well past that
Favorite music:
Books: fantasy, dystopian future, mystery/crime
TV shows/Movies: NCIS, Criminal Minds, Bones
Instrument: trombone, though a bit rusty
Do you like sports? kinda, preferably individual ones
Family: yep, I've got parents and a sibling
Clothing: eh? I'm not sitting here naked!
How did you find this website? perusing the internet
Job: data scientist/consumer researcher
Plans for the future? cripes, I haven't even planned my weekend!
Any comments? nope
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Aspie score: 137 of 200
NT score: 78 of 200
Result: very likely neurodiverse
What is your first name? Dominic
Age: 34
Location: London
Hobbies and Interests: Sports activities and Men's Health
Why are you here? to learn and understand things
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder):
Favorite subjects: Politics
Year/Grade: Some college
Favorite music: Slow rock
Books: Jungle Book
TV shows/Movies: Netflix
Instrument: Guitar
Do you like sports? Yes
Family: Separated
Clothing: Casual
How did you find this website? Blame Google
Job: Freelance
Plans for the future? To be successful business man
Any comments? Thanks
What is your first name? I do not feel comfortable answering this
Age: 30
Location: Region: Pacific Northwest of the United States
Hobbies and Interests: Technology, astronomy, gaming, science
Why are you here? Seeking answers and support
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): I have not been diagnosed and am struggling with getting the process started.
Favorite subjects: covered in hobbies
Year/Grade: NA
Favorite music: Metal, industrial
Books: I like science and science fiction
TV shows/Movies: astronomy documentaries , horror movies and science fiction
Instrument: bass
Do you like sports? Not particularly
Family: dad, mom and brother. Limited contact with extended family
Clothing: t shirt, undershirt (required), jeans and work boots
How did you find this website? Searching the terms "adult autism forum"
Job: Groundskeeper (AS degree in precision Machining)
Plans for the future? Continued survival. I would like to get a degree in mechanical engineering.
Any comments? None as of right now.
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I am fully aware of who and what I am. I am comfortable with this awareness.
What is your first name? Arianne
Age: 26
Location: San Antonio, TX
Hobbies and Interests: Writing, singing, painting, music, blogging, cognitive neuroscience
Why are you here? To engulf myself in a like-minded community
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): 25
Favorite subjects: Science and Art
Year/Grade: Eventually I'll go back to college.
Favorite music: Everything
Books: Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Brave New World
TV shows/Movies: Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Winnie the Pooh, RENT and the like.
Instrument: Clarinet and harmonica
Do you like sports? My husband likes basketball so I like basketball (lol kidding, not kidding)
Family: I have family, yes.
Clothing: I wear comfortable clothes from the thrift store. That doesn't mean I don't look "presentable" though
How did you find this website? I used to stalk to forums before I even signed on, it's been a while.
Job: Yes I work in an office.
Plans for the future? I have some of those.
Any comments? I'd love to talk to everyone about their experiences and get to know people from this
What is your first name? Edenrose
Age: 19
Location: West Coast, USA
Hobbies and Interests: Mostly art in all of its forms. I'm particularly fond of learning about world mythology & religion. Sociology, psychology, physics, science in general.
Why are you here? I'm not even sure I know the specifics myself... I suppose to learn about aspergers and maybe even to make a friend
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): 18 with aspergers, but crappy court ordered psychologist speculated a lot of different disorders when I was 15-16.
Favorite subjects: it depends on the teacher's style, but sometimes art. Sometimes I hate art classes though whenthe teacher is stuck-up, biased, and shallow in their interpretation when something doesn't fit THEIR style.
Year/Grade: High school graduate. I'm going to try to go to college, but I hate the traditional public schooling system... Maybe college is different though, and maybe I'll do better now that I have a diagnosis & can therefore find ways to cope.
Favorite music: No genre in particular, but I am picky. It has to be soulful music. Not the genre "soul," but meaning the artist(s) put soul into it.
Books: Desperation by Stephen King, and I enjoy folk tales & mythology. Odd Thomas was pretty good.
TV shows/Movies: Too many to list. If I had to keep it short, I'd say Dancer in the Dark, The Phantom of the Opera, Melancholia, The Fountain, Secret of Kells & Song of the Sea.
Instrument: Guitar (electric & acoustic, also beginner bass,) piano, lyrics (though I can't really sing well. I need to quit smoking.)
Do you like sports? No. I prefer to channel my tribalistic nature into my studies of mythology & art. Sports seem futile to me unless playing with family & family friends.
Family: Both parents, 2 households which is a new & weird thing, 2 younger sisters who are twins.
Clothing:
How did you find this website? While researching my diagnosis, though I waited about a year to sign up. It seemed overwhelming at the time.
Job: Artist/Musician/Author, I suppose. I've made money doing it before, though I'm by no means a "professional," but it's what I do. I also babysit for family friends to make a bit of cash to support myself & my cat.
Plans for the future? That's a big question.
What is your first name? You can call me Mana, it even has the syllables of my real name
Age:18
Location: UK
Hobbies and Interests: architecture, modern art, karaoke, guitar, The Sims 3 (there is no section for games so I write it here), walks, cooking (but I'm not too good)
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): sometime between 2008-2010, I was a child and didn't hear the diagnosis first hand. I'm an Aspie.
Favorite subjects: Art and Design; if I was back in secondary it could probably include music, some topics of history and technical studies (I'm not from here), I used to like learning English as a second language
Year/Grade: Year 3 of 6th form
Favorite music: metal, j-rock, bollywood soundtracks, some 80s tracks or those played in the radio, usually after they get old
Books: Mint Series of Ewa Nowak - not translated to English, what is a shame
TV shows/Movies: mostly some animated films, like Shrek or Lion King; I rarely watch TV, if I do I normally switch to NHK World
Instrument: electric and classical guitar
Do you like sports? I like doing sports from time to time, I don't really like watching
Family: parents, grandparents - all NT
Clothing: mostly tight clothes, various colours
How did you find this website? I think I was searching for something about AS and it poped up
Job: none yet
Plans for the future? Most likely Architecture
Any comments? Hello everyone, I just hope I am in the right place to introduce myself.
What is your first name?
Matt
Age:
46.85
Location:
Columbia, SC
Hobbies: photography, watching movies (especially horror and sci-fi), cooking, day trips, writing, acting, reading, people-watching, light shows, music, dancing, arts and crafts, solving crossword puzzles, playing poker, rummy, and bridge, solving puzzles
Interests: psychology/sociology, science and math, movies, folklore, crossword puzzles, literature, music, board games, card games
Why are you here?
learning and attempting so socialize
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder):
2014. Diagnosed as a child as "genius hyperactive" (a silly diagnosis, but it was 1978).
Favorite subjects:
psychology/sociology, science and math, technology, movies, music, history, cooking
Year/Grade:
n/a
Favorite music:
David Bowie. Fatboy Slim. Vivaldi. Run DMC. Jim Croce. Art of Noise. Outkast. Depeche Mode. Ray Charles. Beethoven. Frank Sinatra. AC/DC. Wu Tang Clan. James Brown. Stevie Wonder. movie soundtracks. Blues Traveler. Reggie Watts. Lana Del Ray. Madonna. (and more)
Books:
too many to list
TV shows/Movies:
too many to list
Instrument:
banjo and drums
Do you like sports?
They can be intriguing and entertaining to watch and fun to play.
Family:
three sons (23, 23, and 19)
Clothing:
Yes.
How did you find this website?
Google search
Job:
IT
Plans for the future?
Work. Have fun. Travel. Hopefully meet a girl.
What is your first name?
I don't like my first name and I rarely use it. Call me Firaga.
Age: 26
Location: Warszawa, Poland.
Hobbies and Interests:
Rock and ethnic music, ancient and early medieval culture, writing, reading, orientation and mobility, vintage cRPG games, medicine (with big emphasis on Marfan Syndrome, albinism and achromatopsia), photography
Why are you here?
I think I might be an Aspie.
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder):
No formal diagnosis in my records.
Favorite subjects:
Photography, impact of vision loss, opthamology - that's what I enjoyed most when I was in college.
Year/Grade: Luckily formal education it's not my problem anymore.
Favorite music:
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Great Big Sea, Santiano, D'Artagnan, The Dark Tenor, Therion, Van Canto, Edguy, Avantasia, Sabaton, Strumbellas, Dalriada, Bucovina, Eluveitie
Books: I'm huge fan of Discworld series. I also like Neil Gaiman.
TV shows/Movies:
Shows: American Gods, Daredevil, The Originals, Vampire Diaries, Sons of Anarchy, Grimm
Movies: anything from X-Men franchise, works of Ghibli Studio, anything from Tim Burton
Instrument:
I have a soft spot for bass guitar, but I still have no idea how to play it.
Do you like sports?
I used to love dancing when I was a kid.
Family: Mother, older brother (now married with a kid), first cousin with her husband and her daughter. I barely stay it touch with the rest.
Clothing:
Weird mixture of goth, hipster and hippie style.
How did you find this website? Thanks to Uncle Google.
Job:
At the moment I'm a QA software tester in a gaming industry. I report bugs for a very sh***y salary.
Plans for the future?
To make money with my writing.
Any comments?
Nope.
MamaFrankie5259
Veteran
Joined: 19 May 2016
Gender: Female
Posts: 1,097
Location: The High Coast, via Mullingar, Westmeath
'Uncle Google'. I like it!
'I don't like my first name and rarely use it' - I can relate to this! I changed my birth name in 1981. I don't mind revealing the name I use as I love it but not my birth name.
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'You need a crazy mind just to stay alive' - Tomas Ledin, 1980.
What is your first name? - Laurel
Age: 17 (18 in 2 months)
Location: Central USA (Colorado)
Hobbies and Interests: Environmental Sciences, Politics (world and US), Chemistry, Paleontology, Astronomy, Medicine, Ocean liners, Oceanography, Sci-fi (especially 2000s Canadian sci-fi shows)
Why are you here? - To meet other Apies and to learn more about who I am
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): I have never been officially diagnosed with Aspergers, but I have recently been diagnosed with Depression and Anxiety.
Favorite subjects: In school, I love English, Science, Math, and Social Studies, but only when they are taught well.
Year/Grade: 12th grade
Favorite music: Alternative and Classic Rock and some alt pop (The Shins, Bastille, To Kill a King, Grizfolk, The Brevet,
The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Wilco, Imagine Dragons, Ivan Campo, Canyon City etc.)
Books: LotR, Hannibal series, David Sedaris' books, Harry Potter, On the Road, 1984, A Stranger In a Strange Land, Brave New World, Ender's Game, The Martian, A Tale of Two Cities.
TV shows/Movies: Criminal Minds, Futurama, Malcolm in the Middle, Supernatural, Andromeda, Sanctuary, Hannibal
Instrument: Piano, Guitar, Singing
Do you like sports? - No
Family: I live with my Dad, Stepmom, and little sister
Clothing: Usually black and tight fitting but comfortable, nothing that makes noise or is rough.
How did you find this website? I Googled certain aspie issues I was having
Job: I am a paleontology intern at a well-respected museum doing research into post K-T mammals. I am about to coauthor my second scientific published work
Plans for the future? - After I graduate highschool I plan to go to college to study environmental sciences and chemistry, then I plan to get a masters in either oceanography or environmental sciences and get a PhD in environmental toxicology and sciences. I hope to work to save the environment, hopefully trying to fix the damage done to the oceans and marine environments or the atmosphere. I want to work outside and in labs. My ideal location to work would be Antarctica. I will at least get a masters and Phd, hopefully many.
Any comments? - If you think I seem interesting and PM me, I would like to talk to some people as I don't know anyone here and I have no apie friends IRL.
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I'm a big fan of space, both outer and personal. I also like long walks on the beach, directly into the bottom of the ocean.
QGAS - 56
AQ - 41
Aspie quiz - 160 of 200 neurodiverse
42 of 200 neurotypical
What is your first name?: Timothy
Age: 30
Location: Netherlands
Hobbies and Interests: Drawing , Writing , Reading , Listening to Music , Psychology , Dreams , Anime , Nature/Animals , Videogames
Why are you here?: Learning/Reading about other people's experiences and sharing my own experiences
When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): As a teenager [age 16] i got diagnosed with BPD and ADD
Favorite subjects: Psychology , Dreams , The Unknown , Japan , Dark stuff
Year/Grade: I don't go to school anymore
Favorite music: Darkwave/Electro/Industrial , Metal/Rock , Dubstup , ElectroSwing , 60's/70's rock and loads more
Books: I love reading comics/manga and stuff about psychology and spirituality
TV shows/Movies: The list is..super long can't really decide
Instrument: I played some guitar when really young , i love playing on the drums [don't own a drumset though]
Do you like sports?: Yeah somewhat ..played soccer alot as a kid , does swimming count
Family: Mom , Dad and one older brother
Clothing: I like to dress a bit differently but not too extreme , i like comfyness
How did you find this website? I was reading stuff about Aspergers and could relate to alot of things making me question if i might have it , wanted to read more about it from other people who have it so i can understand it better
Job: Not at the moment , on a time out due to therapy
Plans for the future?: Not really , i'm living day by day
Any comments?: I'm glad i found this community and hope to learn more about it and get myself to share more
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