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 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Which Asperger's stereotypes do you not exhibit?

Richard99
Posted: 28 Dec 2008, 10:50 am 

Replies: 110
Views: 12,235
I will say yes to: The 'little professor' Poor physical coordination, including a bouncy walk Unusual sense of humour Fondness of routine Intense hobbies Irregular and nearly involuntary hand movements Difficulty in socialising Extreme difficulty in forming relationships A mild sensitivity to being ...

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: For those Aspies least affected by social prob, what r they?

Richard99
Posted: 13 Dec 2008, 1:42 pm 

Replies: 34
Views: 3,446
I think that we tend to have comfort zones - places or situations in which we feel safe. As long as are inside our comfort zones we are ok, but we can't live our whole lives inside our comfort zones. For example, my job - even though it is difficult - is a comfort zone because my condition doesn't g...

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Are you over 35 and living at home with parents?

Richard99
Posted: 01 Dec 2008, 4:09 pm 

Replies: 9
Views: 10,802
I never thought I would move out and finally did it earlier this year at the age of 39. The flat still looks like I moved in last week but otherwise I am hanging in there.

(Mind you, if I lose my job in the credit crunch, I may to have to move back in again...)

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Would you rather live 80 years as an aspie or 40 as an NT?

Richard99
Posted: 18 Oct 2008, 9:57 am 

Replies: 31
Views: 5,395
Speaking as a 40 year old, the whole dying at 40 thing is a slightly sensitive issue...

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: New stimming routine

Richard99
Posted: 13 Oct 2008, 2:08 pm 

Replies: 10
Views: 1,399
If I'm pleased, I rub my hands together. If I'm stressed, tap one finger against the palm of my other hand. Just a nervous release, I guess...

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: What social skills for you fail to sink in?

Richard99
Posted: 12 Oct 2008, 12:56 pm 

Replies: 65
Views: 5,040
My problem is parties. Step one - arrive early Step two - grab drink and clutch onto glass like it's a security blanket Step three - gravitate to a corner of the room Step four - attempt to mingle - why can most people do this without effort? Step five - leave early Does anyone else recognise this?

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Aspies move a certain way

Richard99
Posted: 12 Oct 2008, 12:52 pm 

Replies: 33
Views: 4,109
I'm not sure if there is anything physically wrong with my feet, but my walk has always been bouncy. It's not usually a problem but I do feel rather awkward sometimes...

 Forum: Getting to know each other   Topic: Hi there - 40 and undiagnosed

Richard99
 Post subject: Thank you
Posted: 12 Oct 2008, 12:22 pm 

Replies: 10
Views: 1,381
Thank you all for your responses. I have managed to answer one of my questions; given that I can get from one end of the day to the other without serious problems, I don't think I need to see a doctor. Also, I think you have answered another of my questions for me. I'm glad it's not too late. Thanks...

 Forum: Getting to know each other   Topic: Hi there - 40 and undiagnosed

Richard99
Posted: 11 Oct 2008, 10:05 am 

Replies: 10
Views: 1,381
Hi there I have been reading up on Asperger's and it feels a bit like the story of my life. I won't list all the details but I recognise the 'little professor', the wide vocabulary, poor motor skills, the bouncy walk, the feeling of awkwardness and a whole lot more. I have only just realised that I ...
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