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What is your first name?
Brandon
Age: 14

Location: USA

Hobbies and Interests: Sports card collecting and trading cards

Why are you here? I have Asperger's and my psycologists reconmended this cite.

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): 2010

Favorite subjects: Social Studies, Math, and Science

Year/Grade: Entering my freshman year

Favorite music: Country and Christian Rock

Books: anything by Rick Riordan.

TV shows/Movies: Facing the Giants, Courageous are the movies. Pokemon is the show

Instrument: Piano

Do you like sports? Yes but only watching

Family: A mother, father, and a little brother that is un-diagnosed

Clothing: Casual

How did you find this website? Psycologist

Job: None right now

Plans for the future? Go to college( Miami of Ohio) get a job and have a family

Any comments?

What is your first name? Brenna

Age: 16

Location: East Tennessee

Hobbies and Interests: Fashion, swimming, movies friends

Why are you here? My bf has been diagnosed with AS and I needed to learn what to expect so that I can keep the man I love!

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder):

Favorite subjects: Math and Science! I am a true nerd!

Year/Grade: Senior in high school

Favorite music: Top 40 (Selina Gomez)

Books: Nora Roberts!

TV shows/Movies: Wizards of Waverly Place, 27 Dresses and so many more. Funny, romantic not scary!

Instrument: I use to play the flute

Do you like sports? No, because I am horrible at them. Ice skating, golf and swimming I love and I am good at dodge ball because I am scareed of the ball! lol

Family: I live with my mom and dad and little brother

Clothing: Cache, Guess, Express, Free People and a bunch of others.

How did you find this website? Looking for help when my bf found out he was an Aspie and it started to effect our relationship because it changed the way he viewed himself...

Job: Actress and Model and I work part time at Sonic as Crew/Car hop!

Plans for the future? Personal: Get married to the man I love and have ONE child! Professional: Thoracic surgeon

Any comments? I really love this site! It has helped me so much and the people here are really nice!

What is your first name?
Frederick (which means peaceful ruler)

Age: 29

Location: Connecticut, USA

Hobbies and Interests:
I keep adding to my list, but mostly anything with history or the outdoors.
I do living history/re-enacting, Celtic Iron Age, Medieval, Renaissance, and 18th Century.
I make stuff with cloth, wood and metal.
I just recently (well more like seven years ago) started Tai Chi Chuan and holistic stuff (apothecary and woods lore)


Why are you here?
Learn more, and find other people

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder):
2009 A.D.

Favorite subjects:
History and Science (I guess that's what you were talking about)

Year/Grade:
I think it would be Grade 19
after high school (which was grade 12) I went to college for Civil Engineering and Drafting and Haz Mat Management (mostly night school while working as a land surveyor) then back to college no, going for Environmental Engineering and three "Green" certificates

Favorite music:
I can't decide on one, but I like Celtic, Baroque, 80's, 90's, Trance/Dance

Books:
I use to like Dragonlance books, but now it's all over the place. In my books to read section there is: be different by John Elder Robisson, The art of riding in every saddle by Dom Duarte (written in the 15th century), Faith and Fraternalism by Kauffman , The Secret by Rhonda Byrne, Journey to the edge of the world by Billy Connolly, The viable poor by Joel Blau, The last of the tribe by Monte Reel, Storm Front (Dresden files book one) by Jim Butcher, and St Francis by Englebert

TV shows:
I watch most of my stuff on the Computer
the only thing I watch on TV now is the Woodwright Shop with Roy Underhill

On the Computer I watch, Supernatural, Eureka, Community (Abed apparently is an Asburgien), Fringe, and I just started season one of Star Trek The Next Generation


Movies:
Lord of the Rings, Back the the Future (all three), Master and Commander: the far side of the world, Wall-E

Instrument:
I'm better at making instruments then playing them, but I have an Electric Bass, acoustic (cedar top, with spruce), Semi-Acoustic Electric Guitar (I made) Mandolin (Made), Banjo (made), Rebec (made), Electric drum set, Chanter, Two Bodhrans (one tunable, one not), sweat lodge drum, small African drum, Native American Frame Drum (made), Three Didgeridoos (made), two singing bowls, and a gong

Do you like sports?
Playing yes, watching no

Family:
Got one of those, lol
I have a giant family tree I made, but That would take too long to write here

Clothing:
In public I mostly wear pants and a collared shirt.
At home I wear my comfortable stuff, which I wish I could wear everywhere.

I change style as the season goes (still trying to find the perfect outfit for the certain weather).

Right now I have a robe or each season (mostly 13th century style)

But if it's really hot, I wear my Greek/Chinese/Native stuff
For Fall I go either 18th century or 17th century
during Winter I wear my Norse stuff


How did you find this website?
I think I ran across a documentary that mentioned it

Job:
Blacksmith Apprentice, Supermarket (bagger), Land Surveyor, Civil Drafter, Environmental Drafter, Drilling Supervisor, Stream flow mapper/tester. and now Painting Houses (Apparently I'm overqualified now)

Plans for the future?
Finish College, Get a real Job (that I like), I've always wanted to be a live-in interpreter in a Norse/Celtic village/museum

Any comments?
I have a lot of stuff written, hope it was interesting.

What is your first name? Anthony

Age: 22

Location: Riverside, California

Hobbies and Interests: Math, Libertarianism, Business, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Economics,

Why are you here? To learn more about Asperger's, to socialize, and use the site as a therapeutic tool

When were you diagnosed? 22

Favorite subjects: Math, Economics, Finance, Business

Year/Grade: Senior in College

Favorite music: All types, but I especially like house, electronic, dubstep, metalcore, rock, and alt.

Books: Three books that have had a real impact on me are The Good Earth, Resistance to Civil Government, and Walden

TV shows/Movies: Pi, Beautiful Mind, DMT Spirit Molecule, Zeitgeist, UFOS Dan Akryod, more to come...

Instrument: Don't play one. But I experimented when I was a kid. I would love to learn an instrument. There are two reasons I haven't. One, I become narrowly obsessed with a particular topic such as math, and two, I became addicted to caffeine and it really screwed me up. I'm currently recovering.

Do you like sports? Hell yes. I love soccer. I used to play. I was really good at defending. I say "was" because I gained 40 lbs in 10 months due to medication.

Family: younger brother, older sister, mom, and dad

Clothing: Ya, I'm pretty poor so I'm not currently into fashion. My parent's aren't poor but I don't like asking them for money. Besides they help with my schooling so that's good enough for me.

How did you find this website? Google

Job: Unemployed student. Used to make pizza, worked for step-dad's company, and used to tutor at college.

Plans for the future? make lots of money and be a lady's man. Maybe use my math schools in business or teach at the college level.

Any comments?

What is your first name? Nicole. Actually that's not my first name, but it's the name I go by.

Age: 21

Location: Perth, Western Australia

Hobbies and Interests: maths, music, animals, video games, North Korea.

Why are you here? I came across some wrong planet threads while googling random stuff and I couldn't help but notice it was centered around Autism and Asperger's, so I decided to join too.

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): 2006

Favorite subjects: Maths

Favorite music: Classical followed by rock. My favourite composer is Rachmaninoff, favourite band is Queen.

Books: I like reading non-fiction stuff, but also The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter

TV shows/Movies: I don't watch much TV but I like watching documentaries, mainly about animals, mainly about invertibrates. Hmm, movies... ET, The King and the Clown (South Korea), The Shawshank Redemption, Gran Torino, The Mummy, Taken, Finding Nemo, Iron Man, I Robot, Amadeus, The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, anything with Nicolas Cage, and many more that I temporarily forgot about. Can't wait for the Hobbit. =)

Instrument: Piano

Do you like sports? I don't know how to answer this question properly.

Family: mum, dad, younger brother

Clothing: I don't really know much about fashion, so I usually go for simple stuff. I'm quite picky though. In the winter I wear jeans and a top with a jacket or sweater, and in the summer I wear shorts and a top or dresses. I like dresses but most of mine are blue.

How did you find this website? google

Job: None, but I'm still studying.

Plans for the future? I try not to think about it anymore.

Any comments? Not really.

What is your first name? Skye, the name I like to go by.

Age: 23.

Location: England.

Hobbies and Interests: Reading, Writing, Music, Photography, Science, Maths, etc..

Why are you here? Wanted to meet people and make friends.

When were you diagnosed? 2011.

Favourite subjects: Science and Maths.

Favourite music: I don't have a favourite, I like all types of music.

Books: Fiction and Non-fiction, basically anything I can get my hands on.

TV shows/Movies: I don't watch a lot of TV, but I like Science-based documentaries. Movies... The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Fast and Furious, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, Iron Man, The Avengers (Avengers Assemble), Thor, animations, etc..

Instrument: Piano.

Do you like sports? I like playing sports such as badminton and tennis, but I don't like watching it.

Family: Mom, dad and sister.

Clothing: Simple and smart (for work).

How did you find this website? Google.

Job: Yes.

Plans for the future? I can't think about the future right now.

Any comments? Comments about what?

What is your first name? Anibal (its in Spanish, I don't expect anyone to be able to use the correct pronunciation)

Age: 28

Location: Panama

Hobbies and Interests: soccer, cross fit, running, video games, nutrition

Why are you here? always looking for answers

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): I have disthymia (diagnosed about 11 yrs ago, OCD and probably an aspie)

Favorite subjects: science in general, human behavior


Favorite music: progrssive metal/rock, experimental, classic, grunge, alt rock

Books: El Tunel (ernesto sabato)

TV shows/Movies: big bang theory, family guy, the simpsons,

Instrument: I wish I could play guitar or piano

Do you like sports? I bleed soccer

Family: my parents have a family, I dont

Clothing: casual stuff, try to keep it simple

How did you find this website? a friend told me about asperger disorder, and I found this site

Job: catalog manager at a computers company

Plans for the future? stay fit and healthy, save money

Any comments? I hope I can find people whom I can relate to

What is your first name? Peter

Age: 48

Location: B.C. Interior (Western Canada)

Hobbies and Interests: civil aviation, photography, painting, computers

Why are you here? Because I've begun to suspect I'm an Aspie--3 online quizzes/tests have suggested this to be the case

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): Not yet--but have been diagnosed, professionally, as ADD, Major Depression, BPD

Favorite subjects: When I was in School? English

Year/Grade: N/A (went as far as 13

Favorite music: Classic/Hard Rock, Blues

Books: I'm currently on a Jodi Picoult kick.

TV shows/Movies: Mayday, Dateline Mysteries, 48 Hours Mysteries, Iron Chef.

Instrument: Paint brush

Do you like sports? Yes = football, hockey

Family: I have a wife

Clothing: I wear clothing, yes.

How did you find this website? Google, researching ASD (did you know this also stands for Atrial Septal Defect?)

Job: Fulltime artist/wife and I own art gallery

Plans for the future? Find out what this is all about.

Any comments? So far I'm really impressed with the level of literacy on these forums--you guys know how to spell!

Hello everyone!

What is your first name? Frances

Age: 29

Location: Amsterdam

Hobbies and Interests: movies (and recently TV), crochet, creative/dramatic writing, contemporary art, philosophy of art/aesthetics, film theory, the daily show, colbert report

Why are you here? someone I care about has AS

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder):

Favorite subjects: anything to do with art or entertainment

Year/Grade: just finished my masters

Favorite music: the shins, mgmt, belle & sebastian and more recently I have been listening to a lot of Petula Clark's greatest hits

Books: i haven't read a real book in so long I can't remember.... well, The Garden of Eden by Hemingway (posthumously)

TV shows/Movies: I'm up to date a lot of a shows at the moment... which is really weird because two years ago I "hated TV." True Blood, Game of Thrones, Community, Parks & Rec, Modern Family, The Big Bang Theory. Last year I rewatched all of Lexx (man what an under rated show!). I'm planning on catching up to Boardwalk Empire because I am originally from the Atlantic City area and I like seeing how they do the old boardwalk, but the show is so far mediocre..

Instrument: ((joke not appropriate for all audiences))

Do you like sports? nope.

Family: are all very far away..

Clothing: stripes

How did you find this website? browsing a while back about AS and also I know someone who posts here

Job: well, I'm in-between studies at the moment, so unemployed :/

Plans for the future? teaching & research

Any comments? Just, hi everyone! Message me if you want to talk about stuff of interest to you in this "profile" or sorts... or if you have questions/comments about dating & AS

What is your first name? Matt

Age: 31

Location: Riverdale, NY

Hobbies and Interests: Sports/the occasional video game/anything to make me laugh

Why are you here? To find some folks that are enduring the same situations that I am in

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): Age 3

Favorite subjects: When I was in school? History/Math

Year/Grade: Communications

Favorite music: Sublime/Metallica/Tool. None of the current garbage

Books: Last book read was a Ted Williams bio in 2004

TV shows/Movies: Family Guy/South Park/Clerks/Sports movies/Mindless Comedies

Instrument: something I can't say on a pg-rated website

Do you like sports? Knicks/Rangers/Mets/Giants

Family: Mom,Dad, older sister

Clothing: Blues and Blacks

How did you find this website? Went searching for an autism/Aspergers forum and here I am

Job: Retail Hell

Plans for the future? Earn enough money to get away from here

Any comments?

What is your first name?
Jay
DOB:
4th September 1984
Location:
Coventry, England (UK)
Hobbies and Interests:
Music, Gaming, Computers, Learning
Why are you here?
To join a community where my Asperger's won't be prejudged
When were you diagnosed?:
3rd July 2012
Favorite subjects:
Music, I.T, Art, Science
Favorite music:
All music but mainly Trance and Rock
Books:
The Colour of Magic - Terry Pratchett
TV shows/Movies:
The Matrix, Saw, Butterfly Effect, In Time
Instrument:
Keyboard, Guitar, Bass and Drums
Do you like sports?
A little (Liverpool FC supporter)
Family:
Mother, Father, Dad (Sister's Father who raised me from 3 years of age) and a Daughter
Clothing:
Jeans, T-Shirt and Blazer
How did you find this website?
Google
Job:
Unemployed (At time of this post)
Plans for the future?
Driving Lessons?
Any comments?
I am me, and always will be.

My name is Aaron

I'm 42 years old

I live in Darwin, Australia

All the usual aspie interests I guess (sci-fi, comics, computers, geology, quantum physics... lol) animal behaviour, social science, 'faking' normal behaviour, hanging out with friends.

Because I recently accepted my diagnosis after trawling through all the info I could find I realised I only had NT friends who 'get' me but...

Got a tentative diagnosis in '94 in Darwin followed by a Psychiatric diagnosis in '95 at the Maudsley in London... Now seeking a secondary psychiatric diagnosis to assauge my Father (very smart man who has worked with children all his life but got custody after I had reached puberty (I left home 4 years later)).

People and how they behave. Animals and how they behave, exploring anything that takes my fancy (which is anything really) and explaining to people that I don't do speculation and "I don't get that!" And I lovemaking people laugh (if I'm doing it, I can work out why...)

Failed every time I tried to study. I can do the readings and explain/teach others what they need to know but can't seem to maintain my interest once I've learned what I need to know to pass (university works too slow).

I like well written, well structured music... No mass-market pop-crap. Very eclectic tastes... I can talk about, explain, appreciate and understand thrash, death metal and other noise but have a hard time listening to it.

Hmm... non-fiction books (autobiographies and biographies I class in fiction due to the speculation and out-right self aggrandisement), hard Sci-fi and some fantasy (some poorly thought out natural superiority of noble birth sneaks in to fantasy at times). I also enjoy reading general literature... A suitable boy, The shipping news, The marabou stork nightmares, the english patient... I get, very much, swept away into the descriptions in books... and I lke the insight they give into human relations. Strangely enough I have given many NTs relationship advice, etc. that I can't, myself, follow?

Blade Runner is the movie I shared with my Mum before I moved O/S and with my Dad on arrival. My sibs were too young. My taste in books is my taste in movies. My taste in TV is more watching DVD series (I work nights). I prefer well scripted series with great acting and insight into humanity: The Wire, Breaking Bad, Dexter, Firefly. Of course, I'll watch Bones, Numbers, NCIS, and a fair few crime shows, as well as the occasional comedy, drama, etc (what ever my partner watches)

I'm not a big sports guy. I watch international Rugby Union with a demonstrative enthusiasm and can give a break down of a game, but if I miss a game I don't miss a game. I cycle as a mode of transport and lifestyle and have acquired the trappings of a cyclist to make it easier to chat wit other cyclists

I come from a broken home *sob.* There is my Dad, my stepmother (v. cool, smart woman... taught me how to dress), my sister, my brother, and two stepsisters. Numerous nephews and nieces. And Mum!

Practical... do Not where ostentatious logos. Prefer cargo pants, plain-tees and shoes that fit my duck feet. I'm known for my in-ear headphones and dark sunnies (Do Not like loud noise or bright light).

How did you find this website? ...How did I not?

Job: You name it!

Plans for the future? Huh? I don't do the future... Would like to tho'.

Any comments? It has been a wonder to read as many of your posts and feel the same rather than 35 odd years of difference... Thank you all so much!

[quote]What is your first name? Michelle

Age: 24

Location: liberty, ky

Hobbies and Interests: computers, my iPhone, children (4, autistic, 3 developmentally delayed), writing letters in the mail (snail mail, pen pals), jumping on the trampoline with my girls, bike rides, roller skating, swimming, being alone at times to do my own thing and surf the net on my phone, driving my car as I just got my license a few months back, going to the park and lake, going for walks, traveling and taking pictures.

Why are you here? I have aspergers, bipolar, ADHD and anxiety.

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): when I was 16.

Favorite subjects: if I was in school, my favorite subjects would be math, computers, psychology and American sign language.

Year/Grade: I finished a few months of college but dropped out due to sensory overload living in dormitory.

Favorite music: r&b, hip hop, rap, rock, classic rock

Books: out to get jack by James Williams - another Aspie

TV shows/Movies: a walk to remember, pursuit to happyness

Instrument: I would love to learn how to play the drums or piano.

Do you like sports? I was never good at sports and very clumsy, but did take a liking to kickball.

Family: I have a father that has been very close to me, a new boyfriend that understands aspergers but he has ADHD and two girls, one on the spectrum 4 and my 3 year old, developmentally delayed.

Clothing: adidas - cotton baggy mens even though I'm a female

How did you find this website? Knew about it for awhile and met Alex plank at the Asa conference in Texas.

Job: im unemployed and receive disability benefits to help pay for my medications and dr appointments

Plans for the future? Plan on going back to college

[quote]What is your first name? Natasha

Age: Over 30

Location: Western US

Hobbies and Interests: Autism, Clothes, Travel, Food

Why are you here? Two daughters on the spectrum and family

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): I'm a carrier and have read from the latest research that my brain might be lit up the same as if I had Autism BUT... I am not diagnosable ... I have one foot in and one foot out... I'm just used to living w/ Aspergers all around me

Favorite subjects: science - computer, social, psychology/sociology -

Year/Grade: Finished School - Genetic Engineering emphasis... Have worked in computer science for all of my career... lately I have been helping w/ programs for those who are in recovery from addiction

Favorite music: Cold Play, Beatles, Trendy tunes...

Books: Clancy ... any, Dostoyevsky, Dr. Seuss, I love to read

TV shows/Movies: Numbers, House, Mystery....Spy/Espionage

Instrument: Piano

Do you like sports? Gymnastics, Skating, Tennis, Ping Pong

Family: Husband - NT, Daughter age 8 (Aspergers), Daughter age 7 (Aspergers) and 4 yr old NT

Clothing: AE, GAP, Banana Republic, Boutiques, Love to look at new styles

How did you find this website? Google Search

Job: See education

Plans for the future? Open

I'm looking forward to getting to know more people and learning about how I can guide my daughters towards connection and fulfillment in their lives

What is your first name? Brent

Age: 26

Location: San Antonio, TX

Hobbies and Interests: Anime, Manga, Games, and Science

Why are you here? Ideas and tips to better manage my social life, while making friends that understand my situation.

Diagnosis?: there is no question that i have finally found the explanation to what i have known in my heart since 3rd grade. I am different. I spent countless tears over the alienation of an entire school. I spoke just like my grandmother.. and everyone loves her, it didn't make sense. ... later in school i found groups that were less likely to notice or judge my inability to socialize since they were usually on the edge of social norm themselves. the attempt at college and my history best friends and girlfriends outside of highschool has always ended the same... them leaving with no real reason. I will be consulting a professional for a diagnosis within the next two weeks. the professional diagnosis is for my family tho.. as i have no doubt.. that i have finally found myself.

Favorite subjects: Physics AP, Photography, Architecture

Year/Grade: studying to be a myotherapist .. finish in 2 months

Favorite music: My chemical romance, the used, NiN, SoaD, APC, TOOL, in flames, underoath, norma jean, AFI, 311, sublime, snow patrol, jack johnson (anything but country music)

Books: 1986, Fahrenheit 451, The Footprints of God, Sword of Shanarra trilogy, pheonix rising,

TV shows/Movies: cartoons, anime, anime, more anime, weeds, breaking bad, more anime, ....... then i switch it up with anime movies

Instrument: Percussion/ bass guitar

Do you like sports? no thank you

Family: lots of NT alienation from immediate family..

Clothing: whatever fits and doesn't make me feel old or cramped.

How did you find this website? through an article on "Psychology Today" over AS

Job: student/ server

Plans for the future? need to be re-evaluated now that i have a better understanding of what is going on.

Any comments? i feel like someone just gave me the password to my own Wi-Fi ...
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What is your name? Callum.

Age: 25

Location: Derbyshire, England, UK

Hobbies and Interests: Gaming, Politics, Music, Movies and generally being anti-social.

Why are you here? To meet like-minded people, I guess. I don't know many High Functioning Autistics.

When were you diagnosed?(skip if you don't have a disorder): 16

Favorite subjects: History and Geography.

Favorite music: Foo Fighters, Nirvana, Rizzle Kicks, Two Door Cinema Club, Editors, etc

Books: Heavier Than Heaven, Interview with the Vampire, Hamlet

TV shows/Movies: TV: Top Gear, Movie: Interview with the Vampire

Instrument: Acoustic Guitar.

Do you like sports? Football, Tennis, Athletics.

Family: Mum, Uncle, Grandparents.

Clothing: Whatever I like really, apparently I look like a skater dude.

How did you find this website? I don't even remember.

Job: Student, could be starting an apprenticeship as a civil servant soon

Plans for the future? I want to eventually become a politician, before that I plan to do a degree in economics.