Specific Things you like about Aspergers

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Speaking of which, I forgot to mention how much I appreciate my ability to read people. It's not fool-proof, though, unfortunately, as I recently took a Vocational Rehabilitation course, and got screwed-over by THREE people, in-a-row----2 counselors, and a boss----I know they shouldn't have done that, and I should've been able to trust them, but it just goes to show ya, when you need (as opposed to want) something, you're asking for trouble!

Also, I didn't list my extreme honesty, cuz I don't know that I like it so much. I tend to talk too much----I guess, in trying to get someone to understand me----and again, that makes me too vulnerable to people who will screw-ya-over.

Another thing I like about Asperger's are the special interests that I have.

Me too! Aren't we awesome!?!

My teacher once told me that my ability to disconnect and logically analyze a situation was an incredible asset that helps fairly and accurately assess a situation and find a fair, proper solution (which is pretty much my "lack of empathy"). I've been told this by several people. For example, my MMO clan members always told me that I was a great leader cause they could come to me and I wouldn't "pick sides", just analyze and find a solution that was fair. My friends also agree and say that this helps when they need advice and I appreciate the fact that I can do so (though sometimes it gets in the way).

Another thing I like is my ability to retain information. I love learning and I can pick up on facts pretty much instantly.

Yes, I am.
So, it´s about too much stimuli.
Thanks.

You're welcome, Jensen!!

One thing I like is when I miss an insult because I don't pick up on subtle barbs. Though sometimes I "get it" several hours or days later. But one thing I've decided, looking back, is that if I'd caught them when they happened, I'd have only lowered myself by retaliating. Why waste my time or my wit on people like that?

And possibly my not getting it has disappointed some of those SOBs, who didn't get the "fun" of seeing me cry, blush, or run away. As I've gotten older, sometimes I do catch something, but I'm pretty practiced at acting like I don't. People kind of expect me to be clueless. I consider it using my Aspie tendency as a strength rather than a weakness.

Yeah, that's a good one. I too am glad I'm not into that.

I can always entertain myself, and I like my own company, which apparently not all people can say. Of course, considering what most people are like, I understand why they can?t enjoy their own company! I don?t enjoy their company either!

Although I experience it more seldom these days, I enjoy hyperfocus.

I like the fact that no one can ever push me into something I am truly set against, and that I never give in to pushiness.

Obsessions can get in the way of other things, but having them feels great.

I love my special interest, and I really like my regular interests.

I like that I like interests/activities for the sake of the interest/activity and not as a background thing used in order to be with others. I?m hardly ever bored as long as I am free to do as I want.
I like that I prefer my interests over people, and that if anyone tried to make me stop enjoying/taking part in an interest of mine, it would be the person who was kicked out of my life, not the interest.

I enjoy having a good long-term memory, and how it allows me reminisce.

Those things sums it up for me too.

I think that there are all sorts of positive things about Aspergers. Many of us are extremely knowledgeable on a specific topic, and this some Aspies can really create a great niche for themselves with this, but what I especially like is Aspie-like attention to detail. In one job I had we had to keep various staff records for over 1,000 people in various departments and if someone else in the team said for example "Whos that ginger guy in accounts", I'd be like "Oh, that's Simon Jones and he's a Grade 8" (made up person).

This OP was written more than two months ago and I somehow didn't see it. This describes exactly how I feel (except that I drink coffee and wine instead of beer).

Asperger's has given me enjoyable special intense interests and talent savant skills. I love roller coasters and house plans. And I am able to play musical instruments I become fascinated with in little time and without lessons or instruction. I was also able to memorize without trying the statistics of all the roller coasters in North America by the time I was in high school.

Having an explanation (finally) for so many weird things about my social interactions. I'm at peace.
Having a strong memory for facts and data.
My special interests.
Being logical and rational.

I like the special interests part. I am fascinated with history, (especially ancient civilizations and world war 2) And I think if I didn't have AS I don't think I would get the sheer pleasure I get with learning an interesting fact that is history related, since I love it so much.

I like it that I'm not a sheep, that I don't just go with the flow like everybody else. I like it that my hearing is acute; I can pick the individual instruments in a piece of music and relate to an original and unique composition that other people may not understand because they only relate to things that are familiar to them. Similarly I react to films that are unique and original. When 2001 A Space Odessy came out, I saw it with a group of friends, who came out bewildered and no idea what the movie was about. They saw me as stupid, but when I started explaining what the movie was about, they started to appreciate me as a person who had a unique view of the world. I also like it that when I have an interest in something, I don't let it go until I have mastered it to the point when I can turn something I like into a career.

I'm not sure how much is specifically related to Asperger's and what is just my personality, background, formation etc.

Some people have told me that I'm one of their heroines because I always seemed happy to just be myself; I never used makeup (it felt foolish and fake), I wore whatever I felt comfortable wearing, and if I didn't feel like talking, I just didn't. Even though, on the inside, I'm familiar with anxiety, it didn't manifest as trying to fit in with a crowd. I hurt for some of the people who look up to me, because they've tried to respond to the intense pressure to be something other than themselves, and at least one of them has attempted suicide.

As others have mentioned, I am very honest. Also, even though (or perhaps because!) I've had so few relationships, I feel that I've come to a deeper understanding of friendship, pain and love than I might have had if I'd been "normal." I need friends to help me grow as a person, and yet the years of loneliness and confusion have also been beneficial.