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Hi this is my first time posting on here and i'm sorry to make one of these post, but as of right now I can't attempt to get a diagnosis (i'm only 17 and don't have my parents support), and so I was hoping I could get a few opinions on whether or not I might have Aspergers.

Here are my traits that fit:
First off I've always had trouble communicating with people, like when I talk most people just don't get what I'm trying to say.

I want to be social but after spending a little time with anyone I feel the need to be alone. It's not too bad if they don't talk to me constantly because that way I can zone out and go into my own little world for a few minutes and then return to "reality" and jump back into the conversation. but if it's just me and someone else after about an hour or so I just want to scream at them "shut up and leave me alone!" even if they're someone like my best friend.

I have trouble with my emotions. I can't really handle being really excited, angry, happy, sad... basically any form of strong emotions. If I do have a strong emotion of any kind I deal with it by either going outside and swinging or walking around in a circle. I also just like to swing and walk around in circles but f i'm emotionally i ave to do it.

I am terrible clumsy unless I'm concentrating on something then I'm unusually coordinated.

I say a lot of stuff that offends, people I kinda know that it will, but I say it anyways cause it's truthful.

I like puzzle a lot and I really like to do the same ones over and over again. I also like to build things with legos then same things over and over. Like to the point where I really obsessed with them.

I find lots of things confusing that others do not such as the acronym ROTFLOL for along time I thought this meant that the person who typed this actually rolled around on the floor first. I also find things like this very hard to figure out : one of my friends gave me a Christmas card before I went on break and she wrote "keep in touch over break" on it and her phone number. I would have liked to do that but didn't because I didn't know 1.if I should call or text her 2.what I should say 3.when I should do these things.

I hate being touched, sometimes it's even painful like a burning feeling, but it's better if I know it's coming.

I chew on things all the time, I know it's not social acceptable so I try not to do it much in public.

There are more traits but this list is getting really long. I think I've listed the most noticeable ones.

Also I took the AQ test and got a 40.

So, please tell me what you think.

you say you don't have your parents support, does this mean you don't have there support because they think you don't have aspergers and you are making something out of nothing in their opinion? or you don't have their support because they just do care? Have you? Can you? talk to them about it? I would think they would want to know!? is there some one else you are close to that can talk with them for you and with you! I have a 19 year old autism, has alot of the traits you mention, on the other hand I have a 14 year old daughter that has some of the same traits you have mentioned and she doesn't have aspergers she has "being a teen" I would think your parents would, if do it just for your peace of mind, take you for a diagnoses.

Thank you for replying. I have talked to my mom about this (me and my dad don't talk muck about stuff like this) and she thinks that it's very possible. she said she doesn't know much about ASD but she does agree I'm very odd. The problem is that she is worried that if I get diagnosed I will be discriminated against. I kinda get what she means I have seen a lot of instances in the media where Autistics are shown as being helpless and far more disabled than they really are. Nevertheless I would like to know if I am or not because I feel it would help understand more about how I function.

You should inform your mother that Asperger's does not have to be reported to your insurer, your university, or prospective employers if you don't want to.

Assuming you're being honest, you seem to meet the DSM IV criteria for Aspergers Syndrome (Look up "DSM IV Aspergers" for the criteria)

However: Were you like this as a child? has this been a consistent way of being for all your life?

Have other people pointed out issues to you like having an odd way of speaking (too fast, too slow, monotone) or walking? A large portion of people with AS walk on their toes for example.

Also look up "aspie quiz", it's more in depth than the AQ test.

Hello!

Let me begin by welcoming you to Wrong Planet! May you find here the comfort and support you seek.

There is an entire spectrum of autism. Within that spectrum, each and every one of us is different, as are those outside it. Some Aspies function and interact better with the world around them than others.

As for being diagnosed, it's not like the whole world is going to know that you have been diagnosed. Besides, the world around you can already sense that something's up, can they not?

There are a number of other self-diagnosis tests out there that will give you a better idea of exactly where you are on the spectrum. A search engine, or perhaps some feedback from others on the forum who have taken them, will help you find them.

Have A Great Day!

Rob

In depth with such gems as "Have you been fascinated about making traps?"

Anyway, in response to the OP I'd say those sound like very strong signals but only you truly know yourself.

Only you can know for yourself. Sometimes parents can be a little old fashioned and they might have old fashioned ideas about ASDs. You should do what's right for you. Welcome to WP!

Definitely does sound like you have asperger's. To be even more certain without getting an official diagnosis watch movies about asperger's such as Mozart And The Whale (my highest recommendation), Adam (starring Rose Byrne), and try to find an asperger's or autistic spectrum support group in your area.

I had some similar issues when I was a kid, as far as non-supportie parents/sibling. Of course in the 60's & 70's Autism was the parent's FAULT so there was tremendous resistance to that label. Also, Asperger's wasn't well known at that time, & I had above average verbal skills. However, I stimmed a lot as a child & displayed some traits of classical autism. I even stopped speaking for a year when my sister was born.
The "A" word was the invisible elephant in the room during my entire early family life.

Sincerely,
Matt

Thanks all of you for your.
to answer some of your questions.

@Sagroth
I have tried to explain this to her she refuses to listen. She told me she is scared about me living on my own and being labeled disabled.

@Phonic
I have always been like this only way worse when I younger. I apparently speak really quietly and mumble my words even though I don't think so. I don't walk weird but I do stand either on one foot or with my feet together at an odd angle. It's weird enough that people point it out to me.
Also I took that test this was my score:
Your Aspie score: 141 of 200
Your neurotypical (non-autistic) score: 67 of 200
You are very likely an Aspie

I also took The Broad Autism Phenotype Test. I scored 112 aloof, 100 rigid and 104 pragmatic. It said before I took it that it was not meant to give a diagnosis but after I took it it told me "Clearly, you are either autistic or on the broader autistic phenotype." I find this irony funny.