03 Aug 2018, 5:13 am
Age: 33
Location: Europe
Current perseverations:
When did you discover AS? Just a couple of weeks ago
Do you have other psych diagnoses? no
Do you have a degree? currently a PhD student (history)
Kids? no
Favorite music, other than NIN 
usually something with an electronic beat. metal and rap mostly annoy me
Job? freelancer
Relationship with significant other, past or present? currently in a 7-year relationship (first serious one)
Plans for the future? I wish I had them
Anything else you feel is pertinent:
04 Aug 2018, 3:12 pm
Location: Europe
Current perseverations:
When did you discover AS? Just a couple of weeks ago
Do you have other psych diagnoses? no
Do you have a degree? currently a PhD student (history)
Kids? no
Favorite music, other than NIN
usually something with an electronic beat. metal and rap mostly annoy meJob? freelancer
Relationship with significant other, past or present? currently in a 7-year relationship (first serious one)
Plans for the future? I wish I had them
Anything else you feel is pertinent:
What aspect of History are you focused on?
24 Dec 2018, 11:03 pm
What is your first name? Gen will do. Nickname Ginger
Age: 53
Location: Southwest
Current perseverations: Minecraft, Geneaology, Gaming, RE-practicing former musical skills, Editing&co translating Chinese Light Novels, Drawing, bringing my son closer to skill for age. Not necessarily in order of time spent in focus.
When did you discover AS? Dad did but it was seen in our family already as a DX even back then in the 60s. So nice to be in monied families back then when tackling "rare" conditions. I was 3 was official first DX in Europe, second DX was that I was "cured" after therapy when I was 6 (because I became excellent 'Mimic" ..lol.. those tricksy humans won't know I'm different!). My last therapy session was at age 6 and a half.
Do you have other psych diagnoses? Hmm is Dyslexia considered psychological nowdays? I have had a previous DX of PTSD too.
Do you have a degree? Nope, a few credits short, then life happened.
Kids? Yep...3. all born after I was 30.
Favorite music, other than NIN Eclectic in a genre . but as DJ I play house and custom remix most.
Job? Presently a NEET
Relationship with significant other, past or present? Have a literal hand count of Exs. Ex husband was a traumatic experience. Latest guy is one that -I- actually picked! Instead of going with flow of a pursuer. Going strong as couple since summer 2012 and engaged in 2013. But we are rarely on same continent. It may go south after we get married.
Plans for the future? REjoin the workforce. Possibly go back to school to learn a skill viable for my health, age an interests. Pay off arrears stacked from older kids. Gain full custody of minor child in the house. get married, move to Poland, work towards retirement. Live mellow drama free life (at least preventable drama)
Anything else you feel is pertinent: I seem to have had some social and life skill regression in recent years. I may need to relearn Humanese again.
30 Mar 2019, 11:19 pm
What is your first name? Rory
Age: 55
Location: New Mexico
Current perseverations: Building a new & much-needed work wardrobe, which for me involves endless research and finding the best choices that are within my budget (yes, there's even a spreadsheet); anime, right now specifically Sailor Moon; endless vacation planning; cross stitch; perfecting my cupcake baking repertoire; and reading voraciously.
When did you discover AS? Years ago i learned some acquaintances have AS but didn't learn much about it; discovered Attwood and descriptions of AS in females about 2 months ago. Numerous traits and experiences from childhood to now started to really click with those descriptions. Considering assessment & potential diagnosis.
Do you have other psych diagnoses? Yes. Attachment disorder with mixed depression & anxiety; gender dysphoria; binge-eating disorder.
Do you have a degree? No, never able to complete college; have tried 3 times so far
Kids? No, only furkids by choice
Favorite music, other than NIN Dance music from 70s to present; 80s/90s alt; classical, especially baroque; celtic; bhangra
Job? Yes, i've been a workaholic for decades.
Relationship with significant other, past or present? Married 5+ years, though we've been together for 16 years total.
Plans for the future? Becoming more & more authentically me; selling our house; early retirement; volunteering; traveling.
Anything else you feel is pertinent: i'm a transgender female (AMAB) late bloomer, started my gender transition at age 54.
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Joined: 19 May 2016
Gender: Female
Posts: 1,097
Location: The High Coast, via Mullingar, Westmeath
31 Mar 2019, 9:38 am
13 Apr 2019, 10:21 am
What is your first name?
Age: 61
Location: Mid-Atlantic region, US
Current perseverations: Reading - mostly non-fiction, mostly life sciences, preparing to move, plants, Rimworld, Civ
When did you discover AS? Suspected for a while, pretty certain now but not diagnosed. This week I started feeling certain on reading more. AQ test score 39
Do you have other psych diagnoses? Major depression, dysthymia, general anxiety disorder, (I suspect C-PTSD, but almost nothing will make me go back to a therapist)
Do you have a degree? BS Horticulture
Kids? Daughter, grandson, granddaughter
Favorite music, other than NIN Classical, baroque, renaissance, medieval, new wave, trance, some other forms of electronica, Indian folk, Arabic folk
Job? Retired. Former Extension agent, head gardener in a botanical garden (my favorite job), garden center woody plant manager, landscaping
Relationship with significant other, past or present? Way past, disastrous
Plans for the future? Moving to S. America in late May, figuring myself out, learning a pile of new plants I've never met before, hopefully meeting some compatible humans
19 May 2019, 9:40 pm
What is your first name? Ricky
Age: 22
Location: Los Angeles
Current perseverations: Tattoos and my pet bird
When did you discover AS? I was 9. My parents told me about it
Do you have other psych diagnoses? No but I might. I have other struggles with my mood. My parents want me to get it checked out.
Do you have a degree? No but I want one. I would get a degree in History or Criminology. I would minor in Religion or Latin American Studies. That stuff interests me. I just wish I did not struggle with the social part of everything in life.
Kids? None
Favorite music, other than NIN Rock music
Job? I do volunteer work and odd jobs. Job interviews are extremely stressful for me and I can't seem to get through practice ones.
Relationship with significant other, past or present? I have been in one relationship with a girl who also has autism. It did not really go well for me though. She was really controlling.
Plans for the future? I hope to have a full time job one day. I live in a group home now. I want to be able to support myself.
Anything else you feel is pertinent
My favorite colors are blue and purple
I like the smell of perfume
I am very quiet
and I learn things slowly
14 Jul 2019, 1:36 pm
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17 Jul 2019, 3:05 am
Age: 29
Location: Kansas
Current perseverations: Writing, re-painting old furniture (NOT mid-century modern beauties though, I leave those alone like everyone should!), collecting vintage dresses, vintage figurines, toy rayguns, toy robots, and anything else I find interesting, reading (mostly non-fiction, right now I'm on a medical kick), thrifting, taking classes, video games, planning trips, I'm basically just all over the place.
When did you discover AS? Late teens/early 20s.
Do you have other psych diagnoses? ADHD.
Do you have a degree? Yes, I have a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.
Kids? Yep!
Favorite music, other than NIN: I'm super into music but I'd say my all time favorites are The Cramps, Depeche Mode, Garbage, Neko Case, Gorillaz, The Handsome Family, Fiona Apple, The Distillers and anything else Brody Dalle does, etc.
Job? Yeah, I work full time in the healthcare field.
Relationship with significant other, past or present? I'm married, I was also in a serious, long-term relationship before this one for five years. I had other relationships and casual things that lasted for less than a year before that.
Plans for the future? Oh jeez, so many. I'd love to be a column writer like those folks at Vox.com, or become a physician. Maybe have a business or something. Who knows if any of it will come to fruition.
Anything else you feel is pertinent: I have an identical twin, that's pretty cool.
May I ask, does your TWIN have ASD like you? I'm fascinated by the degree to which ASD may or may not be genetic.
If you are willing to answer, I would also like to know if you and your twin have sensory challenges and if you have identical sensory issues.
A warm welcome to WP.
17 Jul 2019, 7:51 am
Age: 29
Location: Kansas
Current perseverations: Writing, re-painting old furniture (NOT mid-century modern beauties though, I leave those alone like everyone should!), collecting vintage dresses, vintage figurines, toy rayguns, toy robots, and anything else I find interesting, reading (mostly non-fiction, right now I'm on a medical kick), thrifting, taking classes, video games, planning trips, I'm basically just all over the place.
When did you discover AS? Late teens/early 20s.
Do you have other psych diagnoses? ADHD.
Do you have a degree? Yes, I have a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.
Kids? Yep!
Favorite music, other than NIN: I'm super into music but I'd say my all time favorites are The Cramps, Depeche Mode, Garbage, Neko Case, Gorillaz, The Handsome Family, Fiona Apple, The Distillers and anything else Brody Dalle does, etc.
Job? Yeah, I work full time in the healthcare field.
Relationship with significant other, past or present? I'm married, I was also in a serious, long-term relationship before this one for five years. I had other relationships and casual things that lasted for less than a year before that.
Plans for the future? Oh jeez, so many. I'd love to be a column writer like those folks at Vox.com, or become a physician. Maybe have a business or something. Who knows if any of it will come to fruition.
Anything else you feel is pertinent: I have an identical twin, that's pretty cool.
May I ask, does your TWIN have ASD like you? I'm fascinated by the degree to which ASD may or may not be genetic.
If you are willing to answer, I would also like to know if you and your twin have sensory challenges and if you have identical sensory issues.
A warm welcome to WP.
Hi! Thanks! Nice to meet ya!
My twin has not been evaluated but I’ve been encouraging her to. The odd thing is I have ADHD but my twin does not. The genetics of monozygotic twins is pretty fascinating. Although (in theory) we share the same DNA, we have minor genetic differences between each other that change over time due to environmental factors (especially as we get older). For example, my twin has always been taller than I am by two inches and she was larger at birth.
I think she's most likely on the spectrum but she seems less affected than I do. She always had an easier time with school and had friends. She doesn't have nearly as many sensory issues as I do either. When we were babies I was the more "difficult" one. The interesting thing is that both of our sons have autism as well, and there have been other males in the family who showed autistic traits. So far I'm the only female that's been diagnosed. ADHD also runs in my family on the maternal side. My dad was adopted though so I'm not sure about his side.
My maternal side of the family includes psychiatric disorders too, and I've read some studies about how ADHD, autism, and bipolar could be genetically linked but it's all very not well understood. There are some genes that are linked with ASD but mostly it's still unclear.
If you have more questions let me know and I'll be happy to answer!
17 Jul 2019, 2:28 pm
Age: 29
Location: Kansas
Current perseverations: Writing, re-painting old furniture (NOT mid-century modern beauties though, I leave those alone like everyone should!), collecting vintage dresses, vintage figurines, toy rayguns, toy robots, and anything else I find interesting, reading (mostly non-fiction, right now I'm on a medical kick), thrifting, taking classes, video games, planning trips, I'm basically just all over the place.
When did you discover AS? Late teens/early 20s.
Do you have other psych diagnoses? ADHD.
Do you have a degree? Yes, I have a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.
Kids? Yep!
Favorite music, other than NIN: I'm super into music but I'd say my all time favorites are The Cramps, Depeche Mode, Garbage, Neko Case, Gorillaz, The Handsome Family, Fiona Apple, The Distillers and anything else Brody Dalle does, etc.
Job? Yeah, I work full time in the healthcare field.
Relationship with significant other, past or present? I'm married, I was also in a serious, long-term relationship before this one for five years. I had other relationships and casual things that lasted for less than a year before that.
Plans for the future? Oh jeez, so many. I'd love to be a column writer like those folks at Vox.com, or become a physician. Maybe have a business or something. Who knows if any of it will come to fruition.
Anything else you feel is pertinent: I have an identical twin, that's pretty cool.
May I ask, does your TWIN have ASD like you? I'm fascinated by the degree to which ASD may or may not be genetic.
If you are willing to answer, I would also like to know if you and your twin have sensory challenges and if you have identical sensory issues.
A warm welcome to WP.
Hi! Thanks! Nice to meet ya!
My twin has not been evaluated but I’ve been encouraging her to. The odd thing is I have ADHD but my twin does not. The genetics of monozygotic twins is pretty fascinating. Although (in theory) we share the same DNA, we have minor genetic differences between each other that change over time due to environmental factors (especially as we get older). For example, my twin has always been taller than I am by two inches and she was larger at birth.
I think she's most likely on the spectrum but she seems less affected than I do. She always had an easier time with school and had friends. She doesn't have nearly as many sensory issues as I do either. When we were babies I was the more "difficult" one. The interesting thing is that both of our sons have autism as well, and there have been other males in the family who showed autistic traits. So far I'm the only female that's been diagnosed. ADHD also runs in my family on the maternal side. My dad was adopted though so I'm not sure about his side.
My maternal side of the family includes psychiatric disorders too, and I've read some studies about how ADHD, autism, and bipolar could be genetically linked but it's all very not well understood. There are some genes that are linked with ASD but mostly it's still unclear.
If you have more questions let me know and I'll be happy to answer!
TY for your thorough answer!
It would be interesting to see how your twin would score on the https://www.autismresearchcentre.com/arc_tests
I know they are not a 'full' evaluation but they would give some indication, esp. the ASQ(Adult).
I've known a set of ident. twins for 30 yrs, and it is fascinating to see the epi-genetic changes pile up. Their rate of aging is different, personality, bone density, etc, etc... I can easily tell their voices apart...lol...even on the phone...I need one word only
One is married and the single twin lives with them...
It is all utterly fascinating!
17 Jul 2019, 8:45 pm
It would be interesting to see how your twin would score on the https://www.autismresearchcentre.com/arc_tests
I know they are not a 'full' evaluation but they would give some indication, esp. the ASQ(Adult).
I've known a set of ident. twins for 30 yrs, and it is fascinating to see the epi-genetic changes pile up. Their rate of aging is different, personality, bone density, etc, etc... I can easily tell their voices apart...lol...even on the phone...I need one word only
One is married and the single twin lives with them...
It is all utterly fascinating!That's so interesting! My twin and I speak exactly the same way, it's super weird. Not even our own parents can tell us apart on the phone. I wish my twin didn't live so far away from me. We've been living in different states for the past 11 years. We chat everyday through text but I wish we lived closer. Although we are different in a lot of ways and have different interests, we're still pretty close.
I sent her that assessment, I will report back with her results when she does it! I think I was given this assessment too, I'll have to look up my score.
18 Jul 2019, 7:42 pm
It would be interesting to see how your twin would score on the https://www.autismresearchcentre.com/arc_tests
I know they are not a 'full' evaluation but they would give some indication, esp. the ASQ(Adult).
I've known a set of ident. twins for 30 yrs, and it is fascinating to see the epi-genetic changes pile up. Their rate of aging is different, personality, bone density, etc, etc... I can easily tell their voices apart...lol...even on the phone...I need one word only
One is married and the single twin lives with them...
It is all utterly fascinating!That's so interesting! My twin and I speak exactly the same way, it's super weird. Not even our own parents can tell us apart on the phone. I wish my twin didn't live so far away from me. We've been living in different states for the past 11 years. We chat everyday through text but I wish we lived closer. Although we are different in a lot of ways and have different interests, we're still pretty close.
I sent her that assessment, I will report back with her results when she does it! I think I was given this assessment too, I'll have to look up my score.
I look forward to hearing your report!
18 Jul 2019, 10:16 pm
It would be interesting to see how your twin would score on the https://www.autismresearchcentre.com/arc_tests
I know they are not a 'full' evaluation but they would give some indication, esp. the ASQ(Adult).
I've known a set of ident. twins for 30 yrs, and it is fascinating to see the epi-genetic changes pile up. Their rate of aging is different, personality, bone density, etc, etc... I can easily tell their voices apart...lol...even on the phone...I need one word only
One is married and the single twin lives with them...
It is all utterly fascinating!That's so interesting! My twin and I speak exactly the same way, it's super weird. Not even our own parents can tell us apart on the phone. I wish my twin didn't live so far away from me. We've been living in different states for the past 11 years. We chat everyday through text but I wish we lived closer. Although we are different in a lot of ways and have different interests, we're still pretty close.
I sent her that assessment, I will report back with her results when she does it! I think I was given this assessment too, I'll have to look up my score.
I look forward to hearing your report!
My twin and I only have a difference of 3 points. I had a 41 and she had 38. Hmm!
20 Jul 2019, 12:36 am
It would be interesting to see how your twin would score on the https://www.autismresearchcentre.com/arc_tests
I know they are not a 'full' evaluation but they would give some indication, esp. the ASQ(Adult).
I've known a set of ident. twins for 30 yrs, and it is fascinating to see the epi-genetic changes pile up. Their rate of aging is different, personality, bone density, etc, etc... I can easily tell their voices apart...lol...even on the phone...I need one word only
One is married and the single twin lives with them...
It is all utterly fascinating!That's so interesting! My twin and I speak exactly the same way, it's super weird. Not even our own parents can tell us apart on the phone. I wish my twin didn't live so far away from me. We've been living in different states for the past 11 years. We chat everyday through text but I wish we lived closer. Although we are different in a lot of ways and have different interests, we're still pretty close.
I sent her that assessment, I will report back with her results when she does it! I think I was given this assessment too, I'll have to look up my score.
I look forward to hearing your report!
My twin and I only have a difference of 3 points. I had a 41 and she had 38. Hmm!
Were you and your twin surprised at how high her score is?
