Yeah I’d ignore those people.
I kind of lost track on to whether I had Aspergers (particularly because, at the moment, it’s not important).
So unless I get something stating I have it, I’m not going to say anything about it from now on.
On another note, my mom was thinking of having my handwriting checked to see why it’s still sloppy as a toddlers at 18 years of age.
But I’m just going to wait and see how long it takes.
My handwriting’s atrocious as well, it’s really quite annoying sometimes. 
I’m pretty sure that I’m borderline OCD, as well as a perfectionist (the two probably overlap a lot). For example, when I turn on taps that have four spoke things poking out so it look like a + when you look at it from the top, I like to line it up so that the spokes are straight and parallel with the wall/sink. It also bugs me when the TV or stereo’s volume isn’t o a multiple of five, but I hear that’s a common thing.
I also really, really dislike doing drafts of anything - which is a real problem when it comes to writing. I like to get something done perfect the first time rather than do a draft and revise and rewrite over it later.
They’re not that major that they’d interfere with my life, so I haven’t actually been tested for anything, but I’ve noticed them over the past couple of years (I didn’t even pick up on the perfectionist thing until one of my old High School teachers pointed it out - it was quite a revelation!)
Yes. I have this problem multiple times a day.
OK, so I have never been on this thread before and I haven’t been able to read through all of it or anything but I need some advice from those of you with Aspergers. A friend of mine (not super close but still a friend) has been diagnosed with this. He is currently going through a difficult time, questioning both his sexuality and gender identity. He reached out to myself and a few other friends who offered him support and help. However, things started to get out of hand with him constantly burdening us with his issues and not taking any of the advice or support we were trying to give. Not only that, but it was bringing us down emotionally as well. We all agreed that we were at our limit of the help we can give him, because there is only so much we can do. So, we contacted our teacher who spoke to him today and mentioned to him that he should see the school counselor to get proffessional help, because we can’t give him that. The teacher then explained to us that he has Aspergers and how he has troubles picking up social cues, that kind of thing. I guess my question is what can I do to make communication easier between us? I still want to be his friend and talk to him, just not about his problems all the time. He says he takes sarcasm very literally so clearly I should avoid that, but what else? He also said that if I’m feeling overwhelmed by anything he’s saying then I just need to tell him, but I feel like being blunt will be rude and insensitive. So that’s why I would like to know from someone who has it, what types of things can other people do to improve social interaction with you?
Thanks to anyone who read all that!! 
Well, I’m not sure whether or not I actually do have a sort of disability or disorder, or something ( 
). However, I do have some interesting/annoying quirks about myself. Physically, I think I have some issues. I have spas attacks, although usually for some reason. Like, if I see something from a movie or a show like a funny line that was executed so well/cool, I get super excited and sometimes throw a quick thumbs up. Other times, if I think a small bug or a speck is too close to me or something, I blow at it immediately or get up to find somewhere else to be. Even though I work out and exercise, I don’t have consistent ready-to-go-energy and instead have big bursts of energy at random times. My parents are the ones who usually have to put up with me doing this. I try to stop myself, and I’m getting better, but somehow I can control it better in public. 
Also, I’m not exactly a “friend” person. Don’t get me wrong, lots of kids know me at school and I know many of them consider me my friend. I feel bad saying this ('cuz I love 'em), I but I feel that out of all the friends I ever had, almost the whole bunch of them could only be considered strong acquaintances to me. I can be sociable, but I hate being so outgoing, especially when everyone just wants to go out and do so many things just because they’re young teens! I’m not even sure anymore if I’m shy or just seen that way because I don’t care to talk about most nonsense my friends and/or “friends” do. Generally, I also prefer to talk to adults than teens/kids (unless they’re family) except at my high school where most of the students actually seem to act more mature than some of my snide teachers. 
(I know it’s lengthy)
Also, I can be grade-obsessed. Any paper not marked as an A, B, or C can set me off 
— because I am not lazy in school! I also can’t stand bandwagons, uncool trends, and when good girls don’t treat good guys equally (and vice versa).
Fun fact: When watching a Pixar movie, I HAVE to watch the theatrical short first and the feature-based short (if it has one) right after the movie. I also don’t like to pause it unless I’m willing to stop there for the day (sometimes I will).
There are other minor things, but those are the big ones. I imagine these fall into some category…I just don’t know what.
I’m similar to you in some ways. I can get really hyper and excited too. I don’t spend much time with friends. I usually go out and do stuff with my mom. I feel like planning stuff with friends is a lot of work. I seem to get along better with people either younger or older than me.
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I’m similar to you in some ways. I can get really hyper and excited too. I don’t spend much time with friends. I usually go out and do stuff with my mom. I feel like planning stuff with friends is a lot of work. I seem to get along better with people either younger or older than me.
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That’s interesting. I wasn’t sure if it was normal that I didn’t hang out as much with the guys from school. Nice to know you’re also a bit more casual with the family too, Amy. This past school year, I met a nice kid in one of my classes who was also similar to us. Soon I find out he’s actually my third cousin! No wonder we had a lot in common! He actually invited me to a trip to the mall a few days ago with his friend. Even though it’s cool that we’re cousins, I see him and his buddies as good friends. 
Sounds like you have Asperger’s maybe.
I do think that sounds quite a bit like me, so Asperger’s is possible!
I also 120% agree with this. 