So i do seem to have emotions but i just don’t seem to be able to attach those emotions to people outside my immediate family unit. Justine, Growing up I had cousins who used to joke about me having autism. Thanks. They think I make it all up. Look for a doctor who understands about Autism Spectrum Disorders and Asperger’s Syndrome and go and talk to them. I will send you an email to see what can be done. – I have weird things that I fear like chickens and other large birds. Please come back and let us know how you go. What are the benefits if you are diagnosed? These would be the best people to help you in your own local region. However, it never crossed my mind to get a diagnosis as I felt I could manage ok – in my head of course. I can say that many people who are struggling and suspect that they may be on the Autism Spectrum do go on to seek professional advice and get a diagnosis. Hello, Interesting concept though. He does not do well with the “leave it for now and we’ll come back to it”. I am in the fortunate position of being in a well paid and secure job, thus I am able to afford private counseling. And i rarely talk to others about my hobbies at all. I taught them basic maths with a large abacas, so that they saw the pattern and recognised a system in it. Usually I don’t comment because I am afraid of the replies. I have always had a serious tension within regarding being some sort of misfit, but never thought of autism/Asperger’s. When I talk, it isn’t always easy for others to get a word in edgewise. . Although looking in my life I do have burnouts quite regularly and always wondered what caused them. I just really want help. Thanks for sharing your score with us . The Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ) is a self-administered questionnaire to measure autistic traits in adults (age 16+) with IQ in the normal range (IQ >=80). I have been diagnosed with Sensory Processing disorder. Your doctor may be able to advise you directly or else may be able to point you in the right direction to someone who is more able to assist you. The next blow came when I was 10, alone in the kitchen doing the dishes (1-2 days worth? . I don’t have any friends, and have no idea what to say to anyone. If you own it, people will be in awe. At the end of the questionnaire, a score is generated that indicates if a person is on the spectrum or not. I am most definitely an introvert and much that I read about autism spectrum disorders sounds a lot like introversion combined with hypersensitivity and some level of OCD. I wasn’t doing that as a favor to you, I was using it as an excuse to avoid talking to you. I multitask heavily.I paint. Hi Cassie So thank you. Can there be so many with this problem? It truly is a personal decision to pursue a formal diagnosis. True we are all humans with many and varied personalities and characteristics. All the very best. I hate who I am, yet, I like who I am too. I could make friends, but usually one at a time and I was very clinging, dependent or protective. Have to work harder at some things. I think if it turns out I am an apsie it would help me understand and feel more comfortable being me, and I’d stop worrying about being accepted/sociable. Thank you for your kind words regarding our website. Im not sure i understand the questions about imagination, i consider myself to have a very good imagination and when im walking to pick my children up from school or going to work i often make a story up in my head and play that story over every time i do both until it has a reached a satisfactory conclusion . When i was younger i struggled in school and was always in the lower classes suffering with dyslexia. Thanks for sharing. 26 – 31 Is a borderline score. I don’t know if I’m going to seek further diagnosis, though it would be relieving to be able to say “I am the way I am because I have Asperger syndrome”. Both the counselor and doctor should be able to point you in the right direction towards a professional who can put you through the formal diagnosis process. You can go to your family doctor, but unless they are familiar with the autism spectrum then this may not be the best place to start. A forum which I frequent, has a very high number of aspies, and their constant misunderstanding, misinterpretations and downright argumentative towoard discussions, frankly, is often irritating enough to make me find something else to do (which isn’t in itself always a bad thing, but when someone’s behaviour drives people away from doing something they enjoy, then IMHO that _is_ a problem…) Being surrounded by/immersed in this ‘aspie soup’, and frequently finding myself at odds with them and their opinions, I was starting to wonder if _I_ was the a**hole who just didn’t get it, and if my love for debating and willingness to debate a point to death, could have meant that I was One of Them! From the age of 10 to 16 I was put in the child mental health service for ‘school phobia’ because I didn’t want to go to school. Now, i live in florida, and doctors are more specific, and your test helped. I appreciate you sharing your comment . They are happy with the skills that they have in life and in handling various situations and relationships etc. Now my whole life is actually starting to make sense! It really can help having a trusted, safe place where you can bear your burden! I am lecturing and can spot my traits in others, I use this to my advantage and understand the difficulty they have in a classroom environment (they get good grades!!!). Now I strongly suspect that I have Aspergers I can think of noting else and keep crying (something I hardly ever do!!) I would rather have a mediocre mind than be highly intelligent. There is enough room in this world for everyone! My wife told me she was glad we could stay in one place, but told me she needed to give me some advice. I also came across some questions that I have never seen before, but when I saw them I sure recognized myself and wonder what they mean and where they fall in the spectrum. The AQ consists of 50 statements, giving you 4 choices for each statement: Note: it makes no difference to your score whether you choose slightly or definitely, so treat the statements as a binary choice agree and disagree. From it I found aspergers syndrome and have found many things that match my personality. I truly wish you all the very best and hope to hear from you again. Some people do find that it does help to talk to their doctor, but not everyone decides to do that. Justine . Please feel free to come back and let us know how you get on and what you decide. People who understand are often key…. For an example, when I become attached to a particular subject of interest, I find it quite difficult to properly allocate an appropriate amount of time for said subject to be researched, practised, and or simply contemplated. Do others waver continually between analytical and rightbrain??? He & our son have this complicated relationship of love and hate, both not realizing what or why for the way they are toward each other. If I try to imagine something, I find it very easy to create a picture in my mind. You ask me the question about whether I think you may or may not have asperger’s syndrome. I don’t even know where to start. My heart goes out to you as I know that relating to others in ways that they understand can be quite challenging! As a teenager, my social interactions are difficult at best. A lot of the symptoms applied to myself when I was younger and some now. But the flip side of the coin is I feel like I’m a bad person because for me to make that same connection with someone would take years of fumbling through awkward conversations and repeated failures of communication. Come back and share again anytime you want to. Although, I’ve got a really good IQ score and I am rather quirky that doesn’t mean I’m de facto an aspie. The autism spectrum quotient (AQ-10) tool is recommended for use with adults with possible autism who do not have a moderate or severe learning disability. That makes me wonder if I’m a bit of a failure, or disappointment career wise. I have always had a addictive personality ie.. Gambling and drinking always. What I can say is that it may be a good idea to discuss it with your family and also with your family doctor. I’m just not too sure right now. I have 8 people I can call friends, and I’ve known all of them for more than 10 years. My entire wardrobe consists of nothing more than work clothes … black trousers, white culinary jackets, cook shirts, black socks, and black restaurant shoes. How do I find out the truth? Thank you for taking the test (5 times! That is a really difficult question that you asked about talking to your parents. Similar stories to the above contributors – always felt like a weirdo compared to everyone else, eye contact takes so much effort to do…..looking everywhere BUT at the person talking seems fine to me…., relationships I just can’t handle (divorced once – learnt my lesson! I was told as a child i would never be anything as i scored very low on all tests and was labeled with dyslexia and dyspraxia they also wanted me to have the label of autism but i asked what that would get me and they said nothing so I didn’t want it (as not beneficial) The other 2 labels got me a laptop and other bits so i didn’t mind them. After more research I now know for sure I have Asperger’s. I don’t have an official diagnosis.. My score was 42. . My mom always tells people I have ‘problems’, and I can’t help my strange behavior. I also have a strong dislike of the telephone, and rarely answer or call back – I prefer emails and text messages. Hi Friend I do debate class though and do okay. I’m also nearly 50 though, have a BS degree and have over the years worked to overcome social awkwardness by taking public speaking, be more assertive and so on. The blinking and loud sound of game shows or anything like that was always very irritating. So had many problems with social problems and always sought to be alone, like being in forest. Justine. These were the only friends that I had, and without them I felt alone. I frequently find that I don’t know how to keep a conversation going. It is just a matter of finding a professional who is familiar with it. The Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ) is a self-report measure of autistic traits. You can gather some good information from this website http://www.asperger.asn.au/ This is a registered charity in Australia and offer a range of services. I knew I would get a low score for this as I still struggle to read certain verbal cues, understand social rules, and often regard humans more fun to interact with than animals. They not only have plan B, but plan C and beyond. I was angry that this kid came into my home and that it was my responsibility to entertain him. I scored 34 here and 128 (aspie) / 69 (non-autistic) in the rdos.net, In my first visit to a psychologist (I was 11) he suggested the possibility that I have AS, but I gave up after a few sections because I felt very uncomfortable. I would definitely recommend that you do the same, as it is obviously affecting your quality of life. I’ve been concerned that he showed AS but most of his symptoms lean towards ADHD. My wife often tells me i am very blunt and rude to her friends, i just think i speak my mind. Plucked up the courage to speak to the doctor last time…to be told it is not an illness and you cannot be medically tested! This is often very helpful and will let you know that you are not alone! Some days I just wish I could stay home and not have to face ‘everyone’ out there. Tantrum before school), and smells. Do you think I am just socially awkward? While someone with aspergers are usually quiet and prefer to be on their own, someone with high functioning autism is usually very interactive. I was ambidextrous up until high school, when i was forced to choose one hand to write with as my handwriting was so bad. I jam just not able to understand how they can feel so much, it is beyond me. so i scored 41, and my friends (the two friends i have made) are convinced i have aspergers, and when i reading about it, a see myself a lot, and i think its fun! Funny hey! This does not imply that they are self-centered or self-obsessive. – I have a very strong conscience, at least I think I do. It is like that I had no choice but to speak, so I spoke, just to adapt to the environment. Getting a diagnosis does not change the condition, but rather it truly can give some answers, clarity and validation. If you do not want to tell your parents at this stage then it may be best, as you said, to wait until you are a little older and head off to university. This is the second time I’ve take a test like this and scored high on it, and I wonder what’s the use of seeking out therapy or counseling or whatever… and the other question has to do with my depression. But other traits I have had made me question. Justine. I fully agree with that. . It would be best if you can seek out a professional who is familiar with asperger’s syndrome and Autism spectrum disorders. But if you feel you are coping well with life, for the most part, then this step may not be necessary. You can find it here: https://aspergerstest.net/contact-us/. Thanks for sharing your score and comment. This is just my opinion, but I don’t blame your husband for not wanting to be labeled. . As a kid, it seemed I was always bullied, very poor at sports and very good at art. Because we’re all humans right? Justine . 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