Unfortunately not. Everything in the NT world seems to be about socializing.
Even in my work, I'm constantly being told by my room leader to "include" my Aspie and Autie kids ( I had two last year, and have one this year) in the team games and things...whether they want to join in or not. And usually they don't want to. I always think if they're happy doing their own thing, let them be, but my NT room leader says they can't possibly "be happy" unless they're forced to play ball, tag, or whatever with the others.
I'm currently working on my advanced qualifications and majoring in Autistic/special needs kids. Once I get those quals in my hot little hand, I can then tell the room leader to go take a hike if I disagree with his decisions.
Alison
that's the world we live in. nt's generally think that if someone is alone, they are usually in a bad mood. this is part of the reason why they think that we are suffering from a disease, becuase we prefer alone time. this is probaly also why nt's generally cannot study on their own that well, and must form study groups to do well in tests. i can go through times where i'm talking for a hour and be by myself the rest of the day and have no problems. personally, if i don't have any alone time during the day, it usually leads to problems, becuase i don't get time to think things through, just random things. i actually prefer doing things by myself or with a buddy so i can have that personal space that i desire most, becuase i've learned over the years, that i do things best when not hindred by soicalzing intrests.
also, i hated group projects through school, becuase it seemed like they were excuses to socalize by the nt's and i was usually the one to do the extra work or always keep them in check. group work is the worst if i don't work with people that know we are here to work. this usually led to alot of hissy fits becuase of their lack of work ethic. they are a bit more bearble in college becuase they are usually on track.
don't get me wrong, i like hanging out with others, but i am not depedent on friends for my emointonal surival.