Hi,
I know this post is about Michael 1's thread, however, I can relate to what 7:00Oclock said about sexuality.
I thought I was sexually broken as well and was diagnosed with AS! I feel as though I don't experience sexual attraction either and found out about AVEN as well.
That was AFTER I was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. I feel the same way as you do in that I feel more free to know why I was different.
However, the thing that still leaves me feeling very insecure is dating. Most of the times I am not interested and I also feel that no guy will be interested in me once he finds out that I have never had sex with anyone.
I am not comfortable with touch or any physical intimace. I don't understand how NT do all that stuff. Hugging, kissing, touching, just feel so foreign to me.
It kind of makes me still feel bad about myself, however, like my psyhcologist told me a lot of people with AS experience Asexuality.
But I still feel the world doesn't understand
Anyhow, Michael 1 welcome and I hope you learn a lot from AFF!!
When I tell people things like I have no friends and I don't like being touched or that I don't find people attractive I always get a response that implies there is something terribly awful about my existance.
I finally have one good friend who understands my autistic side! And like you I don't find people attractive! You know maybe it's better if you don't tell people about how you feel! I know that being aspies we are truly honest, but most people can be CRUEL and it's non of their business to know how you feel. Only you can accept yourself!!!
I've never been sociable because I'm not really interested in other people- that sound nasty doesn't it- but generally I think people are different to me because they need to belong and be loved, whereas I just prefer being on my own and find other people annoying and hard work. I don't mind being liked but I don't need it.
It doesn't sound nasty!!! You are who you are and again don't worry about trying to be like others. I do like people and I can socialize from time to time...But most of the times I am INTROVERTED and unless there is a cool topic in which I am interested in I usually don't say much either.
It's important to me to have a job, otherwise I'd get bored and be poor. I just have the wrong one and not the easiest personality with which to get another.
Maybe you should try Vocational Rehab that is if you live in the U.S. They might help you find a better job that is suited for you. I am thinking about going back myself!!!
My choice with Asperges is going to be to accept it and try to live more like it and stop trying to fight against it. Not to use it as a label or excuse, but to try to become my own best friend and enjoy being different because it is not all bad. My work are giving me more councelling, not really sure about how much it helps, and I will return to my GP in a few weeks and maybe she can advice me more.
Wow, awesome!!! I guess that is the keep to peace is accepting yourself! That is what my pshcyologist told me acceptance is the key to happiness and that is great that your work is giving you councelling. Stick with it for a while as it might be beneficial!!!
In the meantime AFF is a great forum to learn about your aspieness and as you can see you are not alone there are tons of aspies who can relate to you 
Good luck, Kalo!
He has already been diagnosed with OCD but the consultant is reassessing him for ASD. As a parent I went through the tears "Not something else for him to deal with". Am I chasing "labels" that wont change who he is or help him were my initial thoughts.
Hi Cheekychic1111, while I feel for what you are going through I don't think you are chasing "labels"! That is what others say when they don't have differences in life.
It is IMPORTANT to know what is going on with your son!
I wish I would of know what was wrong with me at a YOUNGER age. I feel when children get diagnosed at a young age it does make life a little easier.
I have learning disabilities along with my AS and I didn't find out about all of those things until way into my adult life.
Having autism isn't the end of the world, however, what sucks is when one goes through life being misunderstood by family, friends and society.
Before my diagnosis the labels that school and society put on me was lazy, not concentrating, not trying hard enough, arrogant, shy, wierd, freak, etc. all of which I wasn't!
So the label you are seeking is the truth and believe me it will help your son to better understand himself and stick up for himself as well!
Good luck, Kalo!
Michael 1, are you in a union? Because if you have been officially diagnosed with Aspergers, the employers should be required to give you different duties and someone in the union might be able to help with this.
I have just received a referal 'pack' from from the '..........Aspergers Syndrome service' ( post delivered at 11:30PM, very odd !). So I'll ( and my parent ) will fill it out and send it off tomorrow.
Great news, fingers crossed!!!
They say it could take four months thought as they are part time. The government should fund these services to let them be full time.
In some areas they do. Then again 4 months is better than never
I have just received a referal 'pack' from from the '..........Aspergers Syndrome service' ( post delivered at 11:30PM, very odd !). So I'll ( and my parent ) will fill it out and send it off tomorrow.
Great news, fingers crossed!!!
Would you say the same for me if I received a referral pack?
What is that supposed to mean? It's how people react when others posts things like that, why would you receive any special/different treatment?
Because you're not certain if I have AS, at this point, as I fall from the AS stereotypes in certain key ways.
To be honest it's hard to be certain about anyone online, sometimes even diagnosed people. I would be pleased if you did receive such a pack because it would mean you'd actually gone and started the process
How about, instead of "certain," the best you might ask from others online is "highly speculative" of AS or another such condition?
Don't expect anything from anyone online. Even a specialist can't diagnose AS based on how you present online as an adult.
Yes, but even specialists and psychologists trained to look for Developmental Disorders in real life, have missed Asperger's with people who clearly have it. Or at least it is so, if I may judge from some of the writings on this forum.
They can be as trained as they like with Aspie KIDS but I'm talking about adults here.
Plus, do you really think that if it is so difficult to diagnose an adult even when they get to observe the adult and question them intensely, it would somehow be easier to diagnose them online?
I'm actually hoping that I do get the diagnosis, because Asperger's means I just am the way I am.
You are who you are no matter what label anyone sticks on you
PS: It may however help others accept you as such if you do have a diagnosis, though
I'm in the process of being referred to an Asperger's specialist to get diagnosed one way or the other.
I'm actually hoping that I do get the diagnosis, because Asperger's means I just am the way I am.
But you are the way you are no matter what label anyone sticks on you!
But you are the way you are no matter what label anyone sticks on you!
Damnit I forgot I already posted that! At least I'm consistent 
And it's still
true.
Indeed. Just frustrated that yet again I've completely forgotten something I did or said. My view hasn't changed, word for word the same, but still...