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[QUOTE=cyborgron;31240660]What is your favorite derogation term for your ailment?[/QUOTE] What's your favorite response for when you ask trivial questions? [B]edit:[/B] hurr assburgers XD SO FUNI AND RANDOM ^^;

I was on t.v and my friends mum saw me and said she thinks I might be autistic (she works with children with learning difficulties). I'm not though.

Do you find it hard to start new things and the like? Like use new stuff which has been changed/modified to the last one? Not skimming dem pages, sorry

[QUOTE=Dark RaveN;31225759]One thing really bothers me. There is said that people with Aspergers are not socially-stable and have interest in one or two subjects. Maybe I'm phrasing it wrong, but [b]can a person with Aspergers have big interest in social life?[/b][/QUOTE] From what I've seen, no.

[QUOTE=Erasus;31246173]Do you find it hard to start new things and the like? Like use new stuff which has been changed/modified to the last one? Not skimming dem pages, sorry[/QUOTE] I find it hard to accept change. My mom cleaned my room and moved a bunch of stuff while I was on a trip and when I got back I spent three hours making it the way it was.

[QUOTE=garychencool;31120459]are you able to fap?[/QUOTE] Yes. [editline]21st July 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=Dark RaveN;31225759]One thing really bothers me. There is said that people with Aspergers are not socially-stable and have interest in one or two subjects. Maybe I'm phrasing it wrong, but can a person with Aspergers have big interest in social life?[/QUOTE] Yes they can. The thing about Aspergers is that it's [i]common[/i] to be socially inept, but that does not mean that everyone who has it [i]will[/i] be that way. [editline]21st July 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=super_yurtle;31225820]OP do you really have aspergers or are you just one of those people who say they do?[/QUOTE] Read the damn thread. [editline]21st July 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=Dr_Funk;31226849]Correction: Asperger's Syndrome is not a "form of autism". Autism and AS are both disorders on the "autism spectrum" of disorders, a set group of pervasive developmental disorders characterised by common symptoms of social dysfunction, amongst other things. The name "autism spectrum" is just that - a name. It does not mean that all autism spectrum disorders are types of autism - in that case, autism would paradoxically be a variant of itself.[/QUOTE] Do you know anything about what you're talking about? The spectrum refers to the vast genetic disorders that characterize Autism. These same genes create Aspergers, it all depends on the reactions that have taken place. [editline]21st July 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=cyborgron;31240660]What is your favorite derogation term for your ailment?[/QUOTE] I actually used to call it Ass-Burgers, no lie. [editline]21st July 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=jaykray;31246125]I was on t.v and my friends mum saw me and said she thinks I might be autistic (she works with children with learning difficulties). I'm not though.[/QUOTE] What? [editline]21st July 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=Erasus;31246173]Do you find it hard to start new things and the like? Like use new stuff which has been changed/modified to the last one? Not skimming dem pages, sorry[/QUOTE] All humans (or animals in general) hate change, it's just that some of us have much stronger feelings and thus harder to accept change. It took me a while before I even touched a hamburger. I still can't have any toppings on them. [editline]21st July 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=.FLAP.JACK.DAN.;31248634]From what I've seen, no.[/QUOTE] I would have to disagree. [editline]21st July 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=FlakTheMighty;31254136]I find it hard to accept change. My mom cleaned my room and moved a bunch of stuff while I was on a trip and when I got back I spent three hours making it the way it was.[/QUOTE] My dad used to do that. Now all he does is complain all the fucking time.

I see aspergers as more of a benefit that worked in my favor, my whole kindergarten to the end of middle school years were fairly miserable because I was really moody and antisocial, but now I'm pretty damn good at socializing because I got to learn everything from the ground up. I can still be insanely awkward with general high school things(don't fit in very well at all with most high schoolers) I can handle the social situations that actually matter pretty well(talking to adults, leaving a good impression, being polite, etc.). I just wanted to know if any other aspies had a similar experience.

Pre-condition: I was diagnosed with Asperger's at around 8 years of age. I think this "syndrome" is just the result of child psychologists' OCD, needing to classify every little aberrance. Honestly, I just think Asperger's is a certain type of personality, not a syndrome. To further prove my point, I have not had a single classmate even suspect anything about me since high school, as during middle school I saw an excellent counselor. You can change a personality with counseling, but you can't remove a syndrome. Want a burger? It's clean. [editline]22nd July 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=mookman22;31263332]I see aspergers as more of a benefit that worked in my favor, my whole kindergarten to the end of middle school years were fairly miserable because I was really moody and antisocial, but now I'm pretty damn good at socializing because I got to learn everything from the ground up. I can still be insanely awkward with general high school things(don't fit in very well at all with most high schoolers) I can handle the social situations that actually matter pretty well(talking to adults, leaving a good impression, being polite, etc.). I just wanted to know if any other aspies had a similar experience.[/QUOTE] I have had an incredibly similar experience. I can survive a high-school environment, but don't really want to enter the social roller coaster of high-school life. I also deal well with adults, to the point where I enjoy their company more so than other kids' company. Also, accidental double post. How do I fix this? (I'm new to Facepunch).

It's hard for me to say no, sometimes, I always to agree to us, even so I lied and didn't mean it.

why is it that so many spergers act really fucking annoying on the internet also why is there so many aspergerians on webforums and shit like is it because they arent social in most other mediums or what

[QUOTE=lordwelsh;31264195]Also, accidental double post. How do I fix this? (I'm new to Facepunch).[/QUOTE] You didn't double post. It does that before the page is refreshed.

I have Asperger's myself too. I find it difficult to start new social contacts as I literally lock myself up and start saying stupid shit that is totally irrelevant. As for learning new things Id say Im pretty open to that. I learnt how to make models in 3ds max pretty quickly though I think that depends on the person rather than autism or whatever have you. I'd say I'm emotionally pretty stable, too. Never had any major depressed moments and I've stopped using medicines quite a while ago, I don't even need them since I'm usually more calm than I'm overly active. If anyone asks, yeah I'm diagnosed, just very mildly. Socializing is just a giant problem, but I really try to get along with everyone. I've got plenty of friends but I made those way before I started being so socially awkward. [editline]22nd July 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=Epic Lul;31273441]why is it that so many spergers act really fucking annoying on the internet also why is there so many aspergerians on webforums and shit like is it because they arent social in most other mediums or what[/QUOTE] Why is it that so many 'normal' people can be stone-hearted jerks more than so called assburgers attention whores can. Think about that. As for so many aspergers on forums and all, that's just pure coincedince.

[QUOTE=Epic Lul;31273441]why is it that so many spergers act really fucking annoying on the internet also why is there so many aspergerians on webforums and shit like is it because they arent social in most other mediums or what[/QUOTE] 1) Maybe they don't feel empathy the same way 2) Because they may find it hard to talk face to face

[QUOTE=mookman22;31263332]I see aspergers as more of a benefit that worked in my favor, my whole kindergarten to the end of middle school years were fairly miserable because I was really moody and antisocial, but now I'm pretty damn good at socializing because I got to learn everything from the ground up. I can still be insanely awkward with general high school things(don't fit in very well at all with most high schoolers) I can handle the social situations that actually matter pretty well(talking to adults, leaving a good impression, being polite, etc.). I just wanted to know if any other aspies had a similar experience.[/QUOTE] Extremely similar. But I do find myself having lots of friends in high-school as well as I wear my Autism like a medal. [editline]22nd July 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=lordwelsh;31264195]Pre-condition: I was diagnosed with Asperger's at around 8 years of age. [b]I think this "syndrome" is just the result of child psychologists' OCD, needing to classify every little aberrance.[/b] Honestly, I just think Asperger's is a certain type of personality, not a syndrome. To further prove my point, I have not had a single classmate even suspect anything about me since high school, as during middle school I saw an excellent counselor. You can change a personality with counseling, but you can't remove a syndrome. Want a burger? It's clean. [editline]22nd July 2011[/editline] I have had an incredibly similar experience. I can survive a high-school environment, but don't really want to enter the social roller coaster of high-school life. I also deal well with adults, to the point where I enjoy their company more so than other kids' company. Also, accidental double post. How do I fix this? (I'm new to Facepunch).[/QUOTE] Have you read any of my posts or done any research? My god man, read a book. Start here: (this one is the first you should read) [url]http://discovermagazine.com/2005/aug/autism-gene-located[/url] (simple article that was created before the above discovery) [url]http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/autism-and-genetics-a-breakthrough-that-sheds-light-on-a-medical-mystery-1996221.html[/url] (an actually study report) [url]http://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/abstract/158/7/1058[/url] [editline]22nd July 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=Epic Lul;31273441]why is it that so many spergers act really fucking annoying on the internet also why is there so many aspergerians on webforums and shit like is it because they arent social in most other mediums or what[/QUOTE] This is one of many things. The first thing that comes to mind is that they are anti-social in real life, but the lack of a face on the internet brings some hope to their social need. Another is that they aren't really diagnosed at all and think they have it because of Wikipedia (which is utter bullshit diagnosis).

I've been 'round several teenaged kids with Aspergers. I observed the ones with parents that pushed them to succeed more were significantly higher-functioning and vice versa. This leads me to believe some parents who get diagnosis of Aspergers decide "WELP I GUESS I SHOULDN'T PUT MUCH PRESSURE ON HIM TO BE SUCCESSFUL" and also that a kid growing up with Aspergers can usually become just as "normal" as most folks in the end with a proper and committed upbringing. I recall the 17 year old was struggling through high school and would cry right there at school, sure enough she had a single mother. Seems like it has a lot to do with their parents and not just simply "how much" Aspergers they're born with. Lots of other observations too, it's interesting to just observe and form mental notes and stuff. People's minds are interesting.

ITT: everyone except OP answering questions

[QUOTE=.FLAP.JACK.DAN.;31248634]From what I've seen, no.[/QUOTE] Uhm, yes? Every person with diagnosed asperger is an own individual. You can't judge the rest of the asperger's because of one or two anti-social asperger's.

[QUOTE=Meeps;31280050]ITT: everyone except OP answering questions[/QUOTE] Then you haven't read the thread. He has been answering questions quite less in the last few pages, but in the start almost all the questions were answered by him. [editline]22nd July 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=SlayerFin;31280334]Uhm, yes? Every person with diagnosed asperger is an own individual. You can't judge the rest of the asperger's because of one or two anti-social asperger's.[/QUOTE] I agree, but you should not judge anyone in the first place. Period.

[QUOTE=Epic Lul;31273441]why is it that so many spergers act really fucking annoying on the internet also why is there so many aspergerians on webforums and shit like is it because they arent social in most other mediums or what[/QUOTE] Because the internet is full of alot of socially awkward people who read the wikipedia page on aspergers and diagnose themselves.

[QUOTE=ForgottenKane;31280337]I agree, but you should not judge anyone in the first place. Period.[/QUOTE] Exactly. I also have asperger's syndrome and it's starting to ruin my self-confidence. Sometimes I'm extremely social and I feel happy, but now my mood is swinging all the time and I'm starting to get depressed and frustrated.

[QUOTE=SlayerFin;31280378]Exactly. I also have asperger's syndrome and it's starting to ruin my self-confidence. Sometimes I'm extremely social and I feel happy, but now my mood is swinging all the time and I'm starting to get depressed and frustrated.[/QUOTE] Aspergers doesn't really do anything like that, the most it will do (related to that) would be make your feelings (emotions) stronger and possibly make you slightly more aggressive. Go see a psychologist. I've been seeing one for about a year now (maybe less) and I can safely say I consider myself a pacifist. I used to go apeshit in a lot of situations but then I started seeing this psychologist and it relieves so much stress to let everything out and if it's a really good one they'll teach you to take control of your feelings and stop yourself from doing anything.

[QUOTE=ForgottenKane;31280698]Aspergers doesn't really do anything like that, the most it will do (related to that) would be make your feelings (emotions) stronger and possibly make you slightly more aggressive. Go see a psychologist. I've been seeing one for about a year now (maybe less) and I can safely say I consider myself a pacifist. I used to go apeshit in a lot of situations but then I started seeing this psychologist and it relieves so much stress to let everything out and if it's a really good one they'll teach you to take control of your feelings and stop yourself from doing anything.[/QUOTE] I have seen a psychologist for four years, doesn't help at all. Support from friends doesn't either. I'm starting to consider antidepressants.

I also have the assburgers but i don't let it effect me too much, always make fun of myself for having it but i suppose it helps to have a good comman sense and a even better personality...

Do you like building with Legos? (I only ask because of the stereotype that autistic people are obsessed with stacking things)

[QUOTE=Ardosos;31284474]Do you like building with Legos? (I only ask because of the stereotype that autistic people are obsessed with stacking things)[/QUOTE]I love lego... ...and i like Minecraft. Also, i don't think its just "Stacking" things, i think its because of the order of items, like packing a car or making a perfectly symmetrical mansion out of Lego. It's like, i love to make sure all my music on my iTunes has the correct album artwork...

I have Asperger's disorder myself, though it's not as severe as some other people that I know. What I've noticed about myself is that: 1) I tend to be an easier "social target," bullying, picked on, etc. 2) I am incredibly interested in a certain topic more than any other thing at a time, sometimes more than one. For me currently, those topics are role-playing games, Touhou, and music/singing. 3) Sometimes it's hard for me to tell if someone's being sarcastic or serious, and I tend to be a bit literal-minded at times. It's really not that difficult to live with, after you've had a little therapy and get a solid footing. I get along with most people fine.

Where does this stacking stereotype come from anyways? [editline]23rd July 2011[/editline] I mean what the hell man.

Honestly, if people with aspergers never told anyone they had it, no one would ever know. I have a couple friends who have it and I never would have guessed.

[QUOTE=Recurracy;31286180]Where does this stacking stereotype come from anyways? [editline]23rd July 2011[/editline] I mean what the hell man.[/QUOTE] Minecraft, I think.

It's because people with Aspergers have been noted to like stuff in an orderly fashion and such.