meet the autistic

[verte76]

I wasn't sure if I should put this thread here or in LS. Mods, if I'm screwing up, by all means move this. I have a form of autism called Aspergers' Syndrome. We often call ourselves "Aspies". It's a neurological disorder. People with AS lack social skills and have trouble communicating. We are people of habit, sameness and routine. It's really hard for us to accept any kind of change. Are there any other autistics here, or do you have one in your family?

 

[nbcrusader]

There are a couple of us Aspies here on the board

 

[financeguy]

I wasn't sure if I should put this thread here or in LS. Mods, if I'm screwing up, by all means move this. I have a form of autism called Aspergers' Syndrome. We often call ourselves "Aspies". It's a neurological disorder. People with AS lack social skills and have trouble communicating. We are people of habit, sameness and routine. It's really hard for us to accept any kind of change. Are there any other autistics here, or do you have one in your family?

verte76, I know little or nothing about Aspergers' but I hope that you know you are much loved and respected on here for all your contributions to FYM and your peaceful, calming and diplomatic influence. Far from lacking social skills or having trouble communicating, I think you come across as someone with very good and diplomatic communication skills. Actually, at times I wish I had your communication skills

 

[U2democrat]

verte, both you and nb are two of my favorite interferencers.

 

[verte76]

Thanks! Irvine and U2democrat, you're two of my favorite FYMers! I went through alot of real because I wasn't diagnosed right. The shrinks thought I had schizophrenia and some sort of personality disorder. Asperger's didn't make it into the diagnostic manuals until 1994 and I wasn't diagnosed until 2001. It was really, really hard. Some days are harder than others. At the end of the day you can only do your best.

 

[tiny dancer]

Verte you are loved by so many here at Interference.

 

[u2valleygirl]

You are awsome for speaking out.

 

[Mr. BAW]

 

[Russty Cat]

Verte I totally respect you for speaking out. I know it can be so hard sometimes. I have a brain disorder that is very rare and it gets so hard trying to explain to people sometimes. I have tremors all the time that are worse at other times and people often ask questions and stare when I'm having a particularly rough day. I totally appreciate you speaking out about something like Aspies. The more information people have the better.

I've been meaning to tell you for sometime that I love your painting! From one artist to another I think you have incredible talent.

 

[verte76]

Thanks for all the nice posts! I'm actually quite used to speaking out because I've been in therapy my whole life. The trouble is that I was getting treated for the wrong damn thing. Here's a website about Aspergers' Syndrome: http://scholar76.tripod.com/compassion/

 

[the soul waits]

I always appreciate your posts, Verte.

 

[BVS]

One of my fave FYM posters and damn good artist...

 

[joyfulgirl]

I'm always learning stuff from you, verte. One of the best FYMers ever. I didn't know nbc was an Aspie either (I'm using that word like it's always been part of my vocabulary when in fact I'm hearing it for the first time today, lol).