Guest guest Posted June 10, 2006 Report Share Posted June 10, 2006 I know, Isn't it interesting how all the pieces of the puzzle come together. My mother is an Aspie and I've always known that there was something about her and now I can understand why she acts the way she does...She has a special bond with my son and not because they KNOW that they both have Aspergers, but because they HAVE Aspergers...She is not officially diagnosed but I don't think it would be any more beneficial than just to know about it and let your loved ones know, so they can be more patient and understanding. Want to hear something interesting?...My mom went in for jury duty and I was so surprised at first, that they would even choose her to be on a case because of her simple mindedness and she always misunderstands things...but I guess they try to get a variety of people on the jury...She was so PROUD of herself. > > Hi all > > I've only been reading about Aspergers/autism since my gorgeous boy's > problems have come to light, but the more I read, the more I recognise > myself. Someone mentioned a questionnaire or something for adult dx - > has anyone got a copy of this? Can anyone else suggest some good > resources? I'm UK based. > > I kind of feel like it's all making sense now... I've always known > that I'm a little 'different', and it would be such a relief to know > why. > > with love > > > <>< > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 This article might help: _ASPEN® | Different for Decades_ (http://www.aspennj.org/ArticleDifferentForDecades.html) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 It would really help me to get a diagnosis. Although I'm extremely academically intelligent, I don't find the simple things of life easy at all, and have suffered from depression for most of my adult life. My social skills are learnt, and I can function pretty well, but I do find it difficult, and relationships are so hard! I wouldn't describe myself as simple-minded in any way, although things tend to be in black and white rather than shades of grey! A diagnosis would probably not make my 'loved ones' any more understanding. They're kind of past that point. But it may help me to overcome some of the things I find hardest. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 Me too. Same story. My interest in knowing has a lot to do with understanding my 5 yr old son and his prognosis. I certainly have at least the shadows of AS. But I wonder how I would appear if I could see myself when I was 5. If I DO have what my son has, it would ease my mind. I've not had an easy time of it, but I've always been fond of myself, have made my way in the world, maintained some friendships, married a lovely woman, and of course, had a child! > > Hi all > > I've only been reading about Aspergers/autism since my gorgeous boy's > problems have come to light, but the more I read, the more I recognise > myself. Someone mentioned a questionnaire or something for adult dx - > has anyone got a copy of this? Can anyone else suggest some good > resources? I'm UK based. > > I kind of feel like it's all making sense now... I've always known > that I'm a little 'different', and it would be such a relief to know > why. > > with love > > > <>< > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 I see your point; Your situation is quite different than that of my mom's...She isn't academically intelligent at all, in fact it took her 6 tries before she gave up on getting her GED...It's sad but one thing that was good was that she didn't even realize most people would feel ashamed about that, Not her, she doen't over think little situations like most people do which is why most people are stressed out... Sandy > > It would really help me to get a diagnosis. Although I'm extremely > academically intelligent, I don't find the simple things of life easy > at all, and have suffered from depression for most of my adult life. > My social skills are learnt, and I can function pretty well, but I do > find it difficult, and relationships are so hard! I wouldn't describe > myself as simple-minded in any way, although things tend to be in > black and white rather than shades of grey! > > A diagnosis would probably not make my 'loved ones' any more > understanding. They're kind of past that point. But it may help me > to overcome some of the things I find hardest. > > > x > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 Here is one of them.. I hope it helps.. But yup.. Many flags went off in my mind too LOL http://www.thegeeksyndrome.com/quiz/ -- ( ) Adult diagnosis? Hi all I've only been reading about Aspergers/autism since my gorgeous boy's problems have come to light, but the more I read, the more I recognise myself. Someone mentioned a questionnaire or something for adult dx - has anyone got a copy of this? Can anyone else suggest some good resources? I'm UK based. I kind of feel like it's all making sense now... I've always known that I'm a little 'different', and it would be such a relief to know why. with love <>< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 Here is a website with little test. My husband and I took it and were really surprised by the results. (He was more surprised than I – I always knew he was on the spectrum!) I hope the link still works. HYPERLINK " http://www.guardian.co.uk/life/news/page/0,12983,937443,00.html " http://www. guardian.co.uk/life/news/page/0,12983,937443,00.html Luana _____ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of milgrimd Sent: Sunday, June 11, 2006 5:18 AM Subject: ( ) Re: Adult diagnosis? Me too. Same story. My interest in knowing has a lot to do with understanding my 5 yr old son and his prognosis. I certainly have at least the shadows of AS. But I wonder how I would appear if I could see myself when I was 5. If I DO have what my son has, it would ease my mind. I've not had an easy time of it, but I've always been fond of myself, have made my way in the world, maintained some friendships, married a lovely woman, and of course, had a child! > > Hi all > > I've only been reading about Aspergers/autism since my gorgeous boy's > problems have come to light, but the more I read, the more I recognise > myself. Someone mentioned a questionnaire or something for adult dx - > has anyone got a copy of this? Can anyone else suggest some good > resources? I'm UK based. > > I kind of feel like it's all making sense now... I've always known > that I'm a little 'different', and it would be such a relief to know > why. > > with love > > > <>< > -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.3/360 - Release Date: 6/9/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.3/360 - Release Date: 6/9/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 I got a score of 26. I suppose that should mean something except for one glaring exception. I would be one of those theorized but never really proven Aspies with a near extreme female brain, not male. That means I am very empathetic and very good at reading people. Since lack of empathy seems to be the de-rigueur qualification for Aspergers, until they acknowledge people like me as actually existing, I'll just continue to be the eccentric weirdo :-). ( ) Adult diagnosis? Hi all I've only been reading about Aspergers/autism since my gorgeous boy's problems have come to light, but the more I read, the more I recognise myself. Someone mentioned a questionnaire or something for adult dx - has anyone got a copy of this? Can anyone else suggest some good resources? I'm UK based. I kind of feel like it's all making sense now... I've always known that I'm a little 'different', and it would be such a relief to know why. with love <>< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 Here are some more in depth tests by Baron Cohen. Unlike some other versions on the web, these actually work :-). http://glennrowe.net/BaronCohen/MaleFemale.asp ( ) Adult diagnosis? Hi all I've only been reading about Aspergers/autism since my gorgeous boy's problems have come to light, but the more I read, the more I recognise myself. Someone mentioned a questionnaire or something for adult dx - has anyone got a copy of this? Can anyone else suggest some good resources? I'm UK based. I kind of feel like it's all making sense now... I've always known that I'm a little 'different', and it would be such a relief to know why. with love <>< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 Hi , My name is , too and I have the diagnosis. I love the links other people have posted. I can say the only reason I got the 'official' diagnosis was to self affirm what I felt, and shove that paper in my hubbies face (he handled it well, too) to say < " See, I am an Aspie, and I am a good person!) In one of your other posts (talking more about yourself) you sound just like me. I handle things pretty well (mostly anyway) and I don't know of anyone that just knew except a new friend of mine that is H.F.A. She just knew. Other people basically think of me as Hyper, waaaay to talkative, but very outgoing (this is new for me!) *smiles* B > > Hi all > > I've only been reading about Aspergers/autism since my gorgeous boy's > problems have come to light, but the more I read, the more I recognise > myself. Someone mentioned a questionnaire or something for adult dx - > has anyone got a copy of this? Can anyone else suggest some good > resources? I'm UK based. > > I kind of feel like it's all making sense now... I've always known > that I'm a little 'different', and it would be such a relief to know > why. > > with love > > > <>< > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 I took that test (thanks for the link) BUT I DON'T GET IT? it shows answers correct and incorrect. How can we have INCORRECT anwers to a quiz that asks us information about ourselves,,,,, and also, what does it all mean? hheelllp:) Thanks B > > Here is one of them.. I hope it helps.. But yup.. Many flags went off in my > mind too LOL > http://www.thegeeksyndrome.com/quiz/ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 I got a 23 but can you figure out what that means? I couldn't. I can say I do have empathy, but only if I have been through the situation (otherwise, I am forcing it or faking it, WHICH I THINK I DO REALLY WELL:) sorry about that *grin* I am AWFUL at reading people, but I think I am a getting better at it. It is constantly changing though. NT's are so hard to get?!?!?! I do like eccentric Weirdo:) Easier to understand. hehehe *smiles* lisa B > > I got a score of 26. I suppose that should mean something except for > one glaring exception. I would be one of those theorized but never > really proven Aspies with a near extreme female brain, not male. That > means I am very empathetic and very good at reading people. Since lack > of empathy seems to be the de-rigueur qualification for Aspergers, until > they acknowledge people like me as actually existing, I'll just continue > to be the eccentric weirdo :-). > > ----- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 Now those were really cool too. Thanks for sharing. I did Ok on the first test, then HIGH on the Autism Spectrum Quotient. I think I might hide that result. hahaha. I did ok on Empathy (Ok being that I was more Aspie than NT) and the eyes, I did pretty good (I got a 24) 22 they say you have problems reading faces. (OK I guessed A LOT BUT I am proud at what I got) hehehe. Ok maybe that is low, but I see the eyes, not the face. No wonder I can't figure this stuff out *smiles* lisa B \ > > Here are some more in depth tests by Baron Cohen. Unlike some other > versions on the web, these actually work :-). > > http://glennrowe.net/BaronCohen/MaleFemale.asp > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 Now those were really cool too. Thanks for sharing. I did Ok on the first test, then HIGH on the Autism Spectrum Quotient. I think I might hide that result. hahaha. I did ok on Empathy (Ok being that I was more Aspie than NT) and the eyes, I did pretty good (I got a 24) 22 they say you have problems reading faces. (OK I guessed A LOT BUT I am proud at what I got) hehehe. Ok maybe that is low, but I see the eyes, not the face. No wonder I can't figure this stuff out *smiles* lisa B \ > > Here are some more in depth tests by Baron Cohen. Unlike some other > versions on the web, these actually work :-). > > http://glennrowe.net/BaronCohen/MaleFemale.asp > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 This link doesn't seem to work for me.. Is it just me? -- ( ) Adult diagnosis? Hi all I've only been reading about Aspergers/autism since my gorgeous boy's problems have come to light, but the more I read, the more I recognise myself. Someone mentioned a questionnaire or something for adult dx - has anyone got a copy of this? Can anyone else suggest some good resources? I'm UK based. I kind of feel like it's all making sense now... I've always known that I'm a little 'different', and it would be such a relief to know why. with love <>< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 I also got 23 (which happens to be my favourite number) but I also do not really understand what " above average " means... more 'odd' than most?? LOL > > > > I got a score of 26. I suppose that should mean something except > for > > one glaring exception. I would be one of those theorized but never > > really proven Aspies with a near extreme female brain, not male. > That > > means I am very empathetic and very good at reading people. Since > lack > > of empathy seems to be the de-rigueur qualification for Aspergers, > until > > they acknowledge people like me as actually existing, I'll just > continue > > to be the eccentric weirdo :-). > > > > ----- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Hi B I'm a B too . I just feel a need to understand what has happened to me, and why I have the issues/outlooks I do. Thanks for your reply - it makes a huge difference to know that there may be a reason! *hug* > > Hi , > My name is , too and I have the diagnosis. > I love the links other people have posted. > I can say the only reason I got the 'official' diagnosis was to self > affirm what I felt, and shove that paper in my hubbies face (he > handled it well, too) to say < " See, I am an Aspie, and I am a good > person!) > In one of your other posts (talking more about yourself) you sound > just like me. > I handle things pretty well (mostly anyway) and I don't know of > anyone that just knew except a new friend of mine that is H.F.A. She > just knew. > Other people basically think of me as Hyper, waaaay to talkative, > but very outgoing (this is new for me!) > *smiles* > B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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