Hello from 22-year old recently diagnosed Aspie :D

[Pandamonium]

Hello! I am at a transition stage in my life where I am looking for a full-time job and how to take care of myself, and become more independent. This summer I started learning about Asperger's and autism with a life skills coach. I am exploring another autism/Asperger's website called Wrong Planet as well. I still am working on planning disclosure with my friends and others.

I read Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome by Stephen M. Shore, and am reading Women from Another Planet?: Our Lives in the Universe of Autism by Jean Miller. Both of them were very insightful, and have helped me understand Autism/Aspergers better. I found I definitely identify with many of the challenges described by fellow Aspies in both of the books.

I have been looking at various local Meetup groups for Aspies/Autism, and am hoping to make some connections with fellow Aspies in the online community as well.

My hobbies and interests include: playing dating sims, anime, Kpop, and Asian culture, watching sci-fi/fantasy genre TV series (Star Trek), drawing, reading, learning, ancient world (Egypt, China, Greece) and mythology, science.

PMs are welcome .

 

[Tom]

Hi & Welcome,
Be careful about disclosure. Unfortunately some people will adopt the negative stereotype view. The understanding level of the general populace on autism is very low. In general I think it is ok with family and closest friends whom you trust. But I would not normally do so in public or professional settings unless necessary (ie. seeking special accommodation at a job, etc) or you are doing so on purpose as an autistic advocacy activist.

 

[Progster]

Hi, and welcome to the forum. I like watching TV sci fi series, too. At the moment I'm watching Star Trek Voyager and The Outer Limits.

 

[Cosmophylla]

Hi, welcome.

I looooove Star Trek Next Gen and Voyager... Great for philosophical discussions, I think. And punchy catchphrases. Coffee, black. Tea, earl grey, hot. Engage. Make it so. Excellent stuff.

 

[Rocco]

Welcome aboard yay for Star Trek

 

[Pandamonium]

Hi & Welcome,
Be careful about disclosure. Unfortunately some people will adopt the negative stereotype view. The understanding level of the general populace on autism is very low. In general I think it is ok with family and closest friends whom you trust. But I would not normally do so in public or professional settings unless necessary (ie. seeking special accommodation at a job, etc) or you are doing so on purpose as an autistic advocacy activist.

I considered this. At first was uncomfortable with being diagnosed with autism, since I did not understand it beyond being a disability and the stereotype. I know exploring and learning about the condition helped me have a more positive outlook of my diagnosis. I will try to explain what autism is to my closest friends when I disclose, and hope that having an explanation for possibly perceived 'uniqueness' (or whatnot) helps rather than hurts my relationships. I am trying to apply for jobs that seek out individuals with disabilities. Thanks for the concern though. It was actually partly because a few friends mentioned Asperger's to me that I got tested.

I read about becoming a self-advocate. I think depending on how disclosure goes with my friends will affect whether I become an active advocate for autistism/Asperger's in the future.

 

[Pandamonium]

Hi, welcome.

I looooove Star Trek Next Gen and Voyager... Great for philosophical discussions, I think. And punchy catchphrases. Coffee, black. Tea, earl grey, hot. Engage. Make it so. Excellent stuff.

Hi, and welcome to the forum. I like watching TV sci fi series, too. At the moment I'm watching Star Trek Voyager and The Outer Limits.

Welcome aboard yay for Star Trek
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Hi! Yes, I have been watching many Star Trek Next Gen episodes with my younger brother the past few days. Do you have a favorite character(s) from Star Trek:Next Gen?

Data is pretty awesome, and I think has positive characteristics that are common in Aspies. He takes things literally, has trouble picking up social cues, and is honest.

 

[Cosmophylla]

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Hi! Yes, I have been watching many Star Trek Next Gen episodes with my younger brother the past few days. Do you have a favorite character(s) from Star Trek:Next Gen?

Data is pretty awesome, and I think has positive characteristics that are common in Aspies. He takes things literally, has trouble picking up social cues, and is honest.

Yes, I would have to say Data is probably my favourite because he is such an Aspie, and always wanting to expand his parameters, just like me. That said, Picard is right up there (what an actor!) as is Geordi (intelligent). Worf because he is wild and funny and follows his principles. I like Dr Crusher simply because she's a scientist, Troi I find interesting but I find her costumes rather irritating. Lwaxana Troi is a pretty funny character. Guinan is intelligent and wears great costumes. Tasha Yar didn't do much for me, and Wesley and Riker are just annoying. Riker perhaps more so because he struts. At least Wesley is wildly intelligent and intuitive. Chief O'Brien is cool.

 

[Cosmophylla]

Oh, and I can't stand Q. But that's his role.

 

[Progster]

Attempting to use the multiquote feature..

Hi! Yes, I have been watching many Star Trek Next Gen episodes with my younger brother the past few days. Do you have a favorite character(s) from Star Trek:Next Gen?

Data is pretty awesome, and I think has positive characteristics that are common in Aspies. He takes things literally, has trouble picking up social cues, and is honest.

My favourite Star Trek Next Gen character is Data, and my favourite quote from him is "In solitude, there is nothing to trigger unusual behaviour" He has trouble with humour, too.

My favourite Picard quote is "It is possible to make no mistake and still lose"

 

[23andaspie]

Hi, nice to have you here. I am in a similar boat myself being diagnosed at 23 (and 24 currently).

I have a pretty large "collection" of ebooks on autism, feel free to PM me if you may be interested.

 

[Jendellian]

Yay, another Sims fan! Welcome!

 

[ancusmitis]

Welcome to the forums! I also enjoy Voyager. I've been rewatching it on Netflix

 

[Aspergirl4hire]

Hello! I am at a transition stage in my life where I am looking for a full-time job and how to take care of myself, and become more independent. This summer I started learning about Asperger's and autism with a life skills coach. I am exploring another autism/Asperger's website called Wrong Planet as well. I still am working on planning disclosure with my friends and others.

I read Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome by Stephen M. Shore, and am reading Women from Another Planet?: Our Lives in the Universe of Autism by Jean Miller. Both of them were very insightful, and have helped me understand Autism/Aspergers better. I found I definitely identify with many of the challenges described by fellow Aspies in both of the books.

I have been looking at various local Meetup groups for Aspies/Autism, and am hoping to make some connections with fellow Aspies in the online community as well.

My hobbies and interests include: playing dating sims, anime, Kpop, and Asian culture, watching sci-fi/fantasy genre TV series (Star Trek), drawing, reading, learning, ancient world (Egypt, China, Greece) and mythology, science.

PMs are welcome .

Hello and welcome! I'm a photographer, reader, and devoted student of classical Chinese literature in translation. One of the books I enjoyed most was Loud Hands: autistic people, speaking which really helped me adjust away from stereotypes.

Agree with Tom. Be careful about disclosure. People who are willing to tolerate or take for granted some quirks can have a change of heart when it's a "diagnosis."

Regards,
A4H