TheGuyWithTheTacoma
Well-Known Member
My name is Charlie, and I was born in Northern California on March 14, 1989. I've been living in Bucks County, Pennsylvania since July 2005. I was formally diagnosed with AS in about November 1998, at the age of 9.
Some people who know a lot about autism spectrum disorders can tell that I'm on the spectrum, but the vast majority are shocked when I tell them I have it. They are surprised that someone with "autism" has a driver's license and a college degree. People are surprised because many of them lump all people with autism into one perceived stereotype, and are shocked that someone who is on the spectrum can do all the stuff that I've done. I have a driver's license, a college degree, a good job, and a ton of friends. When I hang out with my guy friends (some AS, some not), we do the same things a bunch of bros without AS would do. We've get drunk, talk about cars and women, and happily engage in locker room talk about sex and bodily functions when there are no adults or women present. Some AS people I know are very socially awkward when it comes to romantic relationships and life in general.
As you could probably tell by my username, I drive a Toyota Tacoma. I was actually informed of this site by another user on TacomaWorld.com who saw my Aspergers blog/BS thread on that site. My truck is a 2010 that my dad bought for me brand new when I got my learner's permit. 10+ years and 106K+ miles later, I wouldn't trade my truck for the world!
Anyway, I have wheels and a license. I also graduated from Bucks County Community College with an associate's degree in journalism. I actually plan on becoming an HVAC technician, but even now, I am still not 100% what I want to do for a career.
My dad is a Navy veteran and the vice president of a defense contractor that builds drones. I currently work at his company taking care of the fleet vehicles and running errands, etc. I love this job because it pays $16 per hour, and it has a 401K plan and paid vacations.
Interests of mine include photography, writing (obviously), Chevy and GMC trucks, Rolls-Royce motorcars, dogs, women, building LEGO models, binge-watching shows like King of the Hill and South Park on Hulu, and so much more!
Some people who know a lot about autism spectrum disorders can tell that I'm on the spectrum, but the vast majority are shocked when I tell them I have it. They are surprised that someone with "autism" has a driver's license and a college degree. People are surprised because many of them lump all people with autism into one perceived stereotype, and are shocked that someone who is on the spectrum can do all the stuff that I've done. I have a driver's license, a college degree, a good job, and a ton of friends. When I hang out with my guy friends (some AS, some not), we do the same things a bunch of bros without AS would do. We've get drunk, talk about cars and women, and happily engage in locker room talk about sex and bodily functions when there are no adults or women present. Some AS people I know are very socially awkward when it comes to romantic relationships and life in general.
As you could probably tell by my username, I drive a Toyota Tacoma. I was actually informed of this site by another user on TacomaWorld.com who saw my Aspergers blog/BS thread on that site. My truck is a 2010 that my dad bought for me brand new when I got my learner's permit. 10+ years and 106K+ miles later, I wouldn't trade my truck for the world!
Anyway, I have wheels and a license. I also graduated from Bucks County Community College with an associate's degree in journalism. I actually plan on becoming an HVAC technician, but even now, I am still not 100% what I want to do for a career.
My dad is a Navy veteran and the vice president of a defense contractor that builds drones. I currently work at his company taking care of the fleet vehicles and running errands, etc. I love this job because it pays $16 per hour, and it has a 401K plan and paid vacations.
Interests of mine include photography, writing (obviously), Chevy and GMC trucks, Rolls-Royce motorcars, dogs, women, building LEGO models, binge-watching shows like King of the Hill and South Park on Hulu, and so much more!
