NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTION

[Small Talker]

Hello fellow aspies. I wasn't diagnosed with the condition until I was in my late 50's. Keeping a job for an extended period of time has been a big challenge for me. Employers often think I'm too slow to catch on. It's really my slow mental processing speed. I am capable of doing the work when given enough time and with a supportive boss.

I never did like social interactions so I shy away from parties, family gatherings, and large crowds.

It will be interesting to hear about the struggles of other aspie members.

 

[Warmheart]

Welcome to AC! I hope you feel right at home here.

 

[Rocco]

Welcome aboard
I feel the same as you wrote, socially. Also had a later diagnosis (in early 30s) and difficulty maintaining jobs. I am inconsistent with processing, at work. Sometimes slow sometimes very fast, depending on the environment at a given time.
Glad you found us
Best wishes

 

[Mia]

Hi Small talker welcome to Aspie land

 

[Elemental]

Hi Small Talker Welcome to our commubnity. We share some traits; I would say I am a slow thinker too, in some situations. In others, I can have lightening speed of thought & nail something well ahead of other people. It's these paradoxes that I'm quite interested in. Hope you enjoy your time here.

 

[StephF]

Hi there

 

[Tom]

Hi & Welcome

 

[Astroganga]

Welcome