Something that I have always had trouble with was remembering the words to songs, especially verses. It was earlier this year that I googled it and found out that I was not the only one and could be one of the indicators of Asperger's. I didn't think much it of it then until a few weeks later when I was flicking through the channels and I came across a program called Are you Autistic? (Channel 4, UK). There was a lady who was describing herself and some of the problems she faces with. It hit me to how similar she is to myself. She had a few tests done and by the end of the episode she was diagnosed with Asperger's.

Although I have not had any tests done yet, I do think that I do have Asperger's as the 'symptoms' seem to fit. I know that self diagnosis is not a good way so I might have to go see the relevant people just to make sure.
There are times that I can be socially awkward and anxious as well and I have wondered why this was the case with me.
I do feel a bit of relief as I now can manage and identify the situations that I have got into past and present.

Seeking Wisdom by Peter Bevelin. Making good decisions is a skill that can be practiced and improved.

The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome by Dr Tony Attwood. An Australian psychologist, a lifelong expert in Asperger's Syndrome. It's hands down compulsory reading for people like you & me.

We were having a lot of trouble with one of our sons and Asperger's came up in the conversation with counselors. I got a book, can't remember the name, and saw myself in the pages. I never knew anything before except Rainman. I would like to get an official test but nobody does it for adults in Ireland. I have to say being conscious that I might have it hasn't made one whit better at fitting in. It just means that perhaps I am not so much at fault as I thought. So I'm a bit easier on myself. I probably should count myself lucky even I lost my wife and children over my oddness. There are so many worse places on the spectrum.

I'm in the process of doing some research to try and determine if I might be on the spectrum or if I'm misinterpreting symptoms of things like ADHD. Adult spectrum research is, as far as I can tell, not as fully explored as it is in children and toddlers, and as a relatively recently acknowledged family of disorders there's a long way to go all the way around. But every adult that pushes for and manages to get accurate diagnoses on the spectrum (and sometimes it takes years and multiple doctors) is helping to create awareness and general understanding of the disorder spectrum. Thank you for sharing your experiences.

Good for you!

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