Do i have Aspergers

[Best Username Ever 211]

So today in first period at the end of class my teacher asked me if i had Asperger syndrome and he asked because i displayed a few of the symptoms of it and i feel i may have quite a few symptoms of it can anyone please help me in finding out if i do?

[)O( Scarlet )O( 1,259]

I believe there is a test you can do on the beyondblue website, that is how my parents found out i displayed symptons of it and then there's also getting medically tested for it as well

[~Rule 63~ Lyeco 527]

You should read this article, I could have possibility of an Aspergers too

http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/tc/aspergers-syndrome-symptoms

[Sholem Itzhak 84]

The best way to find out is to have a Psychologist test you. Even if you do, don’t worry; having Aspergers is nothing to be ashamed about, and I should know.

Edited February 10, 2014 by Sholem Itzhak

[Best Username Ever 211]

The best way to find out if to have a Psychologist test you. Even if you do, don’t worry; having Aspergers is nothing to be ashamed about, and I should know.

I want to have it all the smartest people do

[)O( Scarlet )O( 1,259]

I want to have it all the smartest people do

 

Hehe, I have it and I am far from smart (despite what @Commander Tangent says about it)

[Sholem Itzhak 84]

I want to have it all the smartest people do

I can well understand that.

[Jammo 986]

I have Asperger's but I'm not qualified to diagnose you.

 

The most common traits are methodical, literal thinking. A fondness for routine and predictability. Above average IQ (but can be really dumb socially. An aversion to touch. Interest in finding out how things work. Issues with empathy and social eques such as sarcasm or naïveté.

[Deesinn 393]

Listen, if you're at a point where you can't tell if somebodies body language says "I'm pissed, stay away" or "I'm open and happy, come chat with me" then you clearly have a problem.  You're fine, don't even worry about it.  Look at this shit

 

Dislike any changes in routines.

 

Wow, show me a kid who just loves changing their routines!

 

Avoid eye contact or stare at others.

 

Well, kids stare because when humans are interested in something, they tend to stare at it.  Why do you think babies stare, and young children.  Look for yourself.  Kids who avoid contact are shy and probably anxious. 

 

Be preoccupied with only one or few interests, which he or she may be very knowledgeable about

 

Come on, get real.

 

Talk a lot, usually about a favorite subject. One-sided conversations are common. Internal thoughts are often verbalized.

 

They'll say anything to sell drugs won't they. 

 

I defiantly have a problem with these symptoms listed, how are they even symptoms, they're way to non specific.  It's pretty obvious if a kid has an issue like Aspergers.  It seems to me way too many kids have this now-a-days, when I bet most kinds who get diagnosed actually don't.  It's like the stupid ADHD thing back quite a few years ago, it's all to sell drugs and convince your parents that you have a problem.  Sickening. 

Edited February 10, 2014 by Deesinn

[Best Username Ever 211]

Well all i know is that if i do have it (which is likely it seems from what i have read)

 

1)I ain't taking no medication

2)I couldn't care less if i do

3)It would make life easier if i could explain why i am so weird

[Admiral Regulus 2,769]

I'm just gonna leave this here. Have fun!

 

http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/9.12/aqtest.html

[Best Username Ever 211]

I'm just gonna leave this here. Have fun!

 

http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/9.12/aqtest.html

Well i got about double the average and right in the range of people with forms of autism so i very well may have aspergers. I will just go and get a psychological examination i guess.

Edited February 10, 2014 by Best Username Ever

[Acchan 232]

If you suspect it, it's worth getting an evaluation. Just as a mention, there is no medicine to "treat" Asperger's Syndrome. But hey, might as well know whatcha got, right?

[Admiral Regulus 2,769]

Yeah, you're never going to know for sure without an examination. Tests like that are just to see if you're looking in the right direction--which, if you think you might have it, then you probably do.

[Acchan 232]

Yeah, you're never going to know for sure without an examination. Tests like that are just to see if you're looking in the right direction--which, if you think you might have it, then you probably do.

There's a good chance at least 25% of the people here have Asperger's. At the very least.

[Untitled Goose Q 5,136]

Yeah, I'd say go to a psychologist. I did, and it explains so much about me.

 

There's a good chance at least 25% of the people here have Asperger's. At the very least.

A surprising amount of people I know offline have it. Feels very common at times.

[Best Username Ever 211]

There's a good chance at least 25% of the people here have Asperger's. At the very least.

Apparently from what i have seen bronies have a high chance of having aspergers so it wouldn't surprise me

[Admiral Regulus 2,769]

I'm not sure why, but it does seem that way. AS is pretty common among nerds in general. Heck, they're practically synonyms.

[UserNotFound 964]

I feel unusual... I got an 18 if you wanna know officially why not get it diagnosed?

[Shanks 10,811]

I don't really know enough about your symptoms to say definitively whether you have it or not as it is possible to have some symptoms of Aspergers and not have it, I am not saying you do or you don't but it is a very complicated matter and if you want to know for sure you may have to get tested. Even if the result is positive though it dosen't change who you are, the brain is a very complicated thing and some people with Aspergers or on the Autism spectrum in general aren't diagnosed until later in life while some are diagnosed at a fairly young age depending on their circumstances. I was diagnosed at age 2 with low functioning Autism, the doctor thought I was retarded and recommended institutionalizing me. The doctor was right that I did in fact have Autism but was wrong about the form of it I had as well as wrong about me being retarded. It was a struggle for me just to learn to talk and to be able to deal with even minor changes in my routine and to not throw tantrums when I was upset but I have advanced to the point where most people can't tell I was ever "different" to begin with. I am not "cured" and I still have some challenges but I have come a very very long way.

[Bucky McGillyCuddy 956]

You should probably consult with a physician or doctor on the matter and not let the My Little Pony fans diagnose any possible disorder you might have haha. 

[Guest90210 3,567]

The only way to know for sure is to see a psychologist. Self diagnosis is often times way off.

[Hawk Moth 390]

According to the DSM V, Aspergers no longer exists as a separate disorder and is now classified along with full autism. You should do research on autism instead.

[Fluttershy Guy 18]

Listen, if you're at a point where you can't tell if somebodies body language says "I'm pissed, stay away" or "I'm open and happy, come chat with me" then you clearly have a problem.  You're fine, don't even worry about it.  Look at this shit

 

Dislike any changes in routines.

 

Wow, show me a kid who just loves changing their routines!

 

Avoid eye contact or stare at others.

 

Well, kids stare because when humans are interested in something, they tend to stare at it.  Why do you think babies stare, and young children.  Look for yourself.  Kids who avoid contact are shy and probably anxious. 

 

Be preoccupied with only one or few interests, which he or she may be very knowledgeable about

 

Come on, get real.

 

Talk a lot, usually about a favorite subject. One-sided conversations are common. Internal thoughts are often verbalized.

 

They'll say anything to sell drugs won't they. 

 

I defiantly have a problem with these symptoms listed, how are they even symptoms, they're way to non specific.  It's pretty obvious if a kid has an issue like Aspergers.  It seems to me way too many kids have this now-a-days, when I bet most kinds who get diagnosed actually don't.  It's like the stupid ADHD thing back quite a few years ago, it's all to sell drugs and convince your parents that you have a problem.  Sickening.

 

I totally agree with you. I also think it's outrageous for a teacher to say something like that to a student! Not that being Autistic is something to be ashamed of, but just that a teacher thinks it's appropriate to ask a student about it and imply they display symptoms of being Autistic.

[FlickerHush 46]

Online tests are good but I think it'd be better to know for sure. So I highly suggest talking to a doctor and your parents about it. If you do then thats okay if you don't thats okay too. Cause you are more