Jap From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Posted (2 years 5 months 4 weeks 1 day 8 hours ago) and read 1237 times:
A while back, there was a thread about Asperger Syndrome where half of the a.nutters that participated ended up thinking that they were "aspies"...
For those who weren't there- Asperger Syndrome is a "condition" in the autistic spectrum that basically makes it hard for you to function socially- it's autism, but you can function like a normal person (if it isn't too severe that is)- one of the asperger traits is an interest for means of transport- ie. planes You can use the search function (type in Asperger syndrome and search in "archived non-av").
Well, for those still worrying if they have it or not, I found this survey: http://www.rdos.net/eng/Aspie-quiz.php . It's a bit lengthy, but apparently, it's pretty accurate (not that it can diagnose you). It was pretty funny to see random a.netters diagnosing themselves
I'd especially like the diagnosed aspies to try it out and see how big a score they get.
My score was:
Your Aspie score: 199 of 200 ( ) Your neurotypical (non-autistic) score: 14 of 200 You are very likely an Aspie.
It's quite lengthy, but I found it pretty interesting
Jap From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 3, posted (2 years 5 months 4 weeks 1 day 8 hours ago) and read 1205 times:
Quoting AA61Hvy (Reply 2): Always be careful with these surveys online. If you have a real concern about having this, go consult a psychologist.
What I said It can't diagnose you, but it IS pretty accurate. Most "normal" (non-asperger) people got "you have a few aspie traits"- but then again, so does 90% of the world
199 is pretty appropriate for me though... I was diagnosed late (I quote my psychiatrist: "but girls can't have asperger!") and I never got the help I needed to get over some of the stuff that comes with asperger, so mine is fully grown
But no, you can't diagnose yourself by taking this test. I just feel it's more fitting than the list of symptoms in the previous thread.
JAGflyer From Canada, joined Aug 2004, 2783 posts, RR: 3 Reply 4, posted (2 years 5 months 4 weeks 1 day 8 hours ago) and read 1204 times:
My mom has a friend who has two adopted children. A girl who has her own problems and has run away before but is now starting to get "on track". Her son though has Aspergers and Bipolar. His condition is so bad he has to live in a facility for people with these conditions. I met him last time we visited them and he didn't seem overly bad but I always knew something was wrong with him. Me and my family feel really bad as the family has been through some terrible times not including the problems their children have.
I'll take 100 litres a side AVGAS with Prist - C172 pilot
Fumanchewd From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 6, posted (2 years 5 months 4 weeks 1 day 8 hours ago) and read 1189 times:
Your Aspie score: 75 of 200
Your neurotypical (non-autistic) score: 126 of 200
You are very likely neurotypical
I believe that I am a very sick person, but copious amounts of beer self-medicates me and allows me to interact (very badly, but better than nothing) with society.
Thepilot From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 7, posted (2 years 5 months 4 weeks 1 day 8 hours ago) and read 1186 times:
My brother has a severe case of Asperger's Syndrome. He can be completely unbearable to live with at many times. I am constantly abused verbally and he lacks any real social life or function. It is a horrible condition to have, and don't be too quick to think you have it.
Jap From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 8, posted (2 years 5 months 4 weeks 1 day 8 hours ago) and read 1182 times:
Quoting KFLLCFII (Reply 5): (But what the hell was up with that question asking if you feel the urge to peel skin flakes off yourself or other people??) boggled
Aspergers do that I'm pretty sure kevin can confirm that I went absolutely obsessive at one point It's disgusting as heck, but it happens- same goes for wounds that are healing, pimples ( I know..) and basically anything that looks like it shouldn't be there Of course, when it says "other people", it has to be someone you know, an aspie doesn't just come over and start peeling your skin off
KFLLCFII From United States, joined Sep 2004, 2994 posts, RR: 24 Reply 12, posted (2 years 5 months 4 weeks 1 day 8 hours ago) and read 1176 times:
Quoting Jap (Reply 10): Read the symptoms in the other thread, I'm pretty sure it says something about farked up sleeping patterns- I can't help it!!!!
Ahh...Well shit, come on into chat then
"About the only way to look at it, just a pity you are not POTUS KFLLCFII, seems as if we would all be better off."
Jap From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 19, posted (2 years 5 months 4 weeks 1 day 6 hours ago) and read 1125 times:
Quoting AC773 (Reply 18): ...And yet I was given a conflicting diagnosis by the finest institution of its kind in the country. Oh well, so much for the internet. biggrin
You've been able to work on the symptoms and problems though, haven't you? If diagnosed relatively early, and if you get help with dealing with some of the problems, the symptoms become almost invisible
I was diagnosed less than one year ago- I'm on the heavy end of the scale, aspie wise, which is pretty appearant
AC773 From Canada, joined Nov 2005, 1730 posts, RR: 5 Reply 20, posted (2 years 5 months 4 weeks 1 day 5 hours ago) and read 1115 times:
Quoting Jap (Reply 19): You've been able to work on the symptoms and problems though, haven't you?
Yeah, drugs and therapy work quite nicely!
I've been finished with those for about two years now, and it's been pretty much tea and roses ever since. There's still no kidding any psychiatrist that I do have asperger's, but I suppose the point is to make it as transparent as possible to others and work on the bigger issues.
Quoting Jap (Reply 19): I was diagnosed less than one year ago- I'm on the heavy end of the scale, aspie wise, which is pretty appearant
You still have some ways to go, but you're definitely on the right track. The best thing you can do is acknowledge that you have a problem then seek out the help you need, and it looks like you're doing just that. I garuantee, you'll be an entirely different person once you're all finished.
Better to be nouveau than never to have been riche at all.
LTU932 From Germany, joined Jan 2006, 11128 posts, RR: 45 Reply 21, posted (2 years 5 months 4 weeks 18 hours ago) and read 1074 times:
Quoting Jap (Reply 16): You should look into it. A lot of people get a lot of questions answered when they're diagnosed- I know I did
Don't expect me to do get something diagnosed here in Costa Rica. I don't trust the health system here and I don't want to waste my money on a shrink who probably doesn't have a clue about my problems.
I'll definitely try to sort it out eventually though.
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You can use the search function (type in Asperger syndrome and search in "archived non-av").
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I'm pretty sure kevin can confirm that I went absolutely obsessive at one point 
It's disgusting as heck, but it happens- same goes for wounds that are healing, pimples ( 
I know..) and basically anything that looks like it shouldn't be there 
Of course, when it says "other people", it has to be someone you know, an aspie doesn't just come over and start peeling your skin off 
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