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Finally making my first post

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Element21302

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Hey guys, I've been a member of AC for a little while now, but haven't gotten around to making my first post yet. I have recently diagnosed myself with AS and found a huge sigh of relief. I always knew there was something different about me but I could never figure out what it is.

At age 8 I remember taking apart the family computer and by 13 I was wiring circuits, building computers and starting to learn programming. Video games and electronics were the most important things in my life. School was the furthest from my mind. This got me into a lot of trouble. I was always being yelled at for school grades and not doing homework. Since i was always in trouble I saw myself as one of the "bad kids".

School was always hard for me, most of the time I just didn't go. Flunked out of high school and got my GED. Still to this day I say that was the best choice I ever made. Going to school without knowing about a learning disorder is nearly impossible.

I have always noticed little quirks about myself and wondered what caused them. I was always looking for the reason I am the way I am. I even knew someone in school with AS and never thought that could be me. But then there were a few times I was reading online about autistic tendencies and I always thought it went along with my personality. I never thought i could have autism/AS because I always had a couple of friends and I could talk to them most of the time. Turns out i was misinformed. I thought there would be no-little social communication, like 'Rainman'.

Now I am 25, living with an amazing girlfriend that seems to understand me. I am planning on going back to college to get a degree in computer science. My dream job would be to work for Google, but whose isn't.

Thanks for listening guys.
 
Welcome to AC! Glad you've finally joined into the conversation. We are a great & diverse bunch of Aspies from all over the world & we are of all ages from teens to seniors. I'm glad the dx was a relief for you & that you've found a great partner. This is encouraging to some other members who've all but given up on finding someone. I hope you stick around & post often!
 
Hello Element, and welcome to Aspies Central. As Soup said, we are a great bunch (I like to call it a close-knit family). Glad things are working so well for you - keep up the great work! Hope you enjoy the forum.
 
Welcome Element. You sound a lot like me when I was young - now 41 and a University lecturer. Follow your passion is my advice and you might be surprised where it will take you.
 
Element21302 said:
Hey guys, I've been a member of AC for a little while now, but haven't gotten around to making my first post yet. I have recently diagnosed myself with AS and found a huge sigh of relief. I always knew there was something different about me but I could never figure out what it is.

At age 8 I remember taking apart the family computer and by 13 I was wiring circuits, building computers and starting to learn programming. Video games and electronics were the most important things in my life. School was the furthest from my mind. This got me into a lot of trouble. I was always being yelled at for school grades and not doing homework. Since i was always in trouble I saw myself as one of the "bad kids".

School was always hard for me, most of the time I just didn't go. Flunked out of high school and got my GED. Still to this day I say that was the best choice I ever made. Going to school without knowing about a learning disorder is nearly impossible.

I have always noticed little quirks about myself and wondered what caused them. I was always looking for the reason I am the way I am. I even knew someone in school with AS and never thought that could be me. But then there were a few times I was reading online about autistic tendencies and I always thought it went along with my personality. I never thought i could have autism/AS because I always had a couple of friends and I could talk to them most of the time. Turns out i was misinformed. I thought there would be no-little social communication, like 'Rainman'.

Now I am 25, living with an amazing girlfriend that seems to understand me. I am planning on going back to college to get a degree in computer science. My dream job would be to work for Google, but whose isn't.

Thanks for listening guys.
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E, your story is very similar to that of many of us, mine for sure,
The nuance or inflection might be a bit varied, but the tune is usually pretty much the same. The thing is we all dance to it differently. For every one of us that needs to be inventive and ahead of the curve of progressive production, there is another that flourishes by being alone in peaceful production. What ever your dance, you are welcome.
Oh, by the way you are out millionth poster and have won .....ten free Frug dance lessons. For your prize contact.........
 
Welcome Element. I also am gifted in the technical sciences and am a HFA engineer.

I found that my awareness of my Aspergers was extremely beneficial to my daily behaviors.
 
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