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Sketchy

Sketchy

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Yeah, I'm one of those drawn out words people who abuses ellipses. I guess I'm your typical atypical. What to say? What to say? I just started a blog and fessed up to finding out I had Aspergers last year. It wasn't an easy step to get back online, and you'll notice I'm still in the anonymous stage taking baby steps, because I write fiction for kids and you have to watch your online presence which is why I deleted six years of blogs a few years ago and then wept aaaaand.....*deep inhale*

We all know we all say some things around the boot in our mouth so I'm not ready to be me again.

SO! Moving on. The me who is actually punched in and ready to flip burgers is still pretty cool. I'm pretty thankful to the flying spaghetti monster for being able to work from home. If I had to go out in the world everyday my head would explode, probably in front of a bus, blinding the driver so I took busload of tourists with me.

I can't say I've done any real research into Aspergers because that would mean peeling away 36 years of "wingin' it" data. I also have looked at some books online, and I'm sorry, but seeing the first few pages, reading the reviews, and scouring the product descriptions just aren't enough for me to commit to one book (go figure). So I'm here, more to listen than to talk, but I'll probably screw that up.

Anyway....HI!
 
:)Please remember,you are a human being,and being human,you are you. If we did'nt screw up [my self included] we would be as computers are. I can understand where you are coming from,because I tend to botch things up my self,and I am quite sure you will be accepted here,humaness and all.
 
Welcome Sketchy!

I too am usually a lurker more than a participant, but this forum is great and has drawn me out some. There are many enjoyable conversations, and quite a bit of data about AS. I find we are all a little quirky, but very accepting of one another...so please share on any topic of interest you may have.
 
Hi Sketchy

My take is that what is usually meant by research into Aspergers (so the academic and clinical stuff), is really reading for people who reckon they are not autistic. "Wingin' it" data is pretty much the best source of understanding. Coming online and listening to and talking with others sees more made of that data.

colin
 
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