Introduce yourself...

[Lyoko 33]

@ Rachel Caton

Nice to meet you Rachel, i'm Patricia. I have writen a song in the past but do not have a band or anything like that . However, i am quite popular on my bus for being a great singer and often do some singing on the way home with everyone (or most of them (it's a double decker)) listening to me. It's not that scary, i've been on stage hundreds of times in the past.

[poshshell]

Hi,
I'm a parent and think my daughter has Aspergers. From what I've read about it she fits the descriptions. I've always been slightly concerned about her (she's very socially and physically awkward, comes across as rude, has few friends, dislikes change, gets upset but can't explain why..). Since she started secondary school these traits have become more acute. She's now 14 and I'm really thankful that her school is so supportive of her as although she doesn't like the noise/crowds or change she is coping. She spends a lot of her break/lunch time at student support (which is safe for her) and has one to one support instead of music (which she couldn't cope with). Yesterday I asked her GP to refer her for a formal diagnoses so we'll see what happens. I came aspergernauts when searching for info about diagnoses. I've never joined a forum before!

[wootlebug]

Hello Poshell,

Welcome to your first forum. Keep coming back and making regular posts and become part of the community. I'm not a Aspie parent myself (although I know a couple who are) but there are many others like you wandering by here and hopefully you can find others with whom you can share/vent your frustrations with.

[chrisd]

Hi all

My name's Chris, I'm a 20 year-old male, self-diagnosed Aspie from Gatwick. I am currently waiting for a referral from my GP to a psychiatrist.

[wootlebug]

Hiya Chris,

Nice to have you on board. Tell us a bit more about yourself

[barkiesnake]

Hello All,
I'm Tref and i'm 47, married and living in London.
I am self diagnosed Aspie and trying to get a referral but at my age they just say things like "you've managed until now so why bother?" Main reason is because my 7 yr old son is also showing strong Aspie traits and we are wanting to get him formally diagnosed.
I have susspected that i was Aspie since i was in my 20's but in those days it was considered a childhood thing and adults didnt have it. Recently have taken various tests, quizes etc all of which i score highly on as Aspie. My wife says she is "not surprised" i think this is meant to be sarcastic.