Hi all,
I would like some opinions on something I am struggling to get clarification on.
I have suspected for a number of years that I might have Asperger Syndrome or some similar condition. I score very highly on self test questionaires (although I am sceptical about their potential accuracy) and seem to have most of the symptoms associated with the condition, each to a varying degree of severity.
There are however, some traits I don't have.
I tend to read the emotions of others pretty well, whether through facial expressions, tones of voice etc. I don't usually know what to do with that knowledge but the ability to detect emotions in others is fairly natural and intuitive.
I don't take things too literally or have trouble understanding metaphores or figures of speech and will use such things casualy and in the correct manner.
Is having difficulties in these areas a necessity in a diagnosis of AS? Or am I being overly pedantic with the list of symptoms/traits?
Is there anybody here who has a confimed diagnosis who also doesn't struggle with these things?
Any insight on this subject would be very appreciated.
Many thanks.
-Matt-