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Aspergers, and loving it!

Profsparks

Hi All

I got my diagnosis about ten years ago when I was about 50, as a result of taking my daughter (eight years old at the time) for her assessment.

I was confused, depressed, and sometimes inexplicably angry and lonely, even though I was married.

Her results fitted my experiences so closely that I applied for a test myself. My whole childhood and adolescence suddenly made sense!

I became at peace with who I am, and have no qualms with being unsociable (NOT ANTIsocial, I don't mind being in groups so long as I'm not called on to contribute).

My daughter, who is now at college, wears her ASD as a form of Super Power, and is defiantly unapologetic.

I went through my own personal Hell, but if I hadn't, then I wouldn't be where I am now.

I wouldn't want to change anything about who I am now (except, perhaps, being able to dance...), and I count myself as one of the lucky ones.

Cheers

Steve

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  • I can dance if I know the steps. Never liked discos as you are supposed to find your own steps. Try ceroc; it's easy to learn the basics and it's adaptable to different kinds of popular music.

    Well, after my diagnosis I realized it's not the only reason I don't like discos. Salsa parties are ok, but I wish they were earlier in the day.

    I had the assessment in 2024, and I'm in my 50s. I'm not always sure it was a good idea to get it though. I seem to be more acutely aware that I'm supposed to be a bit 'different'. Never thought about that before. 

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  • I can dance if I know the steps. Never liked discos as you are supposed to find your own steps. Try ceroc; it's easy to learn the basics and it's adaptable to different kinds of popular music.

    Well, after my diagnosis I realized it's not the only reason I don't like discos. Salsa parties are ok, but I wish they were earlier in the day.

    I had the assessment in 2024, and I'm in my 50s. I'm not always sure it was a good idea to get it though. I seem to be more acutely aware that I'm supposed to be a bit 'different'. Never thought about that before. 

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