Hi, I'm James and really need to make friends with uk people plea

I am also looking for an email friend James and i have similar interests as you

Hi James

I am sorry I have not replied earlier.  I am really glad to see that other people have posted in reply to you.  I hope that you have had a chance to look at some of the toys that Jim posted for you.

You say that you like Mario games.  I love Mario games too.  I play them on my Wii.

I also like reading but don't have enough time to read as much as I want.  What kind of things do you like to read?  

Take care 

Colincat

Hi James,

Along with ColinCat we've just been looking at what there may be available for you locally or online that could help you make friends and find a way to feel less isolated.

I did just want to quickly explain the limits of what's available through this Community. I'm afraid that the sharing of personal information, in order to deal with any risk to the service, isn't allowed right now. So you can use this discussion or any other to chat to people and make friends online, but this wouldn't be a service where you can meet people offline or chat privately.

Sorry if that's a bit disappointing but I hope you find it helpful to talk to other people online and do jump in to other people's discussions as well to chat about what other people might be talking about.

As to services that might be able to help, there are a few that could be helpful.

Asperger United, our magazine for people on the spectrum, may be interesting for you to read. Some of the issues you raise come up quite often and part of the magazine include a pen-pal page, so you may be able to exchange messages with other people

You can download the latest issue from this page -

http://www.autism.org.uk/aspergerunited

There are also social groups that you may find helpful. There appears to currently be social groups in both Birmingham and in Shrewsbury, where you are looking for support. You just need to email the following address to discuss what may be available -

centralsocialgroups@nas.org.uk

Our befriending service is available in some places in the UK but also has an e-befriending scheme, which can provide regular support and social contact online. Have a look at the befriending page for how to get involved.

You may also find it helpful to look at Wrong Planet. Although US based the website is a huge community of people on the spectrum and they may offer chances for people to meet up or become friends.

And finally, just wanted to suggest looking at our area on social skills, it may or may not be helpful for you but there may be tips you'll find helpful.

Mainly wanted to say hi though and hope you enjoy your time here. If you did want to discuss the isolating you're feeling over the phone then don't forget our helpline is available to speak to.

Okay then, let us know if any of that is helpful :)

Hi Princessshara  do you live in the uk an would you be interested in seeing if you'd like to be friends plea  ? And is it poss an ok for me to chat with you with your first name plea  ? my names James

Hi Colincat  an Rachel    Thanks for your very kind welcomes and very kind helpful messages

I also love Space and Mario games  and really love reading

Cause I'm Dyslexic an learnt/managed to be able to read after I was 11yrs old so it means everything to me because it opened up a whole other Universe or Universes for me  and it meant I'd never be alone again  cause once I read my first book the Lord of the Rings I went with the fellowship an I felt like they were kind of my friends an that I was'nt alone any more Yay

If anyone would poss like to be my friend an would'nt mind chatting with me  ?

Then plea could you pm me your email address so that I can email you my email address so that we can chat an hopefully be friends plea  ?

Thanks for your time an for taking the time to read my message an chat to me

hi james

my name is rachel

And my little boy has high funtioning autism and he loves space, reading and mario games 

 I am so sorry to here you have had a hard time, but on here you make lots of new friends and everyone is so nice

 please feel free to message me for a chat

Hi James

Welcome to the forum and thanks so much for posting. You are obviously having a really tough time at the moment.  

I have posted a link below for the NAS helpline.  If you ring them they will be able to provide you with advice and support and also give you details of support groups in your area.

www.autism.org.uk/.../Autism-Helpline.aspx

May be you could post a bit more information about yourself such as what you do and what your interests are.  You are obviously feeling very alone and need some one to talk to.  There are lots of people on the forum who would love to chat with you and I will be the first to start!

I have two children aged 19 and 17, the eldest one has Aspergers.  He has certainly brought a whole new awesome perspective to our lives although it has not always been easy.  He has now gone to university and is living away from home for the first time.  I also have a couple of friends who have Asperger's.  I enjoy films especially animated films such as Happy Feet (basically films where you don't have to think too much!!) and keeping fit, although at the moment I seem to eat more chocolate than exercise and I need to be a bit more disciplined.  What do you like to do?  

Please tell me a bit more about yourself and remember that we are all here to help you and there are loads of us that would love to chat and be friends

I look forward to hearing from you.

ColinCat