Comments on: Ausperger’s: Girls Express Differently

By: Khyri

Khyri — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:45:03 +0000

They pretty much describe my childhood & teenaged years in a nutshell too. But then again, I accepted several years ago that I may have Aspergers. It didn’t scare me so much as give me a feeling of “Huh. Maybe that explains all that stuff.” Being somewhere on the autistic spectrum doesn’t mean being disabled – you’re obviously not, with a partner who loves you, a successful career and a not-so-small measure of fame in your life.

I’ve never been officially diagnosed, or even sought a diagnosis. My “stuff” may be explained by other things. But I have felt a kindred spirit in belonging to online Asperger communities. I’m with VZ – you should figure out what this would mean to you, if it’s the case.

(I also feel a kindred spirit with you in many ways, but I figured that was for quite different reasons! Not necessarily an indicator.)

By: Carol

Carol — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:13:05 +0000

sounds like me too. Don’t get me started on the Mitford Family. Or Abraham Lincoln.

I was the kid in the 6th grade sitting in the back of the room, by herself, facing a bookshelf.

By: VivaZoya

VivaZoya — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:31:55 +0000

wow, Helen, why does this scare you so much? What does it mean for you if you might have Asperger’s?

By: A Dream

A Dream — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:27:56 +0000

The bold parts also describe my childhood and teenaged years. I only had one friend in my child then he killed himself. What a jerk face. Now, I have no friends besides my fish.

By: misty

misty — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:45:40 +0000

I’m an adult with Asperger’s (it’s suprisingly common amongst trans people), and I have two children have both been diagnosed. My son was very obvious and clear, while my daughter is much much more subtle. She’s really focused on learning her social skills and mimicry, and you have to really know her to see the cracks.

I actually go to Tony Attwood’s clinic, Minds and Hearts, and it is always a good experience. I’ve never had trouble being accepted as trans, and most of their staff have either experience with gender issues, or have directly interacted with trans people before. They are also amazing with our kids, and never blink that we are a three-adult family.

(Also, it’s Asperger’s and not Ausperger’s. )