Hi,

[Daniel]

Hi,

I'm 16 and I've wondered for a while whether or not I have AS, and although I've taken the quiz on this forum I'm still not entirely sure. I got 94/200 AS traits, and 109/200 NT traits. I've never shared by suspicions with anybody, partly because I don't know where the line is between nerdiness or social inepitude and AS.

My main problem is social situations. I far prefer my own company to that of others, and I don't like being in large groups of people at all. I isolate myself because I feel comfortable by myself, and enjoy it. If I'm asked to go out anywhere I'll avoid it on the flimsiest of excuses. The reason I have looked for help is becuase this has started to become a major irritation to my friends, and at the minute it doesn't feel like I'll ever change. I have a different sense of humour to my friends; in fact their humour downright annoys me. I'm prone to getting down, although I wouldn't say depressed, for short periods and I couldn't describe myself as having been happy for a long time. I'm intelligent (hoping not to come across as arrogant) and I expect others to understand me, both my actions and my thoughts, even when there is no way they could.

Yet I have plenty of traits that suggest I'm NT. I recognise sarcasm and use it a lot myself. I'm good at speaking and giving presentations, I enjoy a wide variety of things and I might focus on a certain interest for a while, but I'm not obsessive about it. I can make friends and talk to people pretty easily, and within my school I'm well liked, if considered a bit odd and nerdy.

Whether or not I have AS, I'd be very grateful for any advice or feedback. Thank you very much in advance,
Daniel.