I Have Asperger's Syndrome

@Peaches As an adult it's a difficult thing to come to terms with. I was only diagnosed a few years ago due to the encouragement of my doctor.

@SW-User I noticed when my son was just over a year old something was "different" about him. He was diagnosed as autistic but it was changed to Aspergers because he's very social and most autistic kids aren't. It was hard to get help in the school system where we lived because they had nothing for special needs kids, it was sink or swim! 😔 He's 20 year old now and doing good.⭐️ I'm glad your doctor was encouraging for you. 🍀

@Peaches I'm glad he was diagnosed early. When i was a kid it wasn't even a diagnosis. I was just told by everyone i was a naughty child who wouldn't follow instructions or asked too many questions. And yes you are right, in a lot of cases like me and your son, we can be very sociable and have great empathy skills and also make great partners in relationships. I just have some holes in my social skills, as in the way i see things. So when it comes to jobs for instance I can be a great employee but i need a boss who is understanding rather than someone who tries to hammer a square peg into a round hole. How is your son going with work and/or college? Does he struggle with somethings and excel at others?

@SW-User He was punished for his behavior sadly too. He gets frustrated easily and won't go to college, he works with his dad on cars.

@Peaches I'm sorry to hear that. I didn't go to college when i first finished school as i would have struggled socially. But i went when i was in my late 20's and i did really well. He might find the same thing too perhaps. That's great he works with his dad.