In my experience having Asperger’s is like being a tourist rather than a resident. I have played sports, been involved in band, never had any real friends other than my wife.

I have never really felt the so called adrenalin rush that people day they feel. I have heard don’t think, do? In my case I always think and analyze.

I have always worked in sales, but I would have been a good scientist. I am always thinking, pondering, second guessing.

Academics at School were really easy, but I was clueless socially.

I love my family but am not overly emotional. I really do not like contact or people in my space.

I dislike eye contact it makes me really uneasy and nervous.

I like people and have always wanted to make a difference for the world.

I am very sarcastic, love science fiction, and technology, do not really get television.

In terms of emotion, I am often board, depressed, and occasionally happy. It is as if my emotions are muted.

I am always board, often tired.

I can read a 400+ page book in a couple of hours without hardly trying as long as it is interesting.

I watch sports and am trying to get interested in it but am easily board.

I like video games, but most I find that I get bored by quite quickly.

I hardly ever really get upset but when I do it is usually a major melt down and cry session.

I have had a few major fears in my life dogs, and drowning, and choking on stringy foods like in celery.

Please let me know your thoughts as far as your experiences with autism.