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Message Subject Asperger Syndrome Test - what is your score?
Poster Handle Gannon
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The problem with this test is that it doesn't take into account why you answered the way you did.

For instance, I put that I would prefer to go to a library rather than a stage performance (I think that was the choice) because I like learning. Entertainment seems like mental masturbation. I find that I enjoy having self-directed activities because it allows me to absorb things faster.

Another point of the questions was whether you understand social cues. While I can get them, I choose not to because I just don't give a shit about people's hidden meanings. I KNOW people think I'm weird, but I don't value fitting in with them and their shallow pursuits.

In other words, while I do have trouble with social situations, it's because I don't care enough to make them go smoothly. I believe this test could have been worded differently to make it accurate.

I think there are a lot of people out there who are withdrawn from society, they are socially reclusive for a reason. Around like-minded people, those with something interesting to share, I am quite outgoing and friendly. I just don't give a damn about popular culture.

I scored 36 and I am definitely not dysfunctional, nor do I have Asperger's. I think more intelligent people have problems interacting in society -- just the same as an average person would have being in a room of mentally challenged people.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 969156





OH, you are definitely an Aspie. No doubt, especially the way you had to put so much energy into explaining yourself.



Your base misunderstanding is your assumption that having this implies dysfunction in any way. Even the explanation before taking the test has the disclaimer that not every Aspie has trouble in life.


For the MOST part, I don't either. I am quite adaptable, but have found that some things merely take 1000 times the energy than I'm willing to invest for a return that OTHERS value but I do not.


I've had people try to argue that I am NOT autistic...then in the next sentence go on and on about how weird I am. One fellow tried to damn me to his imagined solution, taking some pill that some doctor forced upon his misunderstood nephew.



Do not wrestle with this...it is OK to be weird. Most Aspies are serious over-achievers once they find their niche. Perhaps you found yours early...congrats!


Cheers,
John
Detroit
 
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