Aspergers Challenged Support Group

This is one of those "no one's surprised" and guessed at for years. Now newly dx.

I hope that not only do I get info here but understanding, as I don't get it in the world. I say the wrong things, I have learned to be outgoinging, but I stress before I'm in that situation. I have daily locked my self in my room (lots of excuses why) since I was a very young child. (my parents seemed to think this was normal and later my husband - although I'm bisexual.

Is that enough background? Oh yeah and I HATE being touched...

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Welcome, I am a parent of a 6 year old boy with aspergers. He was just diagnosed in March. I wish I had more advice for you but you would be really appreciated here to give us parents advice. (If that is ok with you) I just wanted to welcome you and say we are here for each other here.

Hello and welcome! I have never been diagnosed with aspergers but I strongly suspect that to be the case. I have a son with high functioning autism and a daughter with severe ADD. I see myself in them in so many ways. I mentioned to my mom that someday I would like to be formally evaluated and diagnosed but I go back and forth on this. My mom said she would come along to give information about my childhood. I have been diagnosed with social anxiety but I know deep down it's more than that. I have so many sensory issues. I hate florescent lights, I can't stand overhead lighting. I have lots of lamps in my house because of my lighting issues. I cringe or jump when I am touched unexpededly. When I was first married my poor husband couldn't understand why I would cringe at his touch. He has learned to give me a verbal warning or a soft touch on the shoulder before he gives me a hug or something because he knows that if he grabs me I will freeze, cringe and get aggitated. I have issues with clothing too. I hate feeling restricted, I hate jackets! I hate certain fabrics. As soon as I get home I have to strip down and change into my soft clothes. I can't stand crowds, loud noises or spashing water on my skin. I have to wear rubber gloves to do the dishes because I can't stand the water. I am okay with washing my hands and showering but I do both fast to get it over with. My showers have to be HOT because I can't stand the cold feeling when I get out, the chilling water on my skin after a shower drives me nuts, I dry off fast. I have so many more sensory issues but these are the most bothersome.

I also have ADD, I struggled all the way through school but I have a high IQ. My mom couldn't figure out why I had such a hard time if I was so smart. Now I have a daughter that is the same way. The difference is that I get my daughter the help she needs! When I was a child there wasn't anything to help kids like me.

Anyway, this is a little bit of my story. I hope to see ya around!