Aspberger syndrome is a social interaction disorder that falls under the autism umbrella, but isn’t accompanied by any delay in cognitive development. I’ve considered the possibility that I have it a few times given the fact that I seem to have a lot of trouble in social situations. However, based on the descriptions of Aspies, I think if I do have it, it’s very mild. I think this may be one of those cases where a simpler explanation is called for. If you don’t practice something (in my case, social interaction), how can you expect to be good at it? It may even be a little insulting to people with real Aspberger syndrome to suggest that I have it. Who knows, since I don’t want to see a shrink about it.
So I took a quiz and the results indicate that I’m very likely an Aspie. Of course I have no idea how reliable the test is, not being a psychologist, but it was interesting. There is also an edgy theory about neanderthals espoused on a different part of that site. So if you take the quiz, take it with the appropriate amount of skepticism. I have admitted before that quizzes are my guilty pleasure.
My results:
My Aspie quiz results
If you take it, post a link to your results.
