Autism Research

» molliejoy - I always knew I was not like other people...

Hi,
I am what people here call a Neurotypical (NT). I have been in a relationship with a person with undiagnosed (but many characteristics of)Asperger's (Aspie) for 5 years. We are both 55 years old. He has not been in a long term living together relationship in his life until now. He is (as it sounds like you are) very attractive and extremely intelligent. You sound in many ways a lot like him. He is an instructor at the UW in the area of computers and has a MS in Electrical Engineering.

I am lucky because I have taught students with special needs for a very long time, some with Asperger's and Autism. I have also taken many classes, worked with people with Asperger's and Autism professinally and now even teach classes about Asperger's. So I know and respect many people with AS. I think I probably understand where they are coming from more than some NT's although there are still frustrations and confusion at times.

I'm not sure if they let me give my e-mail to you, but it is molliejoy2002@yahoo.com I'd be glad to give you some resources, links, suggestions etc. if you are interested. I have heard Tony Attwood (who is a specialist in this area) speak and have seen DVD's, listened to CD's, and read books he has written or suggested. If you Google him, some of them night be helpful to you. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Mollie

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