Autism

[gma dolittle]

I obsess on lots of things, one thing at a time. It usually lasts from 6 months to a couple of years. I've always been pretty happy with computers (since 1972).
They don't get offended easily. I can zone in and get lost for very long periods of time. I need to be careful, but I'm getting better about it though. I do like my routines. It annoys me when they get out of whack but I get over it.

I'll pray for you son - and all the others here who have this issue.

My son obsessed on planes. He could tell you every plane the US had and all about it. He took my glue gun and toothpicks and built a biplane, propeller and all!

[clemson]

My obsessions past and present have included and some still are in no order

Weather/ the weather channel
Military aircraft
politics
Axis & allies
Madden and football
Jails and prisons
Military channel/ history
American history
The "civil" war
Space

[Snoopynstorm]

My obsessions past and present have included and some still are in no order

Weather/ the weather channel
Military aircraft
politics
Axis & allies
Madden and football
Jails and prisons
Military channel/ history
American history
The "civil" war
Space

I'm obesseive about.
Anatomy and medical topics
info. from Nazi Germany (despite having a little bit of German in me-probably not much though-I'm not that way). I've been interested ever since I took a class for about half a year in 11th grade on Nazi Germany.
I also like spinning Taz.I like Snoopy but especially the one in the airplane.
I'm interested in stuff relating to pregnancy and children. That's probably one of the reasons why I also like Kimi and Dil (from Rugrats). There's the development of the child, the very early early cylce/s with the zygote. I took Anatomy and the begginers Nursing class.(which was for 9th graders but I took it late-any grade could be in it though in high school) in 12th grade. That probably helped my interests. I also take an interest in the mentallly disabled (like those with down syndrome).

Most importently, I'd love to talk to people about Jesus! Unfortuntly, when there's people who don't believe in the same Jesus and arguments could come out, that option really doesn't come out.

[Wally]

I never though of my interests as obsessive, I just thouroughly enjoyed them and accepted the fact that some did not.

Trains still is the big one, although I don't consider myself a Biran Hollingsworth, I can easily spot a GP38-2 versus a GP39.
Now get into the phase 2a verses a phase IIIc and it will get dicey.

Planes, Mopar, firearms, military history... I actually stood on Cemetery Ridge, checked the maps and envisioned the CSA attack.

Maybe there is a measure of imagination, artistic talent that is enhanced in an aspie to make up for the lacking social skills.

[TaliaKirana]

I know my social skills are close to nonexistent, and I've never had many friends... And what happened with one girl in particular came close to souring me on people outside of my family entirely. (I've shared that particular disaster of a friendship in other threads.) And the few real friends I made in high school I lost touch with after graduation. I try not to think about it much, but at times I'm profoundly lonely. I wish it were easier for me to reach out to people. It stinks to scare people off because I come on too strong... or have them walk off because I can't bring myself to say anything. And, I kinda already know I'm never getting married. I just don't think I could ever find a guy who could love a girl this broken or that I could trust enough to even try. (Sorry about the long derail... I just needed to get this outta my system.) Maybe it's part of why I look forward to the Rapture so much. I just want to be able to think like a normal person... I want to not struggle with depression anymore.

[gma dolittle]

I know my social skills are close to nonexistent, and I've never had many friends... And what happened with one girl in particular came close to souring me on people outside of my family entirely. (I've shared that particular disaster of a friendship in other threads.) And the few real friends I made in high school I lost touch with after graduation. I try not to think about it much, but at times I'm profoundly lonely. I wish it were easier for me to reach out to people. It stinks to scare people off because I come on too strong... or have them walk off because I can't bring myself to say anything. And, I kinda already know I'm never getting married. I just don't think I could ever find a guy who could love a girl this broken or that I could trust enough to even try. (Sorry about the long derail... I just needed to get this outta my system.) Maybe it's part of why I look forward to the Rapture so much. I just want to be able to think like a normal person... I want to not struggle with depression anymore.

You are so wrong. One day God will send someone to you and he will recogniz you as the special person you are. grandma

[IMSAVED]

I never though of my interests as obsessive, I just thouroughly enjoyed them and accepted the fact that some did not.

Trains still is the big one, although I don't consider myself a Biran Hollingsworth, I can easily spot a GP38-2 versus a GP39.
Now get into the phase 2a verses a phase IIIc and it will get dicey.

Planes, Mopar, firearms, military history... I actually stood on Cemetery Ridge, checked the maps and envisioned the CSA attack.

Maybe there is a measure of imagination, artistic talent that is enhanced in an aspie to make up for the lacking social skills.

Trains is a big one for my son.

[Wally]

Trains is a big one for my son.

Lucky You. Really.
Gift giving is easy. Always someting to do - rail trail, loco spotting, train meets, Thomas.....


Norfolk Southern was just mentioned in the paper - they have painted a Heritage Fleet, diesels in paint schemes of predecessor roads.

This included Reading, Lehigh Valley, Pennsy, NYC, even Erie and DL&W. Better keep a camera in the car.