The positive things to having an Asperger's Syndrome diagnosis

I am going to answer a few questions that people asked me about having Asperger's. The first is a positive post. I was asked: What are the positive things about my diagnosis? Here they are:

1. As others I know who have been diagnosed late in life, it's a sense of relief. A relief that, as someone else said, after a life of feeling somehow different, you now know why and have a real reason for being that way. When I was diagnosed in 2011, it felt that all the pieces of my life, esp the negative side (not fitting in, difficulty making friends), finally all fit together.

2. Because I know I have Asperger's, and been diagnosed late, I can help others, esp younger Aspies. Giving them tips based on how I was at that age, from school to work. I feel that this is a definite positive thing. This blog is one of those. My new children's fiction 'The Rainbow School' series is also part of this.

3. And lastly, as my author client often tells me, I am good at focussing on what I am good at eg writing and helping indie authors such as him.

My new year goals as an Aspie

I have already posted about my writing goals, now I am going to tell you the goals I have made for being an Aspie (a couple of them have not lasted already!).

1. Don't get frustrated with my mum when she is doing things for both of us eg using the TV remote control - not lasted.

2. Don't interrupt her when she speaks so I hear the full sentence and don't get it wrong - not lasted, either.

3. Try not to speak too abruptly that often - not done yet.

4. Try to be more understanding of Mum's health problems, too - trying.

5. Help more around the house - have been doing so.

So, are you an Aspie? Have you made new year goals or resolutions this year in regards to your Asperger's? If you have, let me know.