I Finally know what is wrong with me!!!

I have always kept some kind of journal, diary, ect. I have them all in a footlocker and every now and then I go thru them. I am now 35 yrs old, I have the journals from my teen years on up. I find it facinating and sometimes embarressing 2 read back on life. I learn quite a bit about myself and the way I think- which by the way is not in the least bit "normal". My behavior is very apparent as I look back. This is quite important now, at this time in my life, 4 I recently found out I have Aspergers Syndrom (High Functioning Autism) It is the mildest on the Autistic Spectrum Disorder catagory. NOW I FINALLY KNOW WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME!!!

Brief description of this Aspberger's Syndrome (AS) - is an autism spectrum disorder- one of the 5 neurological conditions typically characterized by difference in language and communication skills, as well as repetative or restrictive patterns of thought and behavior. Referred to as High Functioning Autism.(HFA) The KEY DIFFERENCE between Aspbergers and Autism- normal early development and lack of any language delay.Theory- that people with AS tend to hypersystemize; they tend 2 seek 2 approach all spheres of life, including the social sphere, by developing systems or sets of rules 2 operate to.
U may be wondering at this point, What does this subject have 2 do with an upcoming pandemic? Let me get 2 that...
CLINICAL FEATURES AS characterized by:
*Narrow interests or proccupation with a subject to the exclusion of other activities.
*Repetitive behaviors or rituals
*Peculiarities in speech and language
*Exstensive logical/technical patterns of thought
*Socially and emotionally inappropriate behavior and interpersonal interaction
*Problems with non verbale communication
*Clumsy and uncooridinated motor movements
OK - Number one is the reason I have taken a "Overwhelming" interest in Bird Flu (Avian influenza), soon 2 become a pandemic for humans. I have been "researching" and keeping up on all the news from around the world on it for well over a year now. This internet is friggin' fabulous!
I just Took the AS test...scored a 39 (anything higher than 32 is considered a definite AS case) I figured my score would be high. No suprise there. My Twin brother told me he was diagnosed with AS, so I began "research" on this subject and those subjects that pertain 2 it. It all came 2gether then....I WAS AUTISTC!!! My twin's son has been diagnosed with it 2. It is heredity I believe. (My whole life I've been saying 2 my siblings, "Mom & Dad should never have bred!!!" )