Does it wane as one gets older?
Because you kind of described me.
I absolutely am not able to pick up on "nonverbal communication". Never could, never will. You have to tell me everything very directly with spoken or written words. And when I was younger I used to fear social interactions and situations that weren't under my complete control, but now that I am older I really don't care anymore what people think, thus I socialize much more than when I was young.
EDIT:
OK I looked it up. I don't have this. I suppose I am just (or was) somewhat socially awkward/undeveloped.
Here are the 12 points of Asberger's.
I only have 2 of these - the body language thing and the repetitive behavior (drinking and seeing escorts).
- Trouble taking turns during conversations
- Difficulty interpreting social cues, body language, tone of voice and facial expressions
- Struggles to empathize with or understand the perspective of others
- Difficulty staying on task and understanding or following directions
- Inappropriate eye contact
- Disorganization
- Behavior problems, including aggression, outbursts or isolation
- Struggle to regulate emotions
- Obsessions or repetitive behaviors
- Rigid need for routine and structure
- Lack of motor coordination
- Sensory sensitivity to textures, lights, and sounds