After watching Boston Legal..there's a lawyer with AS... I look back and diagnose my brother. Yes, I think he has a mild form of it. In 1940's when he was born, it was always a "craze" or "his personality".

I firmly believe my parents KNEW there was something amiss. Now it's OCD (definitely) and my concern that it's mildly AS. He fits into the some of the diagonsis you printed.

Please get tested. it will help so much in your socialization and treatment. It''s not a crime or punishment, but helpful TO YOU for your future and interaction. Mental differences are not longer a stigma. They are treated with the best therapists and meds, if needed. IMO..we all are "wired" differently. it's nature and not your fault. Believe me, I love my brother, but if you witnessed some of his actions, verbal and physical, you'd be shocked he wasn't treated earlier. He has a terrific job, people love him, but there is something not right and I know my folks saw it but didn't know how to react. Times have changed. Please, please seek help. There's nothing wrong in getting treatment or help.