• original by Amy Nelson

Introduction

These are written for people who are diagnosed or self diagnosed with asperger's so that they can see their own type.

The list was made because, many times, a person who is newly diagnosed can feel that no one is like them, and that the other aspies/auties they have met felt different from them. Some people also have the misconception that all aspies have very high IQs and are excellent with grammar and spelling.

The names of the types are mainly there to make it easier to remember; those people do not exactly represent those types. The types are not diagnostic, as already stated.

Also note that most people are a mix of one, two, or three types.

Types

1. Spielberg type

Sociable, often likes sports, somewhat extroverted, has quite a few friends, usually has an average IQ. Spelling and grammar are often quite poor. People can be surprised to find that this person is on the autism spectrum.

2. Einstein type

Intellectual, high IQ, likely to be skilled on computers, excellent grammar and spelling, likes to be known as an expert in their chosen special interest. May become argumentative with other who they feel are less knowledgeable than they are.

3. Powell type

Aggressive, possibly has PTSD/BPD, intelligent, hostile in general, can become violent at times. May use drugs in order to relieve their stress. Very often bullied in school, and feels that they must be strong and a fighter in order to survive in life.

4. Gary Numan type

Daydreamer, often spaces out, finds other people very hard to understand, and finds they are very often misunderstood. Has many dreams and plans, finds it very, very hard to bond with people. Possibly bipolar.

5. Morrissey type

Fantasises a lot, feels very separated from peopel, may have a schizophrenia diagnosis, likes art and creativity especially. Feels a connection with other times in history, feels like a completely unique person inside. Can often be called an 'alien' by others.

6. Craig Nicholls type

Hyperactive, energetic, extrovert, tries to make friends often, has no trouble making friends, but then finds them hard to keep for any length of time. People may complain that they are irritating, such as family members, or that they are immature and childish. May be diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. Likes to talk to people, and does not have a lot of social fear.

7. Lewis Carroll type

Passive, very introverted, quiet, shy, very deeply involved in special interests, having friends or relationships is always secondary to special interests. Appears calm outside, showing little emotion, but can be anxious inside. Prefers to keep all emotions subdued publically. Very likely to be bullied in school, very rarely gets angry or aggressive.

8. Andy Warhol type

Extremely confident, to the point of egocentricity. Thinks highly of themselves, and thinks that others should too. Has many ideas, and feels that the world misunderstands them. Likes to monologue excessively. Often friendly in formal settings. If problems occur, they can become revengeful and bitter in life. Could have NPD traits.

(c) Amy Nelson. Not to be reproduced without permission. (The site that it came from was down, so I've reproduced it without permission. )