One of the college roommates with whom I have lived over the past year has displayed some traits that seem to line up with a mild case of Asperger's, and I'd like to see if you all think it sounds about right.
First off, he has a habit of frequently making a very loud "brrrr" noise, similar to a motorboat or engine.
Any time I have tried to converse with him, it has quickly transitioned into him talking about a topic I do not understand, or have no comprehension of (such as physics or mechanical engineering). And he doesn't seem to be able to pick up on the hints that I am not interested, or that I have to get going. (I've read that Aspie's have difficulty reading body language)
Whenever there is an issue to be addressed, he doesn't start a conversation in the normal way. He usually just walks into my room and starts talking about it. He never asks if he can talk to me about something, he just jumps right into the topic with no prior warning.
He tends to look down at the floor when talking to me, but makes eye contact when I am speaking.
I have never seen him bring a friend home, other than his brother, and he only ever leaves to go to his classes, so I can only assume that social groups are not high on his priority list.
I hope this doesn't sound like I'm bashing him. He is a really nice guy, and I only made a long list of behaviors because I want to be as thorough as possible. If it seems as though he does indeed have "mild asperger's," then I would like to ask for tips for how to live with him in harmony and how to love him well.
Thank you in Advance.
Edit: I forgot to mention that he has a habit of loudly speaking out random things to himself. He'll also whisper to himself on occasion.
First off, he has a habit of frequently making a very loud "brrrr" noise, similar to a motorboat or engine.
Any time I have tried to converse with him, it has quickly transitioned into him talking about a topic I do not understand, or have no comprehension of (such as physics or mechanical engineering). And he doesn't seem to be able to pick up on the hints that I am not interested, or that I have to get going. (I've read that Aspie's have difficulty reading body language)
Whenever there is an issue to be addressed, he doesn't start a conversation in the normal way. He usually just walks into my room and starts talking about it. He never asks if he can talk to me about something, he just jumps right into the topic with no prior warning.
He tends to look down at the floor when talking to me, but makes eye contact when I am speaking.
I have never seen him bring a friend home, other than his brother, and he only ever leaves to go to his classes, so I can only assume that social groups are not high on his priority list.
I hope this doesn't sound like I'm bashing him. He is a really nice guy, and I only made a long list of behaviors because I want to be as thorough as possible. If it seems as though he does indeed have "mild asperger's," then I would like to ask for tips for how to live with him in harmony and how to love him well.
Thank you in Advance.
Edit: I forgot to mention that he has a habit of loudly speaking out random things to himself. He'll also whisper to himself on occasion.
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