I'm not sure I've been misdiagnosed yet as I do have a lot of the bpd traits listed in the dsm (fear of abandonment is the biggest one actually) but I hear that because of AS people could develop bpd over the years... so apparently it could co-exist. By the way I'm a guy.

-BPD is a listed comorbid of AS along with many other psychiatric illnesses. People can develop BPD, even PTSD, especially if they have been bullied or faced other kinds of mistreatment.

Definitely relate to the lack of friends and social problems. in my world, I can interact with people if I have a set way that I'm supposed tWo behave and an almost "scripted" dialogue to use, such as at work, when I deal with customers (retail). Making conversation, is gruelling for me with anyone that's not very comfortable with me. I clam up and become an extreme introvert, which I was as a child too, very shy.

I did not know deafness had anything to do with AS... but I have had hearing issues since age 9 or 10.. or earlier. many of the others are there too.

-The 'apparent deafness' refers to me not responding to others. As a young child, I used to shut the world out because it overwhelmed me. This is a common sign of AS. I was tested twice for a hearing impairment and passed each time.

In any case I look forward to finding out. Thanks for your insight.