So, I've been doing some research on Avoidant Personality Disorder and how is compares to Asperger's.

Here is what I've come up with so far with regards to the major differences.

1. Avoidant PD people typically don't have difficulties with imaginative play as youngsters like is common with Asperger's/Autism

2. Avoidant PD people don't experience clumsiness like people with Asper/Autism. All people are capable of clumsiness but with Aspie/Autism often it's more pervasive than a simple case of "Can't walk and chew gum at the same time".

3. Avoidant PD people don't (generally) have narrow interests that they very much want to talk about or share like with Asperger's

4. Avoidant PD people are hyper aware of social cues to the extent that they may miss out on conversation because they are so busy assessing other people's facial expressions and body language for signs of how the other person is feeling. Aspie's/Autism are the opposite. They may look for cues if they've learned to do so but may not know how to interpret them. I know that many adult Aspie people have learned either by family, counselors, or just plain experience to look for social cues for insight when communicating with others.

Any others I've missed?

I'm doing this research because I have an up and coming Asperger's evaluation in August. I know I'm not the professional but I can't help but look into this.