Hi. I'm 16 and think I may be "high-func." autistic. I have always struggled with certain things other people didn't seem to struggle with. I have no friends (at all) because of these issues. Here are some of the things that make me feel I have aspergers:

* I can't eat jelly or slimy food textures, I'll involuntarily gag. Same goes with raw broccoli, raisins, and certain tastes

* I can NOT eat spicy food, and all mouth wash has to be alcohol-free. I have to get toothpaste that isn't strongly mint flavored, and I have trouble with Altoids and strong minty stuff

* I have a small amount of interests and hobbies, and I have a really hard time getting into new ones. Whenever someone asks me to watch a new TV show with them I have a very hard time saying yes because it's new and unfamiliar.

* I have major comfort zone issues. I have trouble trying new things and would much prefer doing the same old things I've always done. It took me a few years to finally try Minecraft but I loved it once I did; I just had to wait to get comfortable

* I have trouble with knowing how to socially interact. This is one of the main reasons I have no friends. I just get lost and confused and my mind goes blank. Other people can easily slide into a conversation with people they don't know well but for me it's so difficult and frustrating.

* My parents have frequently told me something I've said is rude or impolite. I will often get confused as to why and not understand. I just don't have a good gauge for that stuff. There are things that are obviously rude, like racist jokes etc, but there are so many little things that I don't understand

* I have trouble processing verbal intructions. Whenever I need to go to the bathroom at a restaurant my parents have to repeat the directions to the restroom mmultiple times.

* Other people just know how to have friends and be social, but it's not natural to me at all.

* My parents have noticed I have these social issues, and have even tried to search for a therapist to help me. They know I have social issues and issues making friends. I have even come crying to them. So I hope I can get them to get me an assesment to see if I could be autistic.