Clinical experience has identified that the majority of such adolescents and young adults would like a romantic relationship. However, there is remarkably little research examining this aspect of autism spectrum disorders ASDs or strategies to facilitate successful relationships. Typical children do this naturally and have practised relationship skills with family members and friends for many years before applying these abilities to achieve a successful romantic relationship. They also can have an extreme sensitivity to particular sensory experiences. To achieve a successful relationship, a person also needs to understand and respect him- or herself. His requests for a date had been consistently rejected.

Your child might display just a few, several, or all the signature behaviors. They may not recognize when someone is uncomfortable, disinterested, or offended. For example, he or she might be able to recite different types of flowers or sports statistics.

For more than two decades, AANE staff have learned about the talents and struggles of adults with Asperger profiles. Below is a review of some of the recurrent themes that have arisen out of our collective years of experience. Many adults with Asperger profiles appear to have very high levels of functioning—but what does that actually mean? It can mean that one functions very well in some arenas and not well in others. This same person may not have or know how to create or maintain a satisfying life outside of work.