Regarding diagnosis, Asperger was merged into the autism spectrum on the latest DSM. CID considers it to be a subgroup of autism. HFA/Asperger can be said to b

Regarding diagnosis, Asperger was merged into the autism spectrum on the latest DSM. CID considers it to be a subgroup of autism. HFA/Asperger can be said to be of higher average intelligence when compared to other autists, but that is not necessarily true when compared to neurotypicals. However, "social struggle" is a common trait (and required for diagnosis AFAIK). Just my thoughts on the discussion, from a fellow aspie. Edit: by the way, krn's comment was spot on for me. I live by myself. I leave my house once every week to buy food and supplies. That's my only social contact. I dropped out of college and have only worked on my own software projects. Most people would consider my life very lonely but I quite like it :)