aspie.help — Autism & Asperger's Support Community

Sound familiar?

If you nod at a few of these, you'll feel at home.

A woman relaxing alone on a sofa with headphones — I recharge alone after socialising

A blurry, busy street at night full of lights and people — Crowds and noise feel too loud

Two men focused on a game of chess — I go deep into my interests

A monthly planner with two pens — Plans and routines help me feel safe

A woman looking at her reflection in a small mirror — I hide my real self to fit in

Two women talking by a window — I say exactly what I mean

Everyone is different. This isn't a test or a diagnosis.

Asperger's in 30 seconds

Three things worth knowing

2013

One spectrum

Asperger's is now part of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Same experience — just a new medical name.

1 in 100

You're not rare

About 1 in 100 children worldwide is autistic, says the WHO. Many adults are never diagnosed.

Your word, your choice

Aspie, autistic, Asperger's or "still exploring" — everyone here chooses their own words.

Famous voices

They said it out loud. You're in good company.

Well-known people who have spoken publicly about their own autism or Asperger's.

Entrepreneur

Elon Musk

Head of SpaceX and Tesla. While hosting Saturday Night Live in May 2021, he told millions of viewers he has Asperger's.

Actor · 2× Oscar

Sir Anthony Hopkins

Diagnosed with Asperger's later in life.

Climate activist

Greta Thunberg

Has called being different "a superpower".

Actor · Ghostbusters

Dan Aykroyd

Says his Asperger's interests helped spark Ghostbusters.

Singer

Susan Boyle

Shared her Asperger's diagnosis in 2013.

Scientist · Author

Dr Temple Grandin

Autistic animal scientist and famous advocate.

BBC naturalist

Chris Packham

Made the film Asperger's and Me (2017).

Singer-songwriter

Sia

Shared in 2023 that she is on the spectrum.

Actor

Daryl Hannah

Diagnosed with autism as a child.

Actor · Prison Break

Wentworth Miller

Shared his adult autism diagnosis in 2021.

TV · The Chase

Anne Hegerty

Diagnosed with Asperger's in her forties.

Comedian

Hannah Gadsby

Diagnosed autistic as an adult.

TV personality

Christine McGuinness

Diagnosed autistic in 2021, aged 33.

These people are not connected with aspie.help and do not endorse it. We only include people who have spoken publicly about their own diagnosis.

Photo credits

Elon Musk — Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 4.0
Anthony Hopkins — Omar David Sandoval Sida, CC BY-SA 4.0
Greta Thunberg — Kushal Das, CC BY-SA 4.0
Dan Aykroyd — Rnunezart, CC BY-SA 4.0
Susan Boyle — Deborah Wilbanks, CC BY-SA 3.0
Temple Grandin — Symphy, CC BY-SA 4.0
Chris Packham — Garry Knight, CC BY 2.0
Sia — Charlie Llewellin, CC BY-SA 2.0
Daryl Hannah — Dana Fineman Photography, CC BY-SA 4.0
Wentworth Miller — Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0
Anne Hegerty — Meena, CC BY-SA 4.0
Hannah Gadsby — Bryan Berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0
Christine McGuinness — JaceMerlyn, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photos are shown cropped. Other photos from Unsplash.

🎧 Sensory Corneraspie.help community

KabirSupermarkets on Saturday = impossible. Anyone else? 😵‍💫

LeenaSame! I go Tuesday 8 am now. Empty aisles, no music.

Tuesday mornings. Noted 📝

Moderator🌌 This week: share your special interest — as much detail as you like!

ArunIndian Railways locomotives. My spreadsheet has 14 tabs 🚂

NishaFirst group where I don't re-read my message ten times 💛

Example conversation

Inside the community

Small groups. Clear topics. Calm chats.

Join the community, then pick only the groups you like.

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AnnouncementsUpdates from admins only
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Welcome & IntrosSay hi when you're ready
🌌
Special InterestsShare what you love
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Sensory CornerTips for noise, light & crowds
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Work & StudyJobs, college, interviews
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Late DiagnosisDiagnosed as an adult, or exploring
❤️
Friends & FamilyRelationships and home life
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Chill ChatMemes, pets, daily life

How to join

Three taps. No forms.

Read the rules

Six short rules. No surprises.
Tap "Join"

WhatsApp opens. Tap join.
Say hi — or don't

Quietly reading is welcome.

Community rules

Be kind. Direct is not rude.
Ask before giving advice.
Post in the right group.
Respect everyone's words.
No selling, spam or "cures".
No screenshots. What's shared stays here.

Stories

The moment it all made sense

"I was diagnosed at 34. I cried in the car park — not from sadness, but because my whole life finally made sense."

Meera, 36 · Architect

"I thought I was bad at friendship. Turns out I'm just bad at small talk."

Rohan, 27 · Data analyst

"My son was diagnosed first. Reading his report, I recognised myself on every page."

David, 44 · Teacher

Example stories based on common experiences. Names changed.

Questions

Quick answers

Do I need a diagnosis to join?

No. Diagnosed, self-identified or still wondering — all welcome. Nobody will ask for proof.

Can other members see my phone number?

In the main Announcements group, only admins can see who the members are. In the topic groups you choose to join, members of that group can see you — so join only the ones you're comfortable with.

Group chats overwhelm me. Is this for me?

Yes. Mute everything, read when you like, join only one group. Many members start that way.

Is this medical help or therapy?

No. It's peer support — people helping people. For a diagnosis, please see a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist.

Does it cost anything?

No. It's free, and it will stay free.

Autistic or Asperger's? You belong here.