A physician would have to make that kind of diagnosis, not your mother. And if you are 18, I'm sure a teacher or a doctor would have noticed autistic symptoms before (Asperger's is a minor form of autism). People with Asperger's can have very normal lives, but may just seem odd or eccentric. A perfect example would be the father in the book Dear John (if you are in deed wondering more about the disease).
You said your mom points out that you like a tight schedule (which can be normal to an extent). With Asperger's if you don't keep to your schedule you will PANIC, one needs a routine and to stick to it precisely.
Sufferers of Asperger's also tend to be socially isolated and when interacting may seem absent or odd. You said you do have healthy friendships.
If you really want her off your back, go see a doctor and have her come along to get it out of her head.
Is it normal that my mom things I have aspergers?
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A physician would have to make that kind of diagnosis, not your mother. And if you are 18, I'm sure a teacher or a doctor would have noticed autistic symptoms before (Asperger's is a minor form of autism). People with Asperger's can have very normal lives, but may just seem odd or eccentric. A perfect example would be the father in the book Dear John (if you are in deed wondering more about the disease).
You said your mom points out that you like a tight schedule (which can be normal to an extent). With Asperger's if you don't keep to your schedule you will PANIC, one needs a routine and to stick to it precisely.
Sufferers of Asperger's also tend to be socially isolated and when interacting may seem absent or odd. You said you do have healthy friendships.
If you really want her off your back, go see a doctor and have her come along to get it out of her head.