<p>I don’t know whether this has already been posted or not, but this is from the DSM IV criteria for diagnosis of Asperger’s:</p>
<p><a href=“I”>quote</a> Qualitative impairment in social interaction, as manifested by at least two of the following:</p>
<p>(A) marked impairments in the use of multiple nonverbal behaviors such as eye-to-eye gaze, facial expression, body posture, and gestures to regulate social interaction</p>
<p>(B) failure to develop peer relationships appropriate to developmental level</p>
<p>(C) a lack of spontaneous seeking to share enjoyment, interest or achievements with other people, (e.g… by a lack of showing, bringing, or pointing out objects of interest to other people)</p>
<p>(D) lack of social or emotional reciprocity
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<p>The OP has told us that he fits B (says he has no friends and never has) and his answers to specific questions about social engagement suggest that he has C & D as well. No information has been provided online about A, or about the other characteristics listed under DSM IV 299.80. Presumably that is something the OP could discuss in private with a qualified therapist.</p>
<p>The diagnostic criteria specified in the ICD-10 are somewhat different, but overlapping. The proposed DSM V would eliminate the Asperger’s diagnosis entirely. (Noteworthy in part because anyone who can read would be well aware that the precise diagnostic criteria is an area where professionals have yet to come to a consensus.)</p>