The first thing to do when dating someone with AS is to understand the syndrome. Look at "What is Asperger's Syndrome" here on Wiki Answers for information on aspects and signs of AS, along with links to more information. Second, you might want to go to a support group for those with AS and their families. It might help you to hear the way other people cope with a loved one with AS. There are also online forums for families of those with AS if you don't want to go to a group meeting. Finally, please know that even when your AS loved one doesn't seem to care, they most likely do, but aren't good at showing it.
ANYONE can have Asperger's Syndrome.
Aspergers syndrome is a disorder having to do with a person's ability to interact socially. Because it is a social disorder, the general health of a person with this syndrome would not be affected. The life expectancy is the same as that of any other person. The movie "Rain Man" is about a man with Aspergers (or somewhere on the Autism Spectrum). It may give you a better idea of what it is.
Anyone can worry. So I wouldn't go so far as to say it's a sign of Aspergers, yet, from personal experence, the people I have known with Aspergers do seem to worry more than a lot of other people.
It all just really depends what they are like. Some can write big and sloppy and some can write neat and tidy. An Aspergers person can write neater or sloppier than anyone else. It doesn't change them, just how they behave and socialize. Edit: Poor handwriting is in fact more common in Aspergers. But not always.
I am a special education teacher that has worked with students who have ADHD and/or Asperger's Syndrome.
Feel free to submit any questions you have and someone(s) will offer advice as your questions are presented. Thanks.
Familys do not have to go through it alone, there is help and support available for people living with children, or anyone with Aspergers. There are youth clubs that offer free services and will take good care of the child for a start.
Anyone can get Marfans syndrome, it is a genetic disorder.
No, Tourette's syndrome is not sex-linked. It can be passed on from anyone, and anyone can receive the disease.
The truth is, nobody will ever know. You can't diagnose anyone who's dead, because in order to diagnose someone, you have to talk to them. Same goes for Albert Einstein, Michael Jackson, and everyone else involved with the rumors. Unless they walked outside and said "Hey, I have Aspergers." then there's just no way of knowing.
No, Tourette's syndrome is not sex-linked. It can be passed on from anyone, and anyone can receive the disease.
Anyone can give advice - however, it's not wise to accept advice from anyone but an expert.