In reference to your other thread, I do not have any ideas about aspergers, however....anything which isolates a child from the social norms, social peer group of childhood and adolescence pretty much can be said leads to some sort of difficulty if not full blown depression...in one way or another. But, me thinks depression is likelier than not. Whether it is another illness the child has...an illness in the immediate family, a mental illness in the family or drug addiction...any interruption of 'norm' can make the child an outcast of the social norm of their peers. Both in reality and in their heart and mind.

I do photography...and computers...and gardening with my boyfriend. These things were things I let slide when I became depressed. These and music. Anything that had to do with my exh, pretty much. But, I digress.
Since digital came out I have broadened my abilities faster with more interest than before, now wish my memory were as good. Some lessons have to repeat to remember where did not have to do that before.
I also have two dogs which are loves...and a room mate full of fun....and myself and my boyfriend and our room mate all have a peculiar sense of humor. So I am kept busy.
Best thing I can say about myself...these days when I get depressed over something external I can get back on track easily...had several mishaps occur today...any of which would have brought me down when I was depressed...now a days I forget about them soon after they happen...deal with them as best I can...and move on. Only now when I look back over the day do I recall them, and now they are a, 'oh well shrug....'
Tomorrow will come ( or won't), today is what was, just go with the flow.
Dog just came out of bedroom, picked up dog bone, looked at me sheepishly, and told him to go ahead and take it to bed, he did take it to our bed!
Guess I will join him!