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diagnosis

  1. Streetwise

    autism assessment and diagnosis in the uk

    to find autism assessment and diagnosis contact numbers and addresses in the uk go to n.h.s choices at www.n.h.s.uk and click on services then type your town or county in the location box and in the services box type autism assessment and diagnosis
  2. C

    Hello!

    Hello everyone, I'm Crystal! I believe I have Aspergers. I am not yet diagnosed but have an appointment with my family doctor on Tuesday to speak to him about wanting to get tested. It wasn't until recently that I learned about Aspergers. As I read and learn more about Asperger in a way I feel...
  3. Katleya

    Spectrum adults coping with childhood trauma caused by others

    A common motif here is the bullying, lack of acceptance and often traumatic life events that we were subjected to in our childhoor/teenage years for our lack of conformity to the NT world. So I have a lot of questions today, and I could use some help with those. 1. As an adult, how do you cope...
  4. deedledee90

    Post Hiatus

    I have taken a hiatus from this blog/ forum mostly because I felt so discouraged...I went to therapy and it was an introductory session so a lot of questions about my life and past. I felt like the therapist wanted me to come up with my own conclusions about my "issues." The session was way too...
  5. E

    Seeking for a formal diagnosis

    Hello everyone! I'm glad I found a forum like this. Let me tell you a bit about myself. I always felt different than other people. I'm not formally diagnosed with aspergers. My doctor back then told me that as long as I'm full functioning, there's no need for diagnosis. The thing is that even...
  6. JoyChaos

    Curious...

    I am curious about the folks on here who are self diagnosed but when they went in to get the formal one done they were diagnosed with something else. What exactly is that something else? I mean what were you diagnosed with if it wasnt ASD? I just randomly was thinking about it. Ive seen plenty...
  7. JoyChaos

    So relieved

    i called my insurance company and they said as long as i finish paying my deductible that it will cover 80% of the autism screening! I'm like "praise the sun!" I just now have to figure out who will take my insurance and I really really hate phone calls. like please just respond to my emails...
  8. wonderingaboutlife02

    Could I have aspergers..??

    This might be long but hopefully I will get some responses. I am new here and I am a girl if that makes a difference. I have always felt different. I'll start with how I act. I do really repetitive movements like stretching my fingers and tapping and moving my hands slightly and moving my foot...
  9. deedledee90

    Therapy frustration!! Grr.

    So my therapy format is odd...to see a therapist I have to call the office on the day I want to go in, and they will schedule a time for that day. Well, today was the first day I had time/courage to try it out. So, I called and reached an answering machine (PANIC), left my contact info and they...
  10. deedledee90

    Progress...maybe.

    SO I saw my GP this morning...as I somewhat expected he said he didn't see any signs that pointed towards Aspergers or autism, but he did recommend therapy. Right now I feel stuck in between feeling stupid for bringing up my hunch about having autism or relieved for being able to start therapy...
  11. As sweet as-pie

    Reactions from NT partners

    Hi all, I am in a long term relationship with my current (NT) boyfriend who I started dating in 2013. I self-diagnosed in early 2016 and got my official diagnosis at the start of this year. I've always been very open with him about how I think and see the world and also about my autism...
  12. Nemo

    Increase in autistic behaviours after diagnosis?

    Hey, I noticed that after my diagnosis, I started stimming more and displaying more behaviours. Not sure why. Placebo effect? Letting loose? Other idea? I want to hear it. Just curious
  13. C

    Hello from Lostville....

    I have a five year old son - bright in unbelievable ways, but at times not with the world...I am struggling to get school to "see" him as more than a kid with ADHD, which I am not sure he has. I know that his future is bright but it seems so hard to thwart the self image damage coming down the...
  14. HughG

    Official Diagnosis for Adult Asperger's Syndrome / High-functioning Autism

    Greetings. Could someone please refer me to a good clinical ADOS psychologist or neuropsychologist in the Houston, TX area for testing and diagnosis of Adult Asperger's Syndrome?
  15. D

    Possibly Having Aspergers

    Hello people of AC. I was recently seeking diagnosis for what I assumed to be a personality disorder/mental health issues with a specialist personality disorder team and I had my review meeting two days ago where they said that I don't have BPD which is what I thought I originally had but...
  16. H

    Self-Diagnosed Female Seeking a Formal Diagnosis (Aspergers Syndrome)

    About four years ago, I was speaking with an older family friend and mentioned that I feel like I'm different to others. She has known me since I was born and has professed in social work. She told me that, particularly as a child she has noticed that I show traits of Aspergers syndrome. Having...
  17. OuterSpaceBoy

    Looking back on the first two years after my AS diagnosis

    Hello everybody, I’ve written a little piece reflecting on the first two years after my AS diagnosis. If anyone’s interested, please have a look: https://medium.com/@OuterSpaceBoy/everything-changes-nothing-changes-a0bc211ed45e#.r9follwnv
  18. AspieJme

    Aspie Newbie

    I just started this new journey in my life a few months ago.... I also put together a presentation about all of my findings about Asperger's. My son and I both have it and we are so glad (after an emotional roller coaster) to have found out and have life make sende finally. :] Please feel free...
  19. Kusan38

    Hi - please advise on seeking diagnosis

    I'm a 30-year-old female who has been thoroughly fascinated with Aspergers for months (with at least some superficial interest over the last few years). I see some traits of it in myself, while other traits do not fit. This causes me a lot of uncertainty and fluctuating opinions of whether this...
  20. goneepi

    Do these scores really indicate Aspergers?

    Hi all, I recently posted about the frustrations of even getting the ball rolling on a formal diagnosis, but I thought in the mean time I'd see if you might look at my scores on the various tests and see if they seem to indicate ASD. I know it's not official, but I need to get closer to an...
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