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Skittlebisquit

Skittlebisquit

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Hi i am new to the forum, i am self diagnosed by having just taken these neat online quiz things just the other day. The results were that i was on the spectrum for both autism and adhd. I know that this is not definitive. I have been involved in counseling twice so far, both times for exactly one year each and both times with a different therapist. I think i am ready to go for it again, but how does it work these days is it all by remote? I will definitely bring up the issue first thing with a pro when i can start that all up again. Thanks for allowing me here.
 
Welcome to the forum. There is a lot of info here. I hope you can find some good stuff!
 
Hi and welcome, I hope that you enjoy it here and find it supportive. Yes I think a lot of counselling is remote at present, depends maybe on the covid infection rates where you are. I have used counselling a lot, and found it useful, although mostly when I was using it I was unaware of autism being a factor.

It's good to have that idea in mind, as it helps one understand why some issues seem so difficult despite some supposedly easy fixes being recommended. I struggled with socialising all my life on that basis, with therapists recommending various fixes that might work for shy people, who could build skills .

Nevertheless I got a lot from counselling and it can be a real lifeline. Understanding I was on the autistic spectrum helped me then look for strategies around some issues, and learn more about how I am. Threads here are often useful and interesting to connect with others ideas and experiences.



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Welcome to the Forums, Skittle.

There is a mix of both types of therapy where I live.
Some do remote only right now.
The therapist I see still has in person sessions.

Hope you find a lot of answers and good information here. :)
 
I think the cognitive performance section would be difficult to do remotely. I had observers timing me, as well as, looking at my facial and body language during this part, notes taken, and became part of my report.
 
Neonatal RRT said:
I think the cognitive performance section would be difficult to do remotely. I had observers timing me, as well as, looking at my facial and body language during this part, notes taken, and became part of my report.
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Do you think they took extra trouble with you, as a health worker? Your assessment seems to have been great, really thorough and helpful, but not typical.
 
Thinx said:
Do you think they took extra trouble with you, as a health worker? Your assessment seems to have been great, really thorough and helpful, but not typical.
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No. They didn't know my background prior to testing. I did my testing,...then my initial interview.
 
Neonatal RRT said:
No. They didn't know my background prior to testing. I did my testing,...then my initial interview.
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Ok, so they didn't know your job even? Seems good it was all done so well and thoroughly. And when they interviewed you was the time they found out you were a health worker. I guess being a guy helps too, in not putting up barriers to assessors who think it's predominantly a male thing.
 
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