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Hi Everybody

Welcome :)

You'll have to let us know how your appointment went.

I just want to make sure you're aware that AS presents differently between different genders; which seems to still be a relatively new concept, so not all professionals are too aware of the different traits, and should you have AS, they may or may not recognise it in you. I recommend researching in to females on the spectrum.

I also recommend this book, which is a good guide for recognising the typical traits in women on the spectrum, and a good survival guide: Aspergirls: Empowering Females With Asperger Syndrome | AspiesCentral.com
 
Vanilla said:
Welcome :)

You'll have to let us know how your appointment went.

I just want to make sure you're aware that AS presents differently between different genders; which seems to still be a relatively new concept, so not all professionals are too aware of the different traits, and should you have AS, they may or may not recognise it in you. I recommend researching in to females on the spectrum.

I also recommend this book, which is a good guide for recognising the typical traits in women on the spectrum, and a good survival guide: Aspergirls: Empowering Females With Asperger Syndrome | AspiesCentral.com
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I will let everyone know. I am going to see if I can get a referral for a psychiatrist also, from my dr. That way I'll have two opinions. I've been watching a lot of you tube videos made by girls and women with AS also. Thank you for the book recommendation too! :)
 
So, when I went to my Dr the other day, she told me I should talk to the counselor there at the office. Cuz she's not too sure about it and doesn't want to make a diagnosis and be wrong. So, now I Have to make an appointment with this person. :confused:
 
Sagigirl14 said:
So, when I went to my Dr the other day, she told me I should talk to the counselor there at the office. Cuz she's not too sure about it and doesn't want to make a diagnosis and be wrong. So, now I Have to make an appointment with this person. :confused:
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It's not uncommon for doctors to be unsure, but at least they have referred you to someone else for a second opinion.
 
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