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Hi, I need advice to see if I have Autism or some form of Autism Spectrum Disorder or Asperger's S

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JimAsian1

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Hi, I need advice to see if I have some form of Autism Spectrum Disorder or Asperger's Syndrome. I sought to see if I have some form of this by the East Los Angeles Regency Center and they told me I didn't have it. I could appeal this and I plan to do so.

I felt I do have some for of Asperger's syndrome or Autism Spectrum Disorder because I seem to fit descriptions of this from what I've read. And my life has turned out pretty similar to what I've read. But still they said I didn't have it.

I was very disappointed in their diagnosis because I felt they didn't really ask me thorough questions and didn't really go into detail of my life history and basically asked me only basic questions about being alone, being able to wash my clothes and take care of basic chores and didn't really ask me deep questions. They did give me puzzles to solve and I did solve them. But I really felt they didn't ask me the in depth questions to see who I am and how my life has turned out.

And basically they just now say I can appeal and basically just referred me to and Department of Rehabilitation to get a job. I was under the impression that if they didn't accept me in their program, they would at least refer me to a psychologist who could test me thoroughly. But unfortunately, they just basically said I have to go to my primary physician or insurance company to seek, I guess, psychological help or assistance.

I appreciate them talking to me and interviewing me, but feel very let down by the whole process and now I feel all alone again.

If you are from Southern California, can someone give me advice or some psychiatric help or psychological help who could test me for Asperger's Syndrome or Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Thanks

Sorry this is so long, but I need help.

Jim
 
I do feel I am high functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder, but I do honestly feel I have some form of this however minor it is. I don't feel it is only Social Anxiety Disorder or Shyness. If someone can offer me advice, I really would appreciate it.

Thanks

Jim
 
Welcome to the Forums! I hope you make new friends and enjoy your stay in the process! :)

If you feel like they haven't done enough, then you'd need to get a 2nd opinion from another autism specialist.

We can't diagnose you, all of us here are just everyday folks who come here to escape the rest of the world.

Don't fret however; there are many helpful and insightful people here who'd be more than happy to share their experiences with you and give you more information than I; I'm unfortunately am from Canada so I'm unable to help you seek another specialist for your area, but I wish you luck!.
 
Thanks Isdoorian, btw, does Canada offer free testing for Autism, and do they offer free help with help dealing with Autism with the fact that Canada offers free health care?
 
It certainly doesn't sound like you recieved a thorough evaluation. Just a preliminary sort of screening. Also HFA is not always easy to diagnose. As has already been said we can't do diagnoses but what you describe could be HFA. I would definitely appeal. Also I suggest doing more research on autism and preparing the reasons in advance in brief form on paper of what your specific symptoms are. Then you will have something to refer to in case you can get an interview. Good luck with your effort.
 
Tom said:
It certainly doesn't sound like you recieved a thorough evaluation. Just a preliminary sort of screening. Also HFA is not always easy to diagnose. As has already been said we can't do diagnoses but what you describe could be HFA. I would definitely appeal. Also I suggest doing more research on autism and preparing the reasons in advance in brief form on paper of what your specific symptoms are. Then you will have something to refer to in case you can get an interview. Good luck with your effort.
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Thanks, I never heard of HFA, but reading about it a little, I can relate to a lot of this it seems.

Again, I appreciate that the Regional Center took the effort to interview me, but it's so frustrating that I have to put all this effort into this to get help on an issue that has effected my life. I really would have hoped the Regional Center would have been more helpful and sympathetic. You're right, I have to try my best to prepare a paper to really explain my history and how this relates to me. Even then, I don't know if they would accept me. This is very very frustrating, but I've got to persevere. Thanks for the information and leaving the message.

I've got to pray for help.

Jim
 
Being able to make your bed, wash your clothes and do chores is not a means of diagnosing. Lots of people on the spectrum can do these things just fine.
 
Hi, I just want to say part of the reason I would like to have been confirmed or diagnosed with some sort of HFA or Autism Spectrum Disorder or Asperger's Syndrome is because if I do get a job, I can at least inform the employee of this so they would understand why I may not be interacting or talking a lot or being sociable like other people without ASD. Just so fellow workers or employees would be understanding why I may behave the way I do, that's part of the reason I feel is important. And of course, to give me an understanding of why I am the way I am and why my life has turned out the way it has, which would be a relief for me.

Thanks

Jim
 
JimAsian1 said:
Thanks Isdoorian, btw, does Canada offer free testing for Autism, and do they offer free help with help dealing with Autism with the fact that Canada offers free health care?
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I believe so yes; and yes there is help for those with Autism. In my Province, there's an organization named "Community Living BC", and they offer help for those with disabilities, autistic people included.
 
Hi Jim. I'm not from your area (or country) but my advice is to look for a specialist. Not someone who has Autism/ASD listed among 20 other specialties, but someone who really does seem to focus just on Autism/ASD.

When you attend the diagnosis interview/appointment if you are asked to take someone along - family or friend - so that they can also answer questions about you, then make sure they are someone who is not against you being diagnosed and that they are observant. Some people are more observant than others. Someone who isn't may not be much help.

Also, welcome :)
 
JimAsian1 said:
Hi, I need advice to see if I have some form of Autism Spectrum Disorder or Asperger's Syndrome. I sought to see if I have some form of this by the East Los Angeles Regency Center and they told me I didn't have it. I could appeal this and I plan to do so.

I felt I do have some for of Asperger's syndrome or Autism Spectrum Disorder because I seem to fit descriptions of this from what I've read. And my life has turned out pretty similar to what I've read. But still they said I didn't have it.

I was very disappointed in their diagnosis because I felt they didn't really ask me thorough questions and didn't really go into detail of my life history and basically asked me only basic questions about being alone, being able to wash my clothes and take care of basic chores and didn't really ask me deep questions. They did give me puzzles to solve and I did solve them. But I really felt they didn't ask me the in depth questions to see who I am and how my life has turned out.

And basically they just now say I can appeal and basically just referred me to and Department of Rehabilitation to get a job. I was under the impression that if they didn't accept me in their program, they would at least refer me to a psychologist who could test me thoroughly. But unfortunately, they just basically said I have to go to my primary physician or insurance company to seek, I guess, psychological help or assistance.

I appreciate them talking to me and interviewing me, but feel very let down by the whole process and now I feel all alone again.

If you are from Southern California, can someone give me advice or some psychiatric help or psychological help who could test me for Asperger's Syndrome or Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Thanks

Sorry this is so long, but I need help.

Jim
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Hi Jim, don't know if this will help you or not. When i had my son diagnosed (and he is 30 now) It was that his specialists had told me that they thought he may have Asperger's and his primary care doctor had set him up with a counselor who helps with ASD, but when he went to her she said she can help but cannot diagnose him for that he needed to go to a neuro-psychologist. That was the only one who could give him a diagnosis since he was over 18. IT took us 3 months to get in to see her. After a few hours of testing she almost didn't diagnose him with ASD because she said he didn't have some features of ASD, but in the end she gave him a diagnosis of high end ASD, High anxiety and avoidant personality disorder.
IT really took me a long time to try and find the right places to take him too... most places were a dead end.
 
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