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Hello everybody. I was diagnosis with aspergers last Nov. and i have had conflicting emotions ever since. I stopped seeing the doc and stopped thinking about it as much as i can but i cant any longer.

How many professionals did ya'll visit till you accepted the diagnosis? How many visits did it take for them to diagnose you? Thanks for reading this.
 
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as for me it took only 2 persons who are specialized in autism.
The diagnosis was official after seven visits each with at least two weeks between.
I did accept the diagnosis in less than a week, because I knew something was wrong, now I know what. ;)
 
Welcome :)

I'm still only self-diagnosed right now, but I knew I was on to something fairly fast. It just seemed to fit a little to perfectly to be wrong.
 
I saw one professional maybe one or two times. But he has a good understanding of ASD, especially since he has an autistic son. So . . . results may vary.
 
I saw a professional twice in March for my diagnosis, but she specialises in ASD assessment, especially in women/girls, so knew what she was doing. I've accepted it, but not sure I'm totally comfortable with it yet, just in terms of reconciling my past with my present.
 
It really is a difficult thing to accept, I was 29 and my psychologist suggested it. I had never herd of aspergers before & it took a while for me. What I found worked for me was reading about it and particularly other peoples experiences, I keep thinking yep that me or well that explains my childhood.

Good luck and welcome it is a really supportive place here.
 
I got diagnosed after 10-15 minutes in an office, though, lets just say it wasn't something I was surprised with. I guess it must be pretty obvious.
Welcome to the forums though, I hope you can find out what you need to. ;)
 
I have seen as many "Professionals" as times I have been misdiagnosed. My wife and I were at an initial counseling session last year when it was suggested that I may have it. I had never heard of it before, and had little faith at this point. I however, started researching it, and my world spilled open. I cried and cried as I read others accounts of my secret most feeling and thoughts, and how my life of 47 years finally all made sense. It is without a doubt that I have it. I am self diagnosed and have no need for a confirmation. My friends on here understand me better than any professional ever even came close to doing, and I have finally found a home. I am accepted, and no longer alone.
Thank You All.
 
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