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I?m hoping someone can offer some guidance on how I can be officially diagnosed. I know most on this site are not from where I live, but maybe someone might have an idea that would be helpful. Oddly enough, I cannot find a place that can diagnose Asperger?s. I live in Madison County, Alabama, USA. I did e-mail a place I found, but thus far they have not responded. You?d think a place that is supposed to help Aspies would be more cognizant of what neglecting responding can do to someone like me.
The test itself usually takes place on a single day. I believe that to receive an official diagnosis you have to see an actual psychiatrist, so that is the level of expert you should be seeking out for testing purposes. You do not have to see a therapist, either before or after a diagnosis, unless you want to. I'm glad that I was seeing one as I went through the discovery and diagnosis process, as it blew my mind.Any input is helpful, thanks. I did find one so far that claims to be “an expert in autism.” I’m leery of such, because anyone can get an education and hang an “expert” tag next to their name. Also, her fees are $100 per hour after the rather pricey assessment. I can’t help but wonder how many hours it will take to figure out what I already know.