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diagnosis

  1. Midnight Mushroom

    She totally missed the point...

    So I see my therapist weekly. My current diagnosis is generalized anxiety disorder and depression, but I'm pretty sure I have autism. Anyways 2 weeks ago I gave her a letter at the end of our session cause I suck at talking. It was a page and a half or traits I hadn't really mentioned to her...
  2. P

    Do you think I have Asperger's Syndrome?

    Hi All, I'm currently in the process of being diagnosed, but for now are these traits associated with Asperger's? I fixate severely on things like music, sport and politics and go on and on about them often not knowing that the other person isn't happy with it. It feels like a compulsive urge...
  3. Beguiling Orbit

    Credibility of an Official Diagnosis

    If a self-diagnosed Aspie wanted to have a career as an Asperger's advocate (i.e. be a writer, blogger and/or podcaster, or join the staff of an existing ASD advocacy organization or even start a new one) do you think that person would need to obtain an official diagnosis to be considered...
  4. JoyChaos

    Recording symptoms

    I need to do this in diagnostic criteria examples which ill do later....for now these are the symptoms i think fit into the criteria in no special order I walk on my toes because i hate how the floor feels on the soles of my feet. i would walk on my toes in public if it wasn't seen as weird i...
    • JoyChaos
    • Blog entry
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    • autism asm aspergers diagnosis symptoms
    • Category: General
  5. Streetwise

    autism assessment and diagnosis in the uk

    to find autism assessment and diagnosis contact numbers and addresses in the uk go to n.h.s choices at www.n.h.s.uk and click on services then type your town or county in the location box and in the services box type autism assessment and diagnosis
  6. C

    Hello!

    Hello everyone, I'm Crystal! I believe I have Aspergers. I am not yet diagnosed but have an appointment with my family doctor on Tuesday to speak to him about wanting to get tested. It wasn't until recently that I learned about Aspergers. As I read and learn more about Asperger in a way I feel...
    • cmarie
    • Thread
    • alone asperger diagnosis female grow i think i think i have aspergers lost stores tested
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Introduce Yourself
  7. Katleya

    Spectrum adults coping with childhood trauma caused by others

    A common motif here is the bullying, lack of acceptance and often traumatic life events that we were subjected to in our childhoor/teenage years for our lack of conformity to the NT world. So I have a lot of questions today, and I could use some help with those. 1. As an adult, how do you cope...
  8. deedledee90

    Post Hiatus

    I have taken a hiatus from this blog/ forum mostly because I felt so discouraged...I went to therapy and it was an introductory session so a lot of questions about my life and past. I felt like the therapist wanted me to come up with my own conclusions about my "issues." The session was way too...
    • deedledee90
    • Blog entry
    • 1 min read
    • diagnosis female aspie journey
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: General
  9. E

    Seeking for a formal diagnosis

    Hello everyone! I'm glad I found a forum like this. Let me tell you a bit about myself. I always felt different than other people. I'm not formally diagnosed with aspergers. My doctor back then told me that as long as I'm full functioning, there's no need for diagnosis. The thing is that even...
  10. JoyChaos

    Curious...

    I am curious about the folks on here who are self diagnosed but when they went in to get the formal one done they were diagnosed with something else. What exactly is that something else? I mean what were you diagnosed with if it wasnt ASD? I just randomly was thinking about it. Ive seen plenty...
  11. JoyChaos

    So relieved

    i called my insurance company and they said as long as i finish paying my deductible that it will cover 80% of the autism screening! I'm like "praise the sun!" I just now have to figure out who will take my insurance and I really really hate phone calls. like please just respond to my emails...
    • JoyChaos
    • Blog entry
    • 1 min read
    • diagnosis insurance
    • Category: General
  12. wonderingaboutlife02

    Could I have aspergers..??

    This might be long but hopefully I will get some responses. I am new here and I am a girl if that makes a difference. I have always felt different. I'll start with how I act. I do really repetitive movements like stretching my fingers and tapping and moving my hands slightly and moving my foot...
  13. deedledee90

    Therapy frustration!! Grr.

    So my therapy format is odd...to see a therapist I have to call the office on the day I want to go in, and they will schedule a time for that day. Well, today was the first day I had time/courage to try it out. So, I called and reached an answering machine (PANIC), left my contact info and they...
  14. deedledee90

    Progress...maybe.

    SO I saw my GP this morning...as I somewhat expected he said he didn't see any signs that pointed towards Aspergers or autism, but he did recommend therapy. Right now I feel stuck in between feeling stupid for bringing up my hunch about having autism or relieved for being able to start therapy...
    • deedledee90
    • Blog entry
    • 1 min read
    • aspergers autism diagnosis female
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: General
  15. As sweet as-pie

    Reactions from NT partners

    Hi all, I am in a long term relationship with my current (NT) boyfriend who I started dating in 2013. I self-diagnosed in early 2016 and got my official diagnosis at the start of this year. I've always been very open with him about how I think and see the world and also about my autism...
  16. Nemo

    Increase in autistic behaviours after diagnosis?

    Hey, I noticed that after my diagnosis, I started stimming more and displaying more behaviours. Not sure why. Placebo effect? Letting loose? Other idea? I want to hear it. Just curious
    • Nemo
    • Thread
    • behaviours diagnosed diagnosis stimming stimulation
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Help and Support
  17. C

    Hello from Lostville....

    I have a five year old son - bright in unbelievable ways, but at times not with the world...I am struggling to get school to "see" him as more than a kid with ADHD, which I am not sure he has. I know that his future is bright but it seems so hard to thwart the self image damage coming down the...
  18. HughG

    Official Diagnosis for Adult Asperger's Syndrome / High-functioning Autism

    Greetings. Could someone please refer me to a good clinical ADOS psychologist or neuropsychologist in the Houston, TX area for testing and diagnosis of Adult Asperger's Syndrome?
    • HughG
    • Thread
    • ados adult aspergers adult autism autism diagnosis high-functioning houston neuropsychologist official psychologist
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Introduce Yourself
  19. D

    Possibly Having Aspergers

    Hello people of AC. I was recently seeking diagnosis for what I assumed to be a personality disorder/mental health issues with a specialist personality disorder team and I had my review meeting two days ago where they said that I don't have BPD which is what I thought I originally had but...
  20. H

    Self-Diagnosed Female Seeking a Formal Diagnosis (Aspergers Syndrome)

    About four years ago, I was speaking with an older family friend and mentioned that I feel like I'm different to others. She has known me since I was born and has professed in social work. She told me that, particularly as a child she has noticed that I show traits of Aspergers syndrome. Having...
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