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jbalka

jbalka

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So I found this forum yesterday after trawling the internet for moooonths about Aspergers/ASD, and today I thought, "Aghhh, I relate to way too much-- gotta join and participate!"

I'm not officially diagnosed, and I'm even leery about self-diagnosis (not so much the concept, but I like to be 10000000% sure of things), but pursuing a diagnosis isn't really in the cards for me at the moment. I've done research ad nauseum since March or April, though, so there's something :)
 
Hi and welcome :) I was myself a (reluctant) self-diagnosee, but after a while, I decided I wanted a proper diagnosis. I tried to get referred back in 2006 for my various traits but got knocked back so left it. This time though I was more determined and that coupled with the fact that adult autism services where I live now are very good, has meant I am being taken seriously and it will be roughly six months from my first GP appointment to (hopefully) diagnosis, as I have what they call the ADOS assessment on the 10th of this month. Of course many people are happy with self-diagnosis and that is fine too.
 
Thanks! I'm terrified to talk to a GP about this (so many horror stories!), so you're very courageous to go back :) Not to mention the expense, at least in the US. The university near me has a huge autism clinic with adult diagnosing services, but I believe it's $2500 for an assessment and they don't even take insurance :flushed: I would be interested though in pursuing diagnosis in the future.
 
Maelstrom said:
Then go to Human services and get tested free okay! through the job help program....that is what they did for me.
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I didn't know that-- thanks! I'm a weird combination of self-employed/looking for jobs right now, but I'll keep that in mind in the future.
 
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