resources for getting tested as an adult? pls help.

[skylarflies]

Hi all.
I am new here. I am a 19 year old adult who is looking to get tested for autism. My insurance is Kaiser Permanente, and they do not assess adults.
I live in San Diego, CA. If anyone knows of a specialist in this area who tests adults for autism, I would be very grateful. It would also be awesome if they offer a sliding scale or if they accept Kaiser Permanente insurance. If relevant, I am also transgender, so would appreciate a provider who isn't a bigot.
Thank you in advance!

 

[VictorR]

Welcome!

Here's one online open-sourced list of adult service providers

https://neuroclastic.com/diagnosticians/
You may also wish to reach out to Kirsten at The Other Autism - while she no longer keeps a list on her website I believe she still has one informally and is open to sharing it with those who ask.

 

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Country of origin is crucial in this instance. The differences are extreme.

[Edit] sorry - apparently you were still writing when I replied.

 

[skylarflies]

Country of origin is crucial in this instance. The differences are extreme.

[Edit] sorry - apparently you were still writing when I replied.

no worries-just to clarify, i am in San Diego, CA, which is in the United States.

 

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no worries-just to clarify, i am in San Diego, CA, which is in the United States.

I'm in Australia and we don't seem to have it as tough here as people in many other parts of the world.

 

[skylarflies]

Welcome!

Here's one online open-sourced list of adult service providers

https://neuroclastic.com/diagnosticians/
You may also wish to reach out to Kirsten at The Other Autism - while she no longer keeps a list on her website I believe she still has one informally and is open to sharing it with those who ask.

Thank you so much! will look into these

 

[skylarflies]

I'm in Australia and we don't seem to have it as tough here as people in many other parts of the world.

I love Australia! My grandma was born there and I visited when I was younger.

 

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I was talking to an American lad once and he told me his mother was from New Zealand. I said that considering the lady's heritage he should be calling her Mum instead of Mom. He said he tried that once but it just sounded too weird.