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 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Referral for Autism Diagnosis?

keengkong
Posted: 05 Mar 2023, 12:06 pm 

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As to insurance, here is what my future neuropsychologist said last month: Anthem Blue Cross of California would cover a short initial appointment. She’ll then submit paperwork to have a longer appointment covered.

I didn’t received receive a referral to my neuropsychologist.

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Best books

keengkong
 Post subject: Best books
Posted: 24 Feb 2023, 6:44 pm 

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What are the best books on autism for an adult?

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: New diagnosis imposter syndrome

keengkong
Posted: 24 Feb 2023, 6:42 pm 

Replies: 30
Views: 3,261
I can't comment on whether your diagnosis is accurate or not. But I do believe that it's normal for a person who doesn't have severe symptoms to feel a little out of place saying that he or she has autism, knowing that it's so much more severe in many cases. But that's true of many disorders. I have...

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: Referral for Autism Diagnosis?

keengkong
Posted: 24 Feb 2023, 6:40 pm 

Replies: 15
Views: 1,429
If that's what's required by insurance, do it. Sometimes you have to jump through certain hoops. I have an initial autism assessment set up with a neuropsychologist for March of this year. She said it will be a quick appointment and will be covered by insurance. She said she then has to get approval...

 Forum: Autism Politics, Activism, and Media Representation   Topic: “for me, being autistic is brilliant, not a burden”

keengkong
Posted: 24 Feb 2023, 4:04 pm 

Replies: 34
Views: 2,496
Is autism a disorder? That can be hard to determine for people who are high functioning. For people who have a severe cases and don't notice any benefits from it, yes, it's a disorder. It's also what makes us who we are. It can help many people achieve in areas they could otherwise succeed in. For t...

 Forum: General Autism Discussion   Topic: A few questions about ASD & whether I have it

keengkong
Posted: 01 Jan 2023, 11:59 pm 

Replies: 5
Views: 1,385
I have a few questions about autism spectrum disorder. These questions are because I suspect that I may have ASD. First, is autism spectrum disorder more likely to be diagnosed now than in the past? Over 20 years ago, in 2021, I went to the University of California, San Francisco, to be evaluated to...

 Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion   Topic: How to experience emotions?

keengkong
Posted: 19 Sep 2016, 4:58 pm 

Replies: 2
Views: 561
I don't have answer for you. But I face similar issues. Oddly, a few decades ago, I was much more in touch with my own emotions and those of people around me. I await the answer to your post.

 Forum: In-Depth Adult Life Discussion   Topic: Finding a Person to Dix Aspergers/Autism Spectrum Disorder

keengkong
Posted: 17 Sep 2016, 4:26 pm 

Replies: 2
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Does anyone have any suggestions on how to find a person to correctly diagnose what I have? I live in Fresno County, California. Fifteen years ago, a psychiatrist diagnosed me with Asperger's Syndrome. Since another psychiatrist had diagnosed me with schizotypal personality disorder, I become worrie...
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