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27 Jan 2010, 8:02 pm

Hi, I'm Rivers. I've suspected for almost a year that I may have AS, and my parents tell me that they've always thought I may be Autistic since I was 2, mainly because of my constant rocking back and forth, among a lot of other things. Needless to say, when I showed my parents and my friend all of the information I found on Asperger's they all agreed with me that it described me perfectly, so perfectly that it was eerie, even though I felt a sense of relief. Anyway, I feel my next step should be an official diagnoses, but I honesty have no idea where to begin. I live in a really small town right now so I don't think finding a specialist in this area is even an option. So my question is, will just any psychiatrist be enough? and what am I supposed to do, go to their office and say "Hey I seriously think I have Asperger's, what do you think?" I'd appreciate any advice, I've been going a bit crazy not knowing where to go or what to do, and the thought of going to a psychiatrist to have to talk to someone I don't know about myself and my life is terrifying in itself.



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27 Jan 2010, 8:08 pm

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27 Jan 2010, 8:18 pm

Psychiatrists are worthless (generally) in recognizing and diagnosing ASD's, especially in females or adults. Search the internet for a specialist even remotely around there. (half hour or hour away). If you are under 18 you can get diagnosed by your public school. Specialists are costly though. Generally speaking, if you do not need a diagnosis sometimes it's not worth the trouble.



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27 Jan 2010, 8:42 pm

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27 Jan 2010, 8:52 pm

Maybe try calling one of these therapists in your area and ask if they know a clinical psychologist close to you with experience with Autistic Spectrum Conditions.

http://therapists.psychologytoday.com/r ... X&spec=167



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27 Jan 2010, 9:34 pm

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27 Jan 2010, 10:04 pm

Thank you



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28 Jan 2010, 2:45 pm

Hello Rivers, welcome, enjoy your stay on the Wrong Planet!

And good luck trying to get diagnosed!


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