Hey There. Now What?

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Been lurking for a few days and figured it was time to say hello. I've never been diagnosed but began realizing over the last year or two that Aspergers explains a WHOLE LOT about my personality. Took the little AQ quiz and scored a 43. I've always been pretty self-aware but turns out that this aspect has flown under my radar for quite a long time.

So here's my question: what are the benefits of a formal diagnosis? Other than an official proclamation, I'm not sure I see anything to gain.

And I'm only speaking for myself - one thing I believe I've picked up on already is the fact that this is something that manifests itself differently in different individuals, so your mileage may vary.

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A complete evaluation may help you understand your strength and weaknesses better. Sometimes people discount their gifts because they come so easily and assume that everyone else can do that. A superb memory does give you an unfair advantage when playing Scrabble.

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I think in a perfect world, an official diagnosis would lead to a treatment plan that would help Aspies cope with many of the problems they are dealing with.

But we live in a very imperfect world.

I think that is the little online test that I tried. I had 41 out of 50 on it. I would be quite concerned if I had 50 out of 50! Haha!

There are organizations like Roses for Autism that don't require a formal diagnoses. They do require that you socialize during lunch. Eating alone is not an option.