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11 Nov 2015, 9:55 pm

MjrMajorMajor wrote:
My diagnosis was "autistic tendencies".


Around what decade did they give you that dx? If it was before 1994, and you're an aspie,than that was rather progressive of them to come up with that description.



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12 Nov 2015, 12:37 am

Noca wrote:
I had several grand mal seizures as a kid and I also had delayed verbal learning skills. I went through pretty rigorous testing back in grade 1 which was in the early 90's and they failed to diagnose me with Asperger's or any autism diagnosis. It wasn't until the age of 29, that just a few days ago did I finally get diagnosed with Asperger's. All of the signs were there the entire time, it was just that doctor's and other healthcare professionals did their best to ignore them and dismiss everything, sometimes coming up with some pretty ridiculous and lame excuses over the years.


Is there any benefits involved in getting that diagnosis? I mean any special care available or whatever?



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12 Nov 2015, 6:42 am

naturalplastic wrote:
MjrMajorMajor wrote:
My diagnosis was "autistic tendencies".


Around what decade did they give you that dx? If it was before 1994, and you're an aspie,than that was rather progressive of them to come up with that description.


1992, so it was just before.