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07 Jul 2011, 3:28 pm

I'll sit for an interview about my history and then do the ADOS to see about updating my diagnosis and symptoms. All signs point to a dx of classic autism... but what if this is one of those guys/clinics that doesn't diagnose classic autism in an adult? Or what if I actually score really low on the ADOS for some weird reason?

Nervous. Just nervous.

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07 Jul 2011, 3:42 pm

SuperTrouper wrote:

Nervous. Just nervous.

Completely understandable.

Good luck.

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07 Jul 2011, 3:53 pm

I wish you the best of luck, supertrouper!
I know how it feels to be re- evaluated.... :tongue:

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07 Jul 2011, 6:19 pm

Did you do those tests before? I just had them both about 2 weeks ago, and it wasn't as bad as I thought. From some of the things you have posted on here, I doubt it will be possible for you to appear neurotypical enough to not receive the diagnosis. From what you've said, you definitely seem to have autism, and a good psychologist is going to pick this up. Good luck!

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07 Jul 2011, 11:24 pm

SuperTrouper wrote:

You probably won't score anywhere near NT on the ADOS, if that's reassuring at all.

They might diagnose you with PDD-NOS if they can't establish a childhood history. Will they also do the ADI-R?

I hope you get the proper diagnosis.

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08 Jul 2011, 9:07 am

They will do a "interview concerning my history" with me but not my parents. Not sure exactly what it is. I've had the ADI-R done in the past and (I find this amusing), after 2 1/2 hours, their results were as follows: "Lydia's childhood is consistent with a childhood of someone with ASD." So much for so little!

I have childhood videos online I can show them, if they want to see them. I know tons about my childhood, too, from my mom... and if they want, they can even talk to my mom.

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08 Jul 2011, 2:50 pm

Why are you getting re evaluated?

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08 Jul 2011, 3:39 pm

1. Because my current dx from my psychiatrist is wrong!

2. Because we want to compare test results from 2 years ago to current ones, to see if I'm actually losing skills (I am, but they won't listen).

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