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almarzhm
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26 Oct 2006, 5:23 pm

what are the advantages of having a diagnosis of "AS" here in the US...I'm almost sure that I belong to the AS community .. But can a diagnosis in some way help with my life ....

also, where can you get this diagnosis ?



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26 Oct 2006, 5:59 pm

An official diagnosis affords you certain protections and accomodations under the ADA, but it is very difficult for an adult to get a diagnosis of AS.


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