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I'm going to my first diagnostic appointment for AS in April(I know it's far away, but I'm still very anxious) and I was wondering what types of evaluations are generally used to diagnose AS? Should I bring any sort of copies of the online tests that I've taken, or are they generally not taken seriously enough by professionals? Also, should I bring a list of applicable symptoms(I tend to forget much of what I mean to say in conversation) or is that pushing diagnosis a little too much? I just want to feel somewhat prepared. I guess I figure if I can feel a little prepared then maybe I won't be as anxious.

I would bring a list of symptoms as they are likely to ask you about them and you don't want to leave important stuff out, but don't make it too obvious you are seeking a diagnosis of AS, they usually don't like that sort of thing. I would not bring copies of the internet tests because I think that makes people look like they are focusing too narrowly on one thing and some of them are not scientifically valid.

I'm having my testing on Feb 15th. I'm writing down symptoms as I come across them during the course of my days. I want to accurately report my symptoms and not over-think about it. I would suggest that you write down your symptoms as things come up it will give yourself and the person giving the tests an accurate picture of what is really going on.

I actually gave them the RAADS-R test I did, it was printed out because it had to be scored manually. I wrote something before the evaluation process started and gave it to them on the first session, and after subsequent sessions I also wrote down my thoughts because I forgot or missed so much to tell them.

OJani,
That's what I started doing a week ago - starting to write it down because I can get my thoughts out much clearer on paper. And I get flustered talking to people so I either don't say much, forget important things, or go into a long oral speech about everything while interrupting myself with diversions of thought.


Is this the official test? Does anyone know?

aspdx.org/doc/RivtoAdultASDTest[1].pdf

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I had to bring information like past school reports and previous tests. I've been tested for classic autism when I was around 5 and all of that info was still in that records of the place I went to. I got tested a month ago to see if I was on the autism spectrum and it took 2 sessions for me to be officially diagnosed as I already had the info of my childhood and secondary school reports. he/she will also ask about your daily activities and lifestyle and how you are socially etc. Don't be anxious just answer the questions truthfully and you'll get through it quick
In the end he said i was definitely on the high end of the spectrum and he wrote an evaluation letter for my social worker.... or something. Now my social worker is looking for support. And I'd say don't take your internet tests as they wont help him/her in any way :p

Thanks for all of your responses. I think I will just begin making a list of various symptoms I acknowledge along the way up until my appointment. Also, I took that quiz and I got a 196.

Not that I want to put a damper on anything, but make sure you're satisfied in the end that the testing has gone properly and that the person administering it isn't biased against you for some reason. If, by the conclusion of it, you don't feel the process was done correctly, find someone supportive to help you make a written complaint so that you can try to get the situation addressed to your satisfaction.

You may or may not get the answer you expect, but you have a right to a proper evaluation, regardless of the result of the testing. Good luck. I hope you get an answer that makes sense and helps you in life.