Asperger's Misdiagnosis?

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Hello,everyone! Please take a moment to read this; I have an unusual situation here!

Fifteen years ago, at the age of eight, I was diagnosed with a mild case of Aspergers syndrome. The problem is, I don't think I have it. I barely qualified for the diagnosis back in the '90's, and I seriously doubt I fit the current DSM criteria for ASD. Honestly, the Aspergers diagnosis has hurt me a lot more than it has helped me; I think I would be better off, both emotionally and socially, without such a label.

Is there any way I can get un-diagnosed? Has anyone here lost their Aspergers diagnosis because they no longer fit the diagnostic criteria? I don't want this inaccurate label to define me for the rest of my life; any suggestions? Questions?

You can get reassessed by a psychologist and I think if they find you not to have it they'll remove the diagnosis. I can't think of anyone who has done this, though, otherwise they wouldn't stay on the site - they'd see no reason to stay around.

How exactly does this diagnoses affect you? Just don't tell anyone about it. Unless you want to join the navy or something then I can see why you would be concerned. But I don't think any schools can get a hold of your medical records can they? I don't know where you live but in the US medical records are kept private except for from the government like if you want to join the air force or the navy or the war.

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This is true in Canada as well

I would also like to know how it has effected you if your as mild as you say (assuming you do meet the criteria) then people should not beable to tell unless you tell them