Officially an Aspie

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Movapage
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02 Oct 2018, 9:24 pm

Well I had my consultation with the psychologist today, and my reports came back with diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Social Anxiety Disorder (Provisional due to ASD).
I feel like this huge weight has finally been lifted off my shoulder. I'm no longer a below-average neurotypical, I'm a bright Aspie (the psych kept mentioning how bright and intelligent I am due to my IQ scores!)

Some details about my report:
-I had a Diagnostic Interview, Behavioral Observations, and 11 different assessments.
-IQ Scores:
-Verbal Comp.: 105
-Perceptual Reasoning: 117 (highest score)
-Working Memory: 97 (lowest)
-Processing Speed: 108
-Full Scale IQ: 109
-GAI: 112 (overall IQ)
-Wide Range Acheivement Test: scored Grade Equivalent of >12.9 on everything but Sentence Comprehension, which was GE of 9.4
-Executive Function test: everything was average-high average, except for Proverb Test, which was only a scaled score of 4
-ADOS: This report says I was mostly quiet (a little too quiet). Rarely used gestures to communicate, except for teeth brushing task. Inconsistent eye contact. Had flat affect, little emotion displayed. Some stimming was noted. Overall results met clinical criteria for ASD diagnosis.
-CARS-2: Psychologist did this one, and total score was 36.5 (idk what this one was, didn't say much more.)
-ABAS-3: All scores were below average.

That's pretty much it. I'm glad to finally know what's up with me.

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Current special interests: Art and Neuroscience.
Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder: 10/02/18

SplendidSnail
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02 Oct 2018, 11:03 pm

Congratulations on finding that out about yourself!

Glad you've got that wight off your shoulders.

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Level 1 Autism Spectrum Disorder / Asperger's Syndrome.

ASPartOfMe
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03 Oct 2018, 1:18 am

Another congratulations.

That was a very thorough assessment that should leave little if any doubt that the diagnosis is correct.

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DSM 5: Autism Spectrum Disorder, DSM IV: Aspergers Moderate Severity

“My autism is not a superpower. It also isn’t some kind of god-forsaken, endless fountain of suffering inflicted on my family. It’s just part of who I am as a person”. - Sara Luterman

Biscuitman
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03 Oct 2018, 5:55 am

Congrats on learning more about yourself. I hope it helps to provide a platform for you to strive further, achieve all you want and lead a happy & fulfilling life!

BrokenBill
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03 Oct 2018, 9:01 am

Woo Hoo! I hope you celebrated.
Having the diagnosis can be quite a relief, finally things make sense and you can move forward.

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I want to strip off, this raggedy coat of neurotypical I've carefully stitched together over the years and be what ever is underneath
Your Aspie score: 169 of 200
Your neurotypical (non-autistic) score: 42 of 200
You are very likely an Aspie

AspieUtah
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03 Oct 2018, 9:11 am

Remember to find a way to celebrate your diagnosis day every year! It helps remind you what you are able to accomplish.

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Diagnosed in 2015 with ASD Level 1 by the University of Utah Health Care Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinic using the ADOS-2 Module 4 assessment instrument [11/30] -- Screened in 2014 with ASD by using the University of Cambridge Autism Research Centre AQ (Adult) [43/50]; EQ-60 for adults [11/80]; FQ [43/135]; SQ (Adult) [130/150] self-reported screening inventories -- Assessed since 1978 with an estimated IQ [≈145] by several clinicians -- Contact on WrongPlanet.net by private message (PM)

Biscuitman
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03 Oct 2018, 10:30 am

AspieUtah wrote:

Remember to find a way to celebrate your diagnosis day every year! It helps remind you what you are able to accomplish.

never thought of doing that. Just missed my 2 year anniversary too, doh!

AspieUtah
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03 Oct 2018, 10:47 am

Biscuitman wrote:

AspieUtah wrote:

Remember to find a way to celebrate your diagnosis day every year! It helps remind you what you are able to accomplish.

never thought of doing that. Just missed my 2 year anniversary too, doh!

Find a day soon when you can catch up.

Movapage
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Joined: 10 Jul 2018
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Location: Alabama

04 Oct 2018, 9:19 am

AspieUtah wrote:

Remember to find a way to celebrate your diagnosis day every year! It helps remind you what you are able to accomplish.

I'll have to do that! And it'll be easy to remember because it's also my moms birthday-day.

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Current special interests: Art and Neuroscience.
Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder: 10/02/18

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