Question About A Test

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Greetings,

So, today I went to my initial assessment with a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in Autism. I think she was a bit out of her element, as she typically sees children; her supervisor works with adults though. 2 solid hours of questions; I felt pretty well about answering them, but after the doctor came back after a consultation with the "boss" she decided that I presented a "very complicated case."

The plan is to send me for some further testing in the area of depression and also anxiety. This does seem reasonable, as I am somtimes down, and have tremendous anxiety.

What I want to know about is another test she mentioned. I cannot remember the letters she said, but it was some test for autism severity or something and started with an "A" and had maybe 4 or 5 letters.

Anyone know what this is? Has this been your experience? That is, to have several sub-tests to rule stuff out?

Thanks in advance.

If this is actually in the wrong section how do I get it moved? Maybe the very top forum is most inclined toward beginner questions.

Again, thanks in advance.

I'm fairly new here on WP also...I'm also an older adult member. There's a thread that goes over some of the tests and you might recognize the title there. I know that for adults on the spectrum, there are a variety of diagnostic instruments (tests) and categories that are different than those used for children.