[Video] Story of How I Fought For and Obtained My Diagnosis

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The Story of How I Fought For and Obtained My Aspergers' Diagnosis: A Case That Was Proven and Won.

Yes this is a long one. It was a long and agonizing fight to prove the truth. But; for any of you who are trying to pursue a diagnosis, or curious as to how to obtain it.. PLEASE watch this. Be encouraged to not give up, but be forewarned of what you may have to go through. I have put this out there because I wanted to paint a descriptive picture of the process this often involves, after your own coming-to-be realization, in this unfortunate current state of ignorance and closed-mindedness within public psychiatry. I want to forewarn people that they may be turned down, sometimes repeatedly..but it does not mean you're not on the spectrum!! This is particularly true with females; I experienced major gender-bias. it's also true with anyone whose personality differs from the "expected stereotype"..like an aspie who is extroverted, for example. I went through 4 psychiatrists!! 4 guys!! But I did not give up, I would not take "no" for an answer. Ultimately I proved and won my case. Educational tests and childhood footage that was reviewed..so it's positive by science. Remember, general psychiatrists will NOT do those kinds of tests with you, or spend much time looking at info..only a Neuro Psychologist will. Only they are truly qualified to diagnose autism.