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Originally Posted by HazelGirl
If the T is an expert in autism or bipolar, she would have the training and skills necessary to diagnose those. But if she doesn't, then she doesn't have any special abilities. I would go with whichever one sounds more right to you.
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While it's true a licensed T can diagnose a client with Autism and Aspergers
Most schools and state/government agencies require a full neuropsych evaluation to accept the diagnosis, and these can only be done by a phd, PsyD or MD. A counselor or social worker with expertise in autism/Aspergers can certainly treat once a full diagnosis is made, but in these cases the testing is very important.
With schizophrenia it may be the same. I'm pretty sure that only a doctorate level clinician can conduct any in depth psychological testing to diagnosis a thought disorder. As someone who will be a Masters level T, I would not feel comfortable actually giving a diagnosis of schizophrenia without seeing testing results and consulting with a doctor.