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Originally Posted by Thunder Bow
Just see a normal Psychologist, he/she then will refer you to a specialist if they feel one is needed.
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Originally Posted by kecanoe
A normal psychologist will be able to diagnose autism. And it might give you more credibility with your folks if you went to a regular assessment. That way they could rule out other things, and it wouldn't seem like you were diagnosing yourself.
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Thank you, I'll start seeing a psychologist again and talk to him about all this. Yeah, I'm starting to accept the possible fact and avoiding to rush things. Like you said, I'll be going constantly so he can have a clear idea of what goes on my mind.
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Originally Posted by Ceara1010
I am ADD/ADHD and nothing you described above sounds like ADD. However, there are people in my family on the Autism scale (they don't call it Asperger's anymore) including my sister, and what you describe sounds like the people in my family, particularly my sister.  And there is nothing at all to be ashamed of.
Being on the autism scale does not necessarily mean you are are "disordered." For many, it's just a type of personality. Yes, the high functioning people on the scale are very intelligent.
If you have HBO, watch the show Silicon Valley because several of the characters on it are on the autism scale
If you find yourself somewhere on the scale, try not to feel stigmatized. Personally, if someone told me they are on the Autism scale, my immediate reaction would be "this is someone I'd probably like to get to know."
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Thanks, whenever I was told somebody had autism, I was always interested in knowing that person better. I honestly don't consider myself sick or in a disorder. I think I'm different from others and like to think or make use of a mind in a different way. I was searching for something knew to watch, but wasn't convinced by any of the current series. But Silicon Valley sounds like it's exactly what I need.
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Originally Posted by -jimi-
I'm an aspie. We're indeed cool people.  |
As a teacher, I have four students with autism in my school. Two were diagnosed with Asperger's and yes, they're cool kids.
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Originally Posted by justafriend306
The day I got my diagnosis I felt a sudden acceptance and sense of belonging. Finally! There was a group of people just like me to which I belonged.
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When I answered the AQ test, I identified with many of the questions. Then I followed a video blog on YouTube about a guy explaining his life with asperger's, he made me feel understood and that I wasn't alone.