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Originally Posted by downandlonely
I have most of the same symptoms you have, and I am 40. I was never diagnosed with autism, because it was very rarely diagnosed when I was a child (before 2000). Plus I have a high IQ and got good grades. I struggled a lot socially, but teachers never saw that. In the US, it is tough and expensive to get a diagnosis as an adult. I checked, and my insurance only pays for diagnosis in children.
However, I have been able to get support even without the formal diagnosis. There are virtual groups through Asperger / Autism Network (AANE) We are here for you! you might want to check out. I told them I didn't have the official diagnosis, and they still accepted me and let me join the groups. I'm in one now for women in mid life (40-60). I find it very comforting to listen to others with the same story I have. |
It sucks. My insurance pays for all and any diagnosis at any age. My husband just started with a new psychiatrist and had to be rediagnosed as previous diagnosis by old psych was too old (not ASD but something else ). Since he wanted meds adjustment, new diagnosis was needed (or confirmed previous diagnosis). We didn’t pay a penny for diagnostics. It’s weird insurance would not pay