Wrongplanet should revise

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Wrongplanet should revise the options of "self diagnosed", "professionally diagnosed". They should add a third option, called "unofficially diagnosed by a professional". Some of us have had psychologists give us an "unofficial diagnoses of aspergers", but without testing , its not a very formal diagnoses.

Wrong section. This should be posted in about the site or whatever it's called here.

Well I think under WP terms, since most people are self diagnosed here, that counts as a diagnosis.

Agree with original poster. I've been unofficially diagnosed by several professionals, but the proper testing is hard to come by in my area

[Moved from General Autism Discussion to WrongPlanet.net discussion]

Also, the option of diagnosed with traits of Asperger's might be useful.

Or "have Asperger traits"

I never heard of anyone being diagnosed with Asperger traits. I dunno if my nephew was or not. My husband told me his (nephew's) psychiatrist said he has aspie traits. I assumed that meant he has traits but not enough to meet the criteria so he wouldn't have AS. But he does have ADHD.

I think the OP raises an interesting point.
About having Aspergers traits I don't see that to be much different as self diagnosed unless a medical professional is stating that, thus falling under that bracket of "Professionally Diagnosed" the OP is proposing WP implement on profiles.

My therapist has given me an informal diagnosis and I have not yet gone for further testing, so I too think the OP makes a good suggestion.