When I was 3 or 4 years old, I was diagnosed with PDD. This was my first diagnosis, and since then, it has been changed multiple times. It may have been PDD- NOS, but I vaguely remember, being diagnosed with Autism a short time later. Later it was ADHD, and then Aspergers. When I was 11, I went to be evaluated at the University of Iowa Psychological Department, where I was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety, ODD, and Depression. Then In the 7th grade, I went to a placement facility for troubled youth, called Orchard Place. There, I was prescribed Zoloft, Geodon, and Abilify. The latter not for their typical use, but to add to the anti- depressant Zoloft's effects. I was in Orchard Place for a year and 2 months, and I've been out since early 2010. Since then, I have made limited improvements with my anxiety, anger and depression. My current diagnoses are ADHD and OCD. It is also possible that I have Autism or Aspergers, because I show prevalent Autistic traits, but thats not what I was evaluated for. Where should I go to find out for sure, if I have an ASD? What therapies should I use, who should I talk to etc.? Im kind of new to this sort of stuff, because I've never had therapy or counseling for Autism, and I've researched it very little. So if anyone can help, please do, it is much appreciated.
12 Sep 2011, 2:33 pm
