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hi every one iam sure you all heard this before but i would like to know how they actully do the AS assesment? i am an adult who will be haveing on soon, and would just like to no how it all works be great if any one can help me out
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nicky.

Yeah...when I was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, I felt I like was being ass-ed. I suppose you mean "assessed."


I still haven't fiqured out what good can come out when when is diagnosed with AS as an adult and all programs and services are directed towards children...it is just another "label" that does more harm than good.

hi yes sorry thats what i did mean, sorry about spelling i happen to be dyslexic

It's called a spell checker.

From what I understand of the process, they're going to talk to you, they're going to discover that because you are the age you are, whatever symptoms of AS you have had all of your life, have, by now, been compensated for in some way.

IOW, you've learned how to look people in the eyes when you talk to them. You've learned to find less conspicuous ways to stim. You've figured out what causes your gastrointestinal problems and have stopped eating it. etc.

Good luck with it, but, I'm curious... as is Zsa Zsz... why bother? What do you expect to get from an official Dx... and worse to me, what if they decide that AS isn't your problem... That seems to happen a lot.

the only reason iam going to go through it is that i can get more help at uni as i am finding it harder than i throught

Have you spoken with your teaching advisor about lightening your load. Have you spoken with your professors?

If it was me, as I said earlier, I'd to go through the process and have them say... Oh sorry, dude, you're not an Aspie. Heck, I had one of the US's foremost Aspies tell me I wasn't an Aspie because I'm too social... What makes you think you'll not get the same result? Not to say that you won't, but it seems a horrible waste of time when you can simply get what you need without putting a huge amount of time (and money?) into it.

i can see where your coming from, but my uni wont do any thing without the assesment so i guess i have to try, i can tell its not going to be easy, its seems to be a hard thing to assess adults. The only good thing is i wont have to pay for it lol

I think it is worth while seeking a diagnosis. I was diagnosed as having AS on Friday, and although I have already received a lot of support from the disability service at my university, it helps me make sense of who I am and why I react the way that I do. Many individuals have said to me "so, what does this get you?" The answer: understanding. I now can make sense of why I do what I do, and to have someone explain where you cannot

It is entirely up to you but, for that reason alone it is worth it!

Well, now, if there are services that one can get only with a specific Dx, then I agree, it is key to getting the Dx. But I don't need a doctor to tell me what is so obvious.

In any other case how does it increase or decrease understanding. I have yet to have anyone (except the aspie I mentioned earlier) say anything to me that might be considered less than understanding. In fact, very often when I say "I am autistic", I get great understanding and more often than not, I get people asking questions of me that can't help but get other auties and aspies even more understanding.

I can't imagine anyone ever saying to me; I don't believe you're an Aspie until you show me your DC. (Exception of course being a case where it is obviously required; government (university) services, etc.)

When I said 'understanding' I was referring to the fact that someone else can explain to my family and myself the reason for my behaviour, e.g. reaction to sensory overloads. I have great difficulty with determining what I feel and think and trying to convey that to others, especially when one goes from being very verbal to non-verbal very quickly, with no idea what is happening, for me is very confusing.

Thus, an understanding of oneself, if you like.

If you have a clear understanding of yourself, great, but for others that don't (and it is severely impacting on your life), then, yes, I think a diagnosis is warranted, and I agree with you in that some individuals don't need a diagnosis as they just know. At any rate, I am happy that I have done so.

Hmmm, stated in this manner, I can't help but agree...

It's interesting to be here, less than 1/4 of my life knowing what is "wrong" with me, and even now, not fully understanding all of the aspects of what makes me this way. I must admit, that it is entirely comforting to know that it's not just a weird quirk of personality, but rather I have a genetic reason for being the way that I am.

So, in essence, knowing that I am Aspie, gives me this unique understanding, even complete comprehension, if you will, of who I am and why I am like this. BUT, I don't need a doctor to confirm it.

If I were a parent with a two year old and all these symptoms, I'd certainly want to find out what I could do, I would certainly NEED to know... But at my age... getting a tricky enough diagnosis to begin with... well, it's an altogether different animal.

I think it's a quirk of the fact that mental health professionals have really only even known about this syndrome less than 15 years. Add to that the fact that there are very few professionals with any kind of real expertise in this matter, and I have to wonder why any adult would want to put themselves through it.

As I said, if it's a required diagnosis, then going through the motions is necessary, but if it's just a question of peace of mind, I have to wonder why bother?

Gosh, I would love to know that they do today to diagonse AS.
I was in the hospital when I was 4-5 and lots of tests where done, and I was scared because I always knew that hospitals where a place to go if you where sick, and I did not feel sick.

I had blood work done every week, once in a while I would be placed in a sound-proof booth and listen to commands on what to do with with colored blocks and a box (I out-smarted one doc on some commands). One test I don't really remember what it was for, but I was really scared, I was laying on a cold steel table with stickers and wires on my chest going to some machines.... could be heart rate... but why would they need to know that?

One memory I can't stand was they kept me in a steel crib that the bars where way over my head even if you stood up, I remember calling it a 'silver cage'. I often sat in the corner with my kitty plush (That I still have today).

Chriminy, I'm 42, I'd hope that they don't do that with adults!

Can anyone help? I'd love to know what happens during an adult asperger's assessment these days.
Do you have to do logical puzzles, these days? Or just talk lots about the way your brain works.
I'm really nervous about this and knowing what to expect would help a whole lot.

Well, here's the kicker for you.

I tried to initiate a diagnosis and was told it was going to take me two years to get an appointment, because there are so many kids waiting to meet the one of four doctors in my province who are qualified to make the diagnosis. The idea of bumping a child who could use the diagnosis to access the services they require, bugs me... So I have probably changed my mind about getting a diagnosis... yet again. So, I'm not going to be much help.

But as you go through the process, please post your experiences.

I'm grown, and I kinda want an official dx so that I'm a more legitimate voice for autism related political things. . .

also, I think it would totally be the jam (and extremely helpful) if I could get myself a cuddling fur dog.