Those of you diagnosed who diagnosed you?

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Like Grahamguitarman I was diagnosed at Sheffield in a two hour appointment. I didn't think it was obvious but was horrified at the report! They are very good there.

Yes, very scary reading as I am not good at reading about myself.
It sounds a lot easier for us than it is for people who have to contend with private health insurance and what appears like a bunch of money grabbing charletons elsewhere.

I was diagnosed by a psychiatrist who specializes in teens and children.

I was 13. He talked to me-just to get to know me. He talked to my parents. I made an angry out burst towards the end and stormed out-in my defense he said to me "You can storm out if you want." I sat still and upset with what he said. Then he said something I didn't like-I can't remember what it was-and I threw a tantrum and stormed out.

He told my parents I had aspergers syndrome-they had never heard of it till then and neither had I. And I was mad about that diagnosis. But it got me special attention in school so... but I still was furious that he would diagnose me with it. I rejected it. Till now. He then prescribed me medication (Risperdal) for the anger tantrums.

And you?