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26 Feb 2014, 4:52 pm

This has been a roller coaster day.
But at last something.
I spoke with the director of a local ASD support group, and in speaking with her, she said it sounded like I need to pursue it further. She referred me to a psychologist locally who does the diagnosis.
While he does not accept my insurance, he could work out payments, but even in speaking with me over the phone, he said I sounded like a candidate. He even referred me to other services that he thought might be able to assist as well.
All within the last two hours.
FINALLY, I might get an official diagnosis. Finally.



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26 Feb 2014, 4:59 pm

That's great news :) I'm going in for my last set of tests tomorrow, and I remember how exciting it was to finally get confirmation that there was someone out there who could test me properly. Hope all goes well, keep us posted!


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26 Feb 2014, 5:17 pm

Good luck to the both of you. Nice to hear stories of psychologists who don't dismiss ASD for a change.


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26 Feb 2014, 5:26 pm

That's good to hear, keep at it.


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26 Feb 2014, 5:33 pm

I hope it goes well for you. :)


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26 Feb 2014, 5:37 pm

I've been thinking about going to the Adult Autism Clinic to see if I can get another diagnosis. I've been skeptical lately. Maybe it's just my insecurity or anxiety talking.


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