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Eccaba
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14 Dec 2010, 1:18 pm

I recently spoke with a recommend psychiatrist about getting a diagnosis for Asperger's. The Dr. said that he didn't do that sort of thing and offered no recommendations. I am from Maryland. Does anyone have any recommendations about who I could go to, or how to research this?

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14 Dec 2010, 1:20 pm

Big help he (she?) was.

Do you have insurance?

If so you, contact some local autism organizations and ask them for a list of people specializing in autism.


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14 Dec 2010, 1:43 pm

Many doctors will work with you on a sliding scale on their fees if you have no insurance. Your local autism services group will be able to tell you who works on a sliding scale.


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16 Dec 2010, 2:55 am

Thank you. I'll try and contact someone from the Maryland Autism society. I have insurance. I also have a 1,200 dollar deducible, so I'll still probably end up paying out of pocket.