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30 Mar 2011, 9:49 pm

I am thinking of getting diagnosed for Asperger's because I really want to know that I really have it. If you have been diagnosed with Asperger's what is the process, and what was it like being diagnosed? I really want to find out but I am so worried about this. I have not told my parents about my suspicions but I am planning to tell my school guidance counselor and going from there. If you've gone through this please explain it. Thanks, Daniel



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30 Mar 2011, 11:06 pm

You will go over your history in much detail, complete different questionnaires like personality tests, things like that. Stuff that I wasn't able to find online.



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30 Mar 2011, 11:09 pm

Millstone wrote:
You will go over your history in much detail, complete different questionnaires like personality tests, things like that. Stuff that I wasn't able to find online.


That's what I thought might happen. How long did it take for the test and diagnosis?



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31 Mar 2011, 1:15 am

I think it varies, but for me, the psychologist sent me a bunch of forms and questionnaires to fill out ahead of time, and then I met with her for about two hours. She also asked to talk to my parents about developmental milestones (and I'm in my forties) but I didn't want to involve them.



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31 Mar 2011, 6:52 pm

dkittens wrote:
Millstone wrote:
You will go over your history in much detail, complete different questionnaires like personality tests, things like that. Stuff that I wasn't able to find online.


That's what I thought might happen. How long did it take for the test and diagnosis?
Two 4 hour sessions for me



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31 Mar 2011, 8:21 pm

Millstone wrote:
dkittens wrote:
Millstone wrote:
You will go over your history in much detail, complete different questionnaires like personality tests, things like that. Stuff that I wasn't able to find online.


That's what I thought might happen. How long did it take for the test and diagnosis?
Two 4 hour sessions for me


What did they do in those sessions? I can not believe they are so long!


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01 Apr 2011, 12:43 am

I guess it depends on the person. For me, I had a 45-50 minute interview and filled out one non-autism based questionaire (to rule out things like bipolar, depression, social anxiety and the like). I was supposed to have 3-4 sessions total. When I went back in my second day though, I didn't do much of anything but listen to her talk: I definitely have Aspergers Syndrome (with comorbid anxiety) and do not need to return for further assessment.