Mona Pereth wrote:
The degreed psychologist is Dr. Kate Cody, who now runs Spectrum Services -- which, if I'm not mistaken, was formerly run by Lynda Geller (if I'm not confusing the latter with someone else). Were you thinking of Spectrum Services?
Yes, Lynda Geller of Spectrum Services, she diagnosed me. I have some physical impairments that make it difficult for me to travel into Manhatten but I used to attend the adult support group that meets at Spectrum Services and Dr. Cody would sometimes facilitate.
Dr. Geller founded Spectrum Services and was running it back when I was involved. I did not know she is not running it now. Kasey Rothkopf was an extern under Geller that often helped facilitate the meetings.
I do see Wrong Planet has a number of new and recent members from the New York Metropolitan area. I would recommend they seek the assistence of Spectrum Services, they do truly “get it”. The
The Aspergers & High Functioning Association runs a number of Support groups. The Adult group and Women’s groups meet at Spectrum Services. They allow you to attend if you are undiagnosed. They will point you in the right direction if you are seeking a diagnosis.
As Mona said if you live in the New York Metro region you are fortunate and you should try and take advantage of the resources that are not available to many Wrong Planet members.
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