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I scored a 44, I understand that it could mean nothing, but I have honestly been thinking about getting checked out for Autism for some time; especially after r
by iN7h33nD 11y ago
I scored a 44, I understand that it could mean nothing, but I have honestly been thinking about getting checked out for Autism for some time; especially after reading some of the recent HN stories about it and feeling a lot of the same things.
How would I go about being tested for this? What kind of doctor do I need to see?
- DanBC 11y agoIn England: It's tricky. You see your gp and say, clearly and persistently, that you want an assessment to see if you have ASD. Mental health teams are underfunded and over worked, and so if it's not causing you difficulties you might need to push a bit harder. So, if it is causing you difficulty highlight those. If you have the money you can find a private doctor. I'm not sure of the process to find reliable doctors! Here's what a UK charity says about diagnosis for children and also for adults: http://www.autism.org.uk/about-autism/all-about-diagnosis.aspx http://www.autism.org.uk/about-autism/all-about-diagnosis.as...
- iN7h33nD 11y agoAnyone know about getting tested in the US?
- SolaceQuantum 11y agoI've heard that its recommended to try and be transferred to a neurologist that specializes in ASD cases. Psychologists may misinterpret behaviour and perception.
- i14ng 11y agoIt varies a lot by city and state what the available resources are. google and ask around for local autism experts. There are often autism specialist centers of various kinds, for example at universities, and there are also psychologists and psychiatrists who specialize. It works a bit differently in every city.