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linatet
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12 Aug 2016, 9:56 am

Hello everyone!

I was diagnosed with Aspergers when I was 18 (now I am 21) and recently I have been challenging the diagnosis for two main reasons. First, I think that my social skills are two good for ASC, and second, I think that my profile can be explained by anxiety. Can someone help please? I am very confused



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12 Aug 2016, 9:58 am

Hi there.

How is school coming along?

Probably, the only way you can "undo" a diagnosis is to have another assessment by a clinician.



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12 Aug 2016, 10:03 am

Get a diagnosis by someone else.

Anxiety is a part of aspergers, but it's very possible you were misdiagnosed. It's also likely you could've adapted to "normal" neurotypical behavior, which could explain why you don't think you have aspergers.



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12 Aug 2016, 10:14 am

It is also common for females to have "acceptable" social skills and autism, because men typically take the lead in many cultures.