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Forum: The Haven Topic: COVID-19 is kicking my butt... |
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Posted: 16 Oct 2020, 3:12 pm
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| Hi AquaineBay I hear where you are coming from, I feel for you. A few key things I think are important. 1. it's absolutely Ok to vent, not just here, but to your friends as well. I don't know culturally what the situation is in other contexts but in Ireland, there is a very large tendency for people... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Am I disrespectful / bad person for wanting a 2nd opinion? |
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Posted: 16 Oct 2020, 1:55 pm
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Replies: 41
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| Thank you @rowan_nichol and @Dvdz. I think you are both correct on the application of the DSM-5 impairment criteria in my case, I'm pretty certain DSM-5 was used in my case. @rowan_nichol - special thanks to you, that is a really detailed and comprehensive explanation and application to the points I... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Am I disrespectful / bad person for wanting a 2nd opinion? |
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Posted: 15 Oct 2020, 3:49 pm
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Replies: 41
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| And I'm still inclined to think that if you would like it to be official, you should try to get an official diagnosis. Even if you do not intend to seek treatment or accommodations it might give you some peace of mind. And, if you choose to tell someone you won't need to qualify your statement with... |
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Forum: Television, Film, and Video Topic: Any anime fans? |
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Posted: 15 Oct 2020, 3:42 pm
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Replies: 1,480
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Just found this thread and it makes me unreasonably happy.
Bradleigh, you are doing holy work here with these recommendations and detailed posts, thank you. |
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Forum: Off the Wall: Forum Games, Quizzes, Roleplaying, etc. Topic: word association game |
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Posted: 15 Oct 2020, 3:18 pm
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Replies: 80,395
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Forum: Off the Wall: Forum Games, Quizzes, Roleplaying, etc. Topic: count to a million |
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Posted: 15 Oct 2020, 2:10 pm
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Replies: 41,271
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Forum: Off the Wall: Forum Games, Quizzes, Roleplaying, etc. Topic: Count by 9's |
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Posted: 15 Oct 2020, 2:09 pm
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Replies: 7,867
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Am I disrespectful / bad person for wanting a 2nd opinion? |
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Posted: 15 Oct 2020, 2:57 am
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Replies: 41
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| Did you get diagnosed with anything ? Because what you posted from the report implies that you got a diagnosis: Understanding how his diagnosis impacts on his life Or maybe that's about a previous diagnosis Nope, no diagnosis of ASD or prior diagnosis. I got the feeling that certain generalised sec... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Am I disrespectful / bad person for wanting a 2nd opinion? |
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Posted: 14 Oct 2020, 4:58 pm
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Replies: 41
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| I interpret his assessment somewhat differently. The clinician believes he is autistic---but that his presentation doesn't warrant an official diagnosis which would be put on his record. Hence, he is not officially diagnosed, but informally diagnosed. It stated that (Hokcone) does not "meet su... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Am I disrespectful / bad person for wanting a 2nd opinion? |
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Posted: 14 Oct 2020, 4:44 pm
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| ^ ^ Thank you for posting the doctors assessment. I'm not very good at reading in-between the lines, but I believe the doctor may have in fact diagnosed you with ASD. On your paperwork are there any areas where they have to clearly state a definite diagnosis? If not, could you call and ask for clar... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Am I disrespectful / bad person for wanting a 2nd opinion? |
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Posted: 14 Oct 2020, 4:09 pm
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| Thanks so much everyone. This really is a weight off my shoulders to put this out there and for people to provide constructive feedback, really helpful. On a few comments, I realised it might be good for me to include the full concluding paragraph of the report and I also include the first recommend... |
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Topic: Am I disrespectful / bad person for wanting a 2nd opinion? |
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Posted: 14 Oct 2020, 2:11 pm
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| Sorry if this topic has been done to death before but would really appreciate input from the community on this, I have been building up the courage to post this. Bit of background, I'm a 31 year old man with a good job and history of high achievement. I have a loving family and friends that care abo... |
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