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Seeing a psychologist tomorrow to finally make sure whether or not I'm an Aspie, and I'm still pretty nervous about it...wish me luck.


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Aaand, delayed. Now that I'm finally ready, the psychologist isn't available this week....

Best of luck. But can I say that not all psychologist get it right, right away. If yours says something that contradicts what you yourself feel to be true then consider getting a second opinion. Either way best of luck.

Hopefully, clinical psychologists or those who treat Autism & Asperger's Syndrome have taken courses similar to those listed below from Elms College of Chicopee, MA. I mention that because people often doubt their family member or friend they've known for years suddenly receive this diagnosis. They think the psychologist don't know what they're talking about, blah, blah, blah. Yeah, it's happened to me.

Certificate in Asperger's Studies

Program Curriculum
Minimum 12 Credits

Eligibility
To enroll in 600-level courses, applicable towards a M.S., must hold a bachelor's degree. To enroll in 700-level courses, applicable towards a C.A.G.S., must hold a master's degree.

Required Coursework (6 credits)
ASD 660/760 Introduction to Asperger's & Other Communication Challenges (1) (prerequisite to all other certificate courses)
ASD 662/762 Principles of Social Thinking (1)
ASD 665/765 Executive Function in Individuals with Asperger's (1)
or CSD 646/746 Executive Function in Children: Dev., Asses. & Interv. (1)
ASD 670/770 Use of Pragmatic Language for Social Communication (2)
CSD 643/743 Sensory Integration (1)

Elective Coursework (minimum 5 credits)
ASD 663/763 Practical Strategies: Make and Take (1)
ASD 664/764 Social Thinking Interventions (2) (prerequisite ASD 662/762)
ASD 672/772 Social Communication in The Preschool/Primary Environment (1)
CSD 644/744 Nonverbal Learning Disabilities (1)
CSD 649/749 Preparing Students w/ Dis. For Transition: Req. & Process (2)
CSD 645/745 Sensory Integration Intervention Techniques (2) (prerequisite CSD 643/743)

Elective ASD Coursework (minimum 1 credit)

ASD 667/767 Asperger's in the Workplace (1)
ASD 668/768 Late Diagnosis (1)
ASD 671/771 The Aspergian Mind (1)
ASD 673/773 Parental and Personal Perspectives: STCWA (1)