It's confirmed... - Autism Spectrum Message Board

GatsbyLuvr1920 · 09-07-2006, 04:32 PM

Well, I had my first session with my Asperger's specialist today, and it is officially confirmed that I do indeed have Asperger's. The small amount of doubt/guilt I had over maybe getting a diagnosis that I didn't deserve is gone. She said that it was extremely obvious (to someone who knows what they're looking for, that is), and that I havea "typical expression of the syndrome in a girl." So, now I have absolutely no qualms about declaring that I am indeed an Aspie!

-GatsbyLuvr1920-

9CatMom · 09-07-2006, 07:19 PM

Gatsby,

Thank goodness that doubt is removed for you. Now you know exactly what you're dealing with. Good luck to you.

jeffreys mom · 09-08-2006, 05:10 AM

Hi Gatsbyluver;

I remember posting to you earlier this year on the parenting board or the OCD board and asked you if anyone had ever mentioned Asperger Syndrome because based on your post you sounded classic from what I had read about it. I'm so glad that there is closure to the wondering for you.

The diagnosis doesn't make you a different person it just gives an understanding to some of the things you felt were different about yourself. Everyone is different in their own way and that's what makes us individuals.

Your insight to Aspergers has been very valuable to the parents of young children on this board. Stories like yours give hope to parents with children on the spectrum. Thank you for sharing so openly with us, I appreciate it.

Good Luck

Picali · 09-09-2006, 03:13 AM

Hiya Gatsby

Glad your mind's been put at rest. Now you've been officially diagnosed you can get cracking on writing that book! We need people like you writing about the neurodevelopmental stuff!

Talk again soon

Janine x

BetsyAnn · 09-09-2006, 08:57 AM

I just wanted to second Jeffreysmom's comment that your insights are very valuable to parents of young children. Thank you for being so willing to share. I am glad you were able to the official valadation for what you knew all along.