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Adult Autistic Assessment

  • 11-07-2017 12:39pm
    #1
    Wanderer78
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    Hi folks,

    I have reason to beleive that I'm autistic possibly 'High Functioning Aspergers', and I'm really confused on how to be assessed for this. What is the best approach on doing so?

    Thank you


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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
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    Wanderer78 wrote: »
    Hi folks,

    I have reason to beleive that I'm autistic possibly 'High Functioning Aspergers', and I'm really confused on how to be assessed for this. What is the best approach on doing so?

    Thank you

    Make an appointment with a clinical psychologist as they will be qualified to diagnose you. Best of luck.


  • #3
    Wanderer78
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,443 ✭✭✭✭Wanderer78


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Make an appointment with a clinical psychologist as they will be qualified to diagnose you. Best of luck.

    how do i actually do that, they seem to be elusive characters? ive made a couple of phone calls now but dont really seem to getting anywhere. thank you


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    [Deleted User]
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    Wanderer78 wrote: »
    how do i actually do that, they seem to be elusive characters? ive made a couple of phone calls now but dont really seem to getting anywhere. thank you

    If you go onto the PSI (psychological society of Ireland) website they have a list of registered psychologists on that. Just put in your area and you will get a list of psychologists in your area and ensure it is a clinical psychologist (educational psychologist could do also but they usually work with children and adolescents).

    www.psihq.ie

    The "find a psychologist" tab in on the top left of the home page.


  • #5
    Wanderer78
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,443 ✭✭✭✭Wanderer78


    Deleted User wrote: »
    If you go onto the PSI (psychological society of Ireland) website they have a list of registered psychologists on that. Just put in your area and you will get a list of psychologists in your area and ensure it is a clinical psychologist (educational psychologist could do also but they usually work with children and adolescents).

    yea i done that and only one popped up in my area and as far as im aware, they dont do private work, but i will have to look further. i actually contacted an educational psychologist a while ago, as i was diagnosed with dyslexia not too long ago, and she pointed me towards a clinical psychologist. ive just contacted aspire there and theyre gonna send me on some info. round and round we go im afraid. thanks again


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    [Deleted User]
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    Wanderer78 wrote: »
    yea i done that and only one popped up in my area and as far as im aware, they dont do private work, but i will have to look further. i actually contacted an educational psychologist a while ago, as i was diagnosed with dyslexia not too long ago, and she pointed me towards a clinical psychologist. ive just contacted aspire there and theyre gonna send me on some info. round and round we go im afraid. thanks again

    Have you considered finding one on that website anywhere in the country then contacting them and ask if they will conduct the assessment by Skype? It would be in essence the same as face to face.


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  • #7
    Wanderer78
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,443 ✭✭✭✭Wanderer78


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Have you considered finding one on that website anywhere in the country then contacting them and ask if they will conduct the assessment by Skype? It would be in essence the same as face to face.

    its an option alright but i would rather a face to face. i may have to travel to be assessed. slowly getting responses here, so i may have some more option soon


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    Professor Moriarty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,387 ✭✭✭✭Professor Moriarty


    Wanderer78 wrote: »
    its an option alright but i would rather a face to face. i may have to travel to be assessed. slowly getting responses here, so i may have some more option soon

    Contact Aspire - they will point you in the right direction.


  • #9
    Wanderer78
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,443 ✭✭✭✭Wanderer78


    Professor Moriarty wrote: »
    Contact Aspire - they will point you in the right direction.

    thank you, was onto them during the week. ive made an appointment with the doc next week as well as i was recommended to try get an appointment with a clinical psychologist via him. was told thats probably the best way. keep the recommendations coming though and personal experiences.


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