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The Story of How I Fought For and Obtained My Aspergers’ Diagnosis: A Case That Was Proven and Won. – Video

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The Story of How I Fought For and Obtained My Aspergers #39; Diagnosis: A Case That Was Proven and Won.
Yes this is a long one. It was a long and agonizing fight to prove the truth. But; for any of you who are trying to pursue a diagnosis, or curious as to how to obtain it.. PLEASE watch this. Be encouraged to not give up, but be forewarned of what you may have to go through. I have put this out there because I wanted to paint a descriptive picture of the process this often involves, after your own coming-to-be realization, in this unfortunate current state of ignorance and closed-mindedness within public psychiatry. I want to forewarn people that they may be turned down, sometimes repeatedly..but it does not mean you #39;re not on the spectrum!! This is particularly true with females; I experienced major gender-bias. it #39;s also true with anyone whose personality differs from the "expected stereotype"..like an aspie who is extroverted, for example. I went through 4 psychiatrists!! 4 guys!! But I did not give up, I would not take "no" for an answer. Ultimately I proved and won my case. Educational tests and childhood footage that was reviewed..so it #39;s positive by science. Remember, general psychiatrists will NOT do those kinds of tests with you, or spend much time looking at info..only a Neuro Psychologist will. Only they are truly qualified to diagnose autism.

By: A Girl Outside The Box

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The Story of How I Fought For and Obtained My Aspergers' Diagnosis: A Case That Was Proven and Won. – Video

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The Story of How I Fought For and Obtained My Aspergers #39; Diagnosis: A Case That Was Proven and Won.
Yes this is a long one. It was a long and agonizing fight to prove the truth. But; for any of you who are trying to pursue a diagnosis, or curious as to how to obtain it.. PLEASE watch this. Be encouraged to not give up, but be forewarned of what you may have to go through. I have put this out there because I wanted to paint a descriptive picture of the process this often involves, after your own coming-to-be realization, in this unfortunate current state of ignorance and closed-mindedness within public psychiatry. I want to forewarn people that they may be turned down, sometimes repeatedly..but it does not mean you #39;re not on the spectrum!! This is particularly true with females; I experienced major gender-bias. it #39;s also true with anyone whose personality differs from the "expected stereotype"..like an aspie who is extroverted, for example. I went through 4 psychiatrists!! 4 guys!! But I did not give up, I would not take "no" for an answer. Ultimately I proved and won my case. Educational tests and childhood footage that was reviewed..so it #39;s positive by science. Remember, general psychiatrists will NOT do those kinds of tests with you, or spend much time looking at info..only a Neuro Psychologist will. Only they are truly qualified to diagnose autism.

By: A Girl Outside The Box

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The Story of How I Fought For and Obtained My Aspergers' Diagnosis: A Case That Was Proven and Won. - Video

IMG 0430 – Video

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This is my 11 year old son, Christian Traverse who was diagnosed with autism when he was nine. His favourite actor is Ian Sommerhalder who plays Damon Salvatore in The Vampire Diaries. He loves Ian/Damon so much that he wanted to do his own mini episode of The Vampire Diaries!

By: Tina Traverse

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Autism Answers: Should I stay in the therapy session with my child? – Video

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Autism Answers: Should I stay in the therapy session with my child?
An Autism News Channel (ANC) Original Series. Acclaimed behavioral therapist Michelle Bekeza founded the highly successful Reaching The Stars Center for Autism in Los Angeles, California. Reaching The Stars is responsible for graduating over 84 percent of its special needs children into a mainstream classroom environment--independently. For more on Bekeza #39;s landmark work, go to http://www.Autism.co.

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Drama Therapy comes to Clontarf…. – Video

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Drama Therapy comes to Clontarf....
Nessa Power founded DramaPower to harness the positive energies of drama with small engaged groups. Nessa joined Mick FitzGerald at St. Gabriel #39;s parish centre, Clontarf to share the low down on what is involved with Drama Therapy. A trained actress and drama therapist Nessa extols the power of drama to enhance self-confidence and extend the person #39;s range of social skills. She is currently holding weekly workshops encompassing dramatherapy, drama and languages, and drama for aspergers and autism. The workshops are open to al interested and are customised to cater for individual ages groups from pre-teens to senior citizens. http://www.dramapower.com

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