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10. Totally disagree with "don't see a Doctor".
Thu Jan 17, 2013, 11:53 AM
Jan 2013

You need to see a doctor, usually a psychiatrist, to get a positive diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome. There are many avenues to seek help, but without a diagnosis you would be very limited at what kind of help would be available.

As an example, although this may not apply to the OP, for children through High School, there are compensating tools available, such as note takers, tutors, recording devices, availability of recorded lectures, etc. These things usually require an IEP (Individualized Education Program) as mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

As long as a student qualifies for special education, the IEP must be regularly maintained and updated over the student's primary educational years (i.e. up to the point of high school graduation, or prior to the 22nd birthday). If a student in special education attends university upon graduation, the university's own system and procedures take over.

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