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I think at this point I can't keep asking you all specific questions, because it's not helping me much.

What I think I really need is for someone just to tell me what to do. sad

Thank you, Alex.

Can I ask some questions of you, now?

Here they are:

1. Just to make sure I'm clear on what you are saying, you are suggesting I go see a regular doctor that would do physicals, check-up appointments, and so forth, correct?
2. How do I find one in my area? I'm currently away at school, my regular doctor is back home, and is a pediatrician (I haven't switched over yet).
3. How much does that cost without insurance?
4. If it costs too much without insurance, I'll need to talk to my parents about this first. I know I already asked this, but does anyone have any advice as to how I could go about doing this?
5. Would it be better just to use my normal pediatrician, or try to find someone in my area that I can see at any time?
6. Should I tell the doctor what I think I might have, or should I just list my symptoms?

No one has responded for awhile. Does this mean that I should stop asking questions?

I apologize if I have been annoying or whiney.

Civet Moon,

I have no background in psychology, I'm just a parent. But I think it would be important to at least *talk* with your parents about what you think is going on with you. I can't really give you advice but I'll try to list some information regarding what is routine for seeing your doctor.

It sounds like you've been reading about Asperger's Web MD - Asperger's It's important not to self-diagnose, but if you see that you have particular symptoms you can tell your doctor about your concerns so you can discuss them.

You may want to start by seeing your pediatrician or a nearby physician. Are you on an HMO in the US? If you need to find a physician near you at college instead, you might be able to look up a list of physician's via your health carrier's web site or by calling them. Your primary care physician can check to be sure there isn't anything physical that could be causing your symptoms, whatever they are.

Your primary care physician can refer you to see a psychologist, psychiatrist or other specialist. Once again, check with your health insurance carrier to see if you have mental health coverage.

Receiving a diagnosis is not instantaneous. It may take many visits and tests before you actually receive some answers. Have patience and hang in there!
Here is a link to some tests that are done to determine Asperger's: Palo Alto Med -tests for Asperger's

yay same sort of issue... either ppl are too unintellingent to understand my problems (my friends are hyper and are crazy in their own way... somehow interests me how they can be so carefree, so yay i hang out with them) I used to talk to this girl... but since her friends hate me I can't really see her anymore, jepordizing social status and what not... we can sitll talk thru AIM but it isn't the same... any hoo I don't think my high school has a psychologist and I was wondering if I should see my conunselor...

bah rambling again the schizophrenia is writing/speech impedimentary

anyhoo thanks