Asperger’s / autism (and related) online quizzes and questionnaires

When I first began to suspect that I fell somewhere on the Asperger’s/autism spectrum, I immediately searched online for information, … More

Relief & the Waiting Game

I’ve passed through the first gate; the assessment appointment is behind me. After an uncharacteristically long and deep sleep, I’ve … More

Well, the first official consultation appointment, anyway. Tonight is the eve of my first meeting with my specialist for the … More

So anyway, I’m going through my formal Asperger’s assessment (well OK–the first of what I hope will be two assessments). … More

This post is the fifth post in a multi-post series in which I’ve interpreted the United States’ official CDC criteria … More

Today, I’ll continue with my series of posts on how the US CDC criteria appear to apply to someone in … More

This is the third post (although it could be considered the second half of the second post) in a multi-post … More

This is the second post in what will probably ultimately become a series of four or five posts, in which … More

My lifelong experience is that I’ve had a tough time getting other people to take me seriously. I’ve often felt … More

I’m getting closer to being ready to take The Plunge into the world of formal diagnosis. I have identified and … More

To get an official diagnosis or not to get an official diagnosis: that is the question. And believe me, that’s … More