How should I go about getting my son tested for Aspergers?
"How should I go about getting my son tested for Aspergers?" Many different professionals can diagnose Aspergers and High Functioning Autism (e.g., psychologists, pediatric neurologists, developmental pediatricians, psychiatrists, and other professional diagnosticians). Getting a “comprehensive psychiatric evaluation” from a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist who specializes in Autism Spectrum Disorders would be the best option. If parents are considering getting an official diagnosis, they should bring the following items to the evaluation: any kind of “baby development log” that was kept noting important milestones (e.g., crawling, walking, first words, etc.) if the child kept a diary on his/her experiences in dealing with other people, this may be useful medical history/records parent’s/teacher’s notes on the child’s behavior school records from Kindergarten through High School that shows the child’s abilities, both weak and strong What moms and dads f