My ASD Child

Question I suspect that I have Aspergers. What course of action should I take - if any? Answer Because individuals with Aspergers are among the most high-functioning and able on the autistic spectrum, they are also the most likely to slip through the diagnostic net. Although many are diagnosed as kids, others reach adulthood either undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. The key to getting an accurate diagnosis is finding a professional who has experience diagnosing children, teens and adults with Aspergers (High-Functioning Autism). A clinician whose only experience is with "low-functioning" autism may not be as helpful. Here is a list of clinicians who have experience in diagnosing Aspergers. Grown-ups with Aspergers who seek help with challenges they face are sometimes misdiagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, or other mental illnesses. It is important that adults questioning whether or not they have Aspergers seek the services of a professional experienc

Below is a list of professionals (e.g., clinicians, counselors, medical doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists, etc.) who have stated that they are familiar with Aspergers (high-functioning autism) and are willing to evaluate children, teens and adults who have the disorder. If you are a professional who specializes in Aspergers and other autism spectrum disorders and want to get listed, send me an email [ mbhutten@gmail.com ] with your request to be listed on MyAspergersChild.com . Provide information regarding your credentials as well as your contact information. These Aspergers professionals are listed by the U.S. State they practice in and by their names in alphabetical order: ALABAMA ________________________________________ G. Michael Shehi, MD Mountain View Hospital 3001 Scenic Highway Gadsden, Alabama 35904 Phone: (256) 546-9265 ________________________________________ ARIZONA ________________________________________ G. Dean Bathel, LCSW, LISAC 5210 E Pi