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Asperger's Syndrome. Reluctant Socially, Bright Student. How Can I Get It Diagnosed?
Hi, my son is 20 and he has symptoms that resemble Asbergers Syndrome.
He is a 2nd year college student, very bright but difficulty with social skills.
How can he be tested for Asbergers? What kind of doctor would request tests, a Psychiatrist?
And how do we know that the doctor has the full credentials to make such a diagnois?
He is a 2nd year college student, very bright but difficulty with social skills.
How can he be tested for Asbergers? What kind of doctor would request tests, a Psychiatrist?
And how do we know that the doctor has the full credentials to make such a diagnois?
Sun, 30 Jun 2013
Hi there ~
I understand your concerns. If you know that your son has Asperger's syndrome and need a formal diagnosis from a psychiatrist for benefits, you might do well by visiting with and consulting a psychiatrist who can give your son the diagnosis. You may have to check with the doctor if the doctor has full credentials to make a diagnosis and contact the state medical board to make that determination as records are available for the doctor's history with the board in your state.
I hope this helps. Take care and have a lovely day!
I understand your concerns. If you know that your son has Asperger's syndrome and need a formal diagnosis from a psychiatrist for benefits, you might do well by visiting with and consulting a psychiatrist who can give your son the diagnosis. You may have to check with the doctor if the doctor has full credentials to make a diagnosis and contact the state medical board to make that determination as records are available for the doctor's history with the board in your state.
I hope this helps. Take care and have a lovely day!
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