Seeing autism specialist for a possible aspergers diagnosis, what tests can I expect to have to do?

Question

Hello,

After a referral from my G.P I'm going to be seeing a specialist for a possible aspergers diagnosis. I dislike not knowing what is going to happen, and I was wondering what the specialist might do. Could anyone please inform me of the possibilities? Thanks.

Answer 1

You will probably be given an IQ test.  Expect to be physically evaluated.

Answer 2

ok don't prepare your answers or answer how you think you should just tell the truth if I tell you this in advance, ok?

they may ask about relationships, social things like do you prefer to be alone? how are your friendships. they will ask if you have an interest in something or things that is very focused to the exclusion of other things at  times. they may ask  about the way you view  situations--are you a concrete, literal, black and white thinker? (not that ANY of this stuff is bad--it's just a difft. way of being wired!) they may ask what bothers you in school. be honest  about everything. they may ask if you are sensitive to stimuli--like sensory integration things like getting overwhelmed by things that might just be filtered out by some others. well these are the things we were asked in our situation. do you have an exceptional ability in an area that may be over the heads of some? these things do NOT necessarily mean you "have" it, but CAN be part of the profile and we were asked about this stuff today at a neurologist's office to check for aspergers.

Answer 3

There's several possible tests you could take.  There's one that checks your AQ.  (Autism Quotient)  The WAIS-4 is possible too.  (Weschler Adult Inteligence Scale, version 4)  

There's plenty more, I just can't think of them right now.

Answer 4

I have aspergers syndrome and as an RN student, just finished working in a psych hospital.  You can expect to be given several questionnaires to fill out and several people will want to talk with you.  Usually a psychiatrist or psychologist.

Answer 5

you will be questioned ,have a written test  , and be  observed .  don't worry ,it won't hurt at all.

Answer 6

I hate not knowing what will happen too. Unfortunately, they don't want you to know what sort of questions they may ask because they don't want you to "prepare".  

Be aware that it is difficult to diagnose AS as the "symptoms" can be vague or attributed to other issues.  

A good diagnostician will explain each step before they take it.