I came looking for a diagnosis of OCD and autism or (but not really suspecting) ADHD in September 2023. The assessment was an hour of some card memorization IQ test and ONLY ABOUT 3 MINUTES asking about my symptoms relating to each disorder. My mom...
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I came looking for a diagnosis of OCD and autism or (but not really suspecting) ADHD in September 2023. The assessment was an hour of some card memorization IQ test and ONLY ABOUT 3 MINUTES asking about my symptoms relating to each disorder. My mom was also asked about my childhood behaviors vouching for my anxiety, social difficulties, and stim behaviors. I was able to be diagnosed with OCD. However, during the first session with the OCD specialist I asked why they chose not to diagnose me with ASD. Without referring to any documents from the assessment, She said she could "tell by the way I talk" that i was not autistic and would not take me seriously because of something about tiktok trends?? Btw, this therapist was NOT the one who did my assessments. She had known me for like 4 minutes before dismissing me. She could've given me a genuine reason based on my assessment and that would be that. For my next appointment I was transferred to Ms Gilmour. She is a very pleasant person and the only reason I didn't give one star. However because of my experience with the OCD specialist (who I'm not naming but I'm sure those at sabin know I'm referring to) and other prior experiences I did not feel safe sharing any details with Ms. Gilmour. And fyi, my genetic predisposition and chronic behavior linked to autism has not, in fact, gone away.
Don't come here for assessments. The way they asses is very outdated and skewed.