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Don't know how to get help

BritinArabia

Hello everyone,

I'm Frank, 40 years old gay male, ex-pat teacher in Saudi Arabia, and trying to work through all ths alone. I live in Saudi but visit family in Britain on leave every 4 months for two weeks. I would like to try to get a diagnosis, I've done all the self-assessment tests and they all point towards Aspergers or high functioning autisim.  I did the AQ test, score 42. EQ test 14, Aspie test 138/200.. I don't know how to access help or diagnosis though... here in Saudi Arabia there are private counsellors trained in autism and Aspergers, but many only offer their services in Arabic, due to legal issues I also don't want to discuss my sexuality here. I would find it easier to talk to someone back home. It has really been getting me down recently, so even if anyone knew of any counselling service that was available on Skype, that would be a big help. Thanks.

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  • Hi Classic,

    Thanks for taking the time to write your kind reply, that's a big help. Certainly I will contact Dr Powell too. To be honest, just reading through some of the posts, as I have been over the past few days, has been a great help in knowing that there's a community of kind people out there to engage with. Even if attending an official diagnostician is not possible, given my work overseas,  in the meantime just knowing that there is a supportive community out there is a massive relief.

    Thanks again! 

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  • Hi Classic,

    Thanks for taking the time to write your kind reply, that's a big help. Certainly I will contact Dr Powell too. To be honest, just reading through some of the posts, as I have been over the past few days, has been a great help in knowing that there's a community of kind people out there to engage with. Even if attending an official diagnostician is not possible, given my work overseas,  in the meantime just knowing that there is a supportive community out there is a massive relief.

    Thanks again! 

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