Hello,
I am a mum of one DS with Aspergers (age 9) and a sister to an adult brother with the same condition. It is hard getting a diagnosis, it is harder getting treatment and it is hardest still to get our school will be your best help. Find a GP who knows what the condition is as a starting point, I saw 6 before I found one that even knew what it was.The main thing to remember is that a diagnosis is not going to change anything. You need to think of what outcome you want first. My son was always "different" didnt like cuddles, didnt like breastfeeding (but would drink breastmilk from a bottle) just wanted to be left alone. We tried kindy, daycare, and family daycare, we had assesments from various people at each, we paid for a pediatric behavioural specialist, we paid for a private phsychologist. It came down to a recommendation from the school and a referal from the doctor. I live in Qld as well so if you need any names let me know. Be patient it takes time for answers. Tony Attwood is the leader in the field but his waiting list is a few years long. There is plenty of other specialists out there. At the end of the day it depends on what outcome you want and need for you, your family and your child. Some medicate some dont some use mental health techniques some dont, we have done it all and have reached our own happy combo. It all comes down to what is going to work for you as a total. It is a never ending process. But it can be successfull good luck on your journey feel free to ask anything, I know the frustration and the tears.