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It sounds like you do not have an official diagnosis from either the US or Canadian side of the border.
You might want to get an official diagnosis. I think in Canada, you need a referral, and that means convincing a GP for the referral.
If I am wrong, and you have a diagnosis from the US, it should be a matter of having your Canadian doctor request your records.
In addition to that, I would get a friend, spouse, or someone to stand in as your advocate. This person’s job is to take notes and keep you on track so your questions get asked and answered. They also provide a third party perspective on you and your behavior. My wife is my advocate, and she is with me during my sessions with my shrink and my life coach. I have both ADD and Autism (Asperger’s).
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