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Is it possible to get a proper diagnosis if you don't have anyone who can speak about your behaviour as a child?

Trei

Just that really. At some point, I'm going to be assessed for ASD & ADHD. I don't really have anyone except my dad who was around when I was a child.
My mum died years ago, I'm estranged from my siblings & we never as a family really socialised with family, (or anyone for that matter) due partly to my dad being an alcoholic, who I believe self-medicated undiagnosed ADHD, but also all the social communication difficulties in our family!
My dad is still around, so if all else fails I can ask him to fill out forms etc, but I wouldn't be able to have him attend any meetings with me. Will this hinder my being diagnosed?

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  • That is brilliant guys! Thank you so much everyone! Yes, I have several school reports & am mid compiling a life history, which is in itself very random & all over the place. Quite upsetting to do, but every time I remember something I'm adding it to my word document. Would definitely rather not involve my dad, as I left home 32 years ago & he was barely around then, so doesn't know me.

    My husband, who's known me for 14 years knows me better than anyone. Plus the kids (who share my traits between them) are now in their early 20's so perhaps they could add input too? I will have to force myself to chase the assessments. I'm struggling so much at the moment & seem to be deteriorating by the day. Don't know if its ADHD, ASD, Menopause or early Dementia. :( 

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  • That is brilliant guys! Thank you so much everyone! Yes, I have several school reports & am mid compiling a life history, which is in itself very random & all over the place. Quite upsetting to do, but every time I remember something I'm adding it to my word document. Would definitely rather not involve my dad, as I left home 32 years ago & he was barely around then, so doesn't know me.

    My husband, who's known me for 14 years knows me better than anyone. Plus the kids (who share my traits between them) are now in their early 20's so perhaps they could add input too? I will have to force myself to chase the assessments. I'm struggling so much at the moment & seem to be deteriorating by the day. Don't know if its ADHD, ASD, Menopause or early Dementia. :( 

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