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Dual Diagnosis

SallyCinnamon
over 2 years ago

Hello, 

I was diagnosed with Autism last year at 46. I now think I have ADHD as well but I'm wondering if that would've been picked up during the assessment for Autism? 

Does anyone else have a dual Diagnosis, or sought a diagnosis for ADHD after an autism diagnosis?

Thanks in advance 

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  • over 2 years ago

    In my area the neurodevelopmental service diagnoses autism, and the mental health service (or whatever they call it) diagnoses ADHD, so I couldn't get diagnosed at the same time.

    I've always had difficulties with impulsivity, attention, motivation etc so I wasn't too surprised when I was told I display cardinal ADHD traits. I subsequently sought a referral for ADHD and I have an appointment this week.

    Problem is, I don't really know what the appointment is for. When they called to arrange it they said it was to discuss my medication. I don't have any medication, haven't been prescribed any, and haven't been diagnosed with anything that requires medication, yet. Hahaha.

    So I'm hoping this week's appointment will be some kind of ADHD assessment Slight smile

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  • over 2 years ago

    In my area the neurodevelopmental service diagnoses autism, and the mental health service (or whatever they call it) diagnoses ADHD, so I couldn't get diagnosed at the same time.

    I've always had difficulties with impulsivity, attention, motivation etc so I wasn't too surprised when I was told I display cardinal ADHD traits. I subsequently sought a referral for ADHD and I have an appointment this week.

    Problem is, I don't really know what the appointment is for. When they called to arrange it they said it was to discuss my medication. I don't have any medication, haven't been prescribed any, and haven't been diagnosed with anything that requires medication, yet. Hahaha.

    So I'm hoping this week's appointment will be some kind of ADHD assessment Slight smile

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