Published on 12, July, 2020
How many of you went for an autism assessment and advised to also get assessed for ADHD?
This was written in my report for autism:
"The results of this assessment are consistent with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder – with significant traits of ADHD."
Elsewhere it said:
"... traits of ADHD were observed during this assessment process, such as, marked restless, inability to maintain activities, poor organisation, and avoiding tasks requiring sustained mental effort. Therefore, the clinician recommends for R to discuss this matter with her GP, for a referral an assessment for an ADHD diagnosis to be considered. This will determine if she meets the criteria, thereby receive the relevant support."
So I have now asked for an assessment for ADHD.
Rish said:How many of you went for an autism assessment and advised to also get assessed for ADHD?
There are a LOT of ovelapping traits between autism and ADHD
I suspect you would only get referred if you showed a number of the traits that are only in the left part of the ADHD baloon.
There are about 2% of the population with autism and 10% with ADHD - between 40 and 70% of autists also have ADHD:
source https://www.verywellmind.com/what-to-know-about-comorbid-autism-and-adhd-6944530
I don't think it was mentioned, but I don't think I have it.