Published on 12, July, 2020
My daughter has been through assessments for both ASC and ADHD. Neurodiverse characteristics were identified in both assessments, but she did not reach the clinical threshold for either, so is without a diagnosis. She is struggling with her identity as she knows that she finds challenges in life that she's observed others do not. What would be the best way to support her with this? I've suggested that she could still view herself as neurodiverse and we can support her in the areas she is struggling
By way of a postscript, just a couple of quick comments on terminology:
NAS95938 said:she could still view herself as neurodiverse
This graphic explains the terminology (you can click / tap on it for a less blurry version):
Also, you titled your post: "A bit ASC and a bit ADHD"
Important clarification: I'm not personally offended or upset by this (not that that matters, except in respect of why I'm raising it). I understand what you meant by it, and I'm not trying to tell you off!
But I do just want to forewarn you - and your daughter - that, for some people who do have these diagnoses, this kind of "a bit xxxx" phraseology can feel very much like a red rag to a bull, and cause them to get upset. So it might best be avoided if taking part in, for example, a support group or if chatting to others on social media.
Perhaps a good alternative might be something like "I have some traits of autism and ADHD".
I wish you both all the best! :)