ADHD assessment

It's not uncommon for ADHD to be diagnosed as a comorbid condition with autism. In short answer to your questions:

• Is it worth going for an assessment: yes, in my opinion.
• Do the medications work and do they make a big difference: they can do, but it depends on various things and requires specialist oversight to decide on the best treatment.

I suggest discussing it with your GP, perhaps after having read through some ADHD resources such as:

ADHD Aware - Getting an ADHD Assessment (includes an explanation of Right to Choose)

ADHD Aware - Treatment options for adult ADHD

You might also find it helpful to complete an ADHD screening questionnaire. The ASRS c1.1 is commonly used for pre-referral screening. You can complete that on this website. It calculates the results automatically, and you can then save the results as a PDF and print them off to share with your GP:

Embrace Autism - ASRS v1.1

More information:

NAS - Related conditions - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Thanks I went private for my ASD assessment and will go private for my ADSD assessment. I now comming to terms with autism. Just want to feel like some normality thanks . 

You’re welcome! If you go for a private ADHD diagnosis, then keep in mind that you could end up needing to fund the cost of any ongoing medication privately.

As explained here:

“…for adults with ADHD is that any diagnosis from a private clinic for which a GP refuses to sign a shared care agreement will likely result in the requirement for medications to be issued privately, rather than by the NHS. However, shared care agreements with private healthcare providers when this service is being provided for the patient on behalf of the NHS (such as through the Right to Choose scheme) are common.”

ADHD Adult UK - ADHD and your GP

This also explains more, including recommending discussing shared care in advance with your GP:

ADHD Aware - How to get a private assessment for ADHD

You’re welcome! If you go for a private ADHD diagnosis, then keep in mind that you could end up needing to fund the cost of any ongoing medication privately.

As explained here:

“…for adults with ADHD is that any diagnosis from a private clinic for which a GP refuses to sign a shared care agreement will likely result in the requirement for medications to be issued privately, rather than by the NHS. However, shared care agreements with private healthcare providers when this service is being provided for the patient on behalf of the NHS (such as through the Right to Choose scheme) are common.”

ADHD Adult UK - ADHD and your GP

This also explains more, including recommending discussing shared care in advance with your GP:

ADHD Aware - How to get a private assessment for ADHD