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Who to see about executive function disorder

NAS76953

I don't have diagnosis for adhd honestly couldn't afford it and my cmht didn't want me to get adhd test. I did 1 asd test failed but im on waiting list again for asd. Anyway my point is i 100% have executive function disorder had it since I was a child and it's gotten worse over the years. I barely wash myself, clean my room, do hobbies/interests, learn new things, exercise i struggle and people see me as not trying or extremely lazy but im not. Hard to explain like I know I need to do these things but I don't. Who do I seek to get diagnosis fir this or adhd/asd/edd if cmht won't help well im discharged now from them so they definitely won't help me.

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  • NAS76953 said:
    Who do I seek to get diagnosis fir this or adhd/asd/edd

    I would say your best starting point is to get a good idea if you are impacted enough by these things to merit a diagnosis. Note that the diagnosis is given when the traits of the condition are severe enough to qualify as a disability so it is possible to fall 1% short of the threshold, still be impacted but not be given a diagnosis - it does not mean you are unaffected though.

    In your shoes I would start by using a search engine, look up "free online autism test" and "free online ADHD test" - take a few of these, making notes of your results by making screenshots and if you "pass" then take this proof to the GP and ask for an assessment. Note the wait time can be years.

    Whatever the result is, a highish score can inform you that you are on the spectrum or not and if you are, you can start to research more about it.

    You now have the nuggets of knowledge that there is something there so expand your own knowledge to understand it and then start researching ways of coping. There are lots of books or websites with advice so consider these.

    Personally I would do this research but then work with a licensed psychotherapist to cover the more pressing issues such as executive function here. Get personalised advice tailored to your needs and have someone who can guide you through the process, encouraging you when the inevitable stumbles happen and helping you reflect on the progress made to motivate you to continue.

    The NHS are not well equipped to help us from what I have read here from other peoples experiences so take control of your own situation would be my recommendation.

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  • NAS76953 said:
    Who do I seek to get diagnosis fir this or adhd/asd/edd

    I would say your best starting point is to get a good idea if you are impacted enough by these things to merit a diagnosis. Note that the diagnosis is given when the traits of the condition are severe enough to qualify as a disability so it is possible to fall 1% short of the threshold, still be impacted but not be given a diagnosis - it does not mean you are unaffected though.

    In your shoes I would start by using a search engine, look up "free online autism test" and "free online ADHD test" - take a few of these, making notes of your results by making screenshots and if you "pass" then take this proof to the GP and ask for an assessment. Note the wait time can be years.

    Whatever the result is, a highish score can inform you that you are on the spectrum or not and if you are, you can start to research more about it.

    You now have the nuggets of knowledge that there is something there so expand your own knowledge to understand it and then start researching ways of coping. There are lots of books or websites with advice so consider these.

    Personally I would do this research but then work with a licensed psychotherapist to cover the more pressing issues such as executive function here. Get personalised advice tailored to your needs and have someone who can guide you through the process, encouraging you when the inevitable stumbles happen and helping you reflect on the progress made to motivate you to continue.

    The NHS are not well equipped to help us from what I have read here from other peoples experiences so take control of your own situation would be my recommendation.

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