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Who to see about executive function disorder

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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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  • I would agree with  that you would need to take your results from free online ASD and ADHD tests to your GP, and if you have met the test threshold, you should be referred for assessment at an ASD/ADHD clinic.

    If executive function difficulties are picked up during ASD/ADHD assessment, ideally you would be referred to any number of organisations or professional people for help in dealing with executive functioning difficulties that play havoc with your daily life. However, support availability is dependent on your area. Nonetheless, your GP may still be able to make a direct referral to an occupational health clinic or social worker. Occupational Therapists can help you develop strategies to mitigate your difficulties. 

    There is no easy solution, whether or not you have an ASD diagnosis or not, so as Iain says, do your research online to develop strategies.  These may include planning your week with a breakdown of tasks in easily manageable bite size chunks. Buy a large size diary with built in time slots with space to write each task such as shower, clean teeth, vacuum and periods of relaxation such as walks, reading, sleep. Allow a certain amount of time for each task. For instance, you might give yourself 15 minutes to vacuum, 4 minutes to floss and clean teeth. If you don’t feel like doing something, tell yourself that you can do it for 5 minutes and then stop. Often that tricks the brain into wanting to carry on until the task is finished. If you can begin with small things and establish a routine over several weeks, it is more likely to stick. 

    Good luck with your next steps.

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  • I would agree with  that you would need to take your results from free online ASD and ADHD tests to your GP, and if you have met the test threshold, you should be referred for assessment at an ASD/ADHD clinic.

    If executive function difficulties are picked up during ASD/ADHD assessment, ideally you would be referred to any number of organisations or professional people for help in dealing with executive functioning difficulties that play havoc with your daily life. However, support availability is dependent on your area. Nonetheless, your GP may still be able to make a direct referral to an occupational health clinic or social worker. Occupational Therapists can help you develop strategies to mitigate your difficulties. 

    There is no easy solution, whether or not you have an ASD diagnosis or not, so as Iain says, do your research online to develop strategies.  These may include planning your week with a breakdown of tasks in easily manageable bite size chunks. Buy a large size diary with built in time slots with space to write each task such as shower, clean teeth, vacuum and periods of relaxation such as walks, reading, sleep. Allow a certain amount of time for each task. For instance, you might give yourself 15 minutes to vacuum, 4 minutes to floss and clean teeth. If you don’t feel like doing something, tell yourself that you can do it for 5 minutes and then stop. Often that tricks the brain into wanting to carry on until the task is finished. If you can begin with small things and establish a routine over several weeks, it is more likely to stick. 

    Good luck with your next steps.

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