Published on 12, July, 2020
Recently diagnosed with ASD and ADHD (privately) aged 51 and desperate to talk to an ND specialist to help me understand myself better and what support I need (personally and professionally for work and my business) so that those around me can understand me better too.
How do I access talking therapy and/or find a support worker? I’ve felt so alone since receiving my diagnosis and struggling to communicate what I need as I am constantly being triggered to justify my being and my conditions and disability.
I’ve applied to a local organisation called Ramms and need help with the access to work and waiting for a response just like the psychiatrist who diagnosed me. Yet meanwhile have no ND specific support to help me with the practicalities of day to day life and identify what I need in place just to get through the day.
Thanks for listening! Any help or advice would be very much appreciated x
Is the psychiatrist going to send you a detailed report with recommendations for accomodations, etc ?
Yes, I'm still waiting for both reports. They take 3-4 weeks. So ADHD diagnosed on 9th May and ASD on the 14th June. So playing the waiting game. Was told Talking therapy and Medication were the routes but given no direction as to what to do next or where to ask for help.
Been told about Access to work but struggling to complete form and need help with the practicalities of everyday life and communication because I can't express or articulate what I need.