Recently diagnosed (51)

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.

Hmm, not sure I agree with the talking therapy recommendation. I find that I have masked in therapy and get anxious about sessions and try to script what to say beforehand, which only adds to my anxiety. Have you had talking therapy before and if so did it help? I find reading books and listening to podcasts by autistic people more helpful than talking with someone that doesn't have lived experience.  

If you look at this link you can type in your postcode to see what services are available: https://www.autism.org.uk/directory

I'm in the same position as you, waiting for my report. I'm going to use it (basically copy and paste sections of it) for any relevant forms I have to fill in. 

Have you started medication? 

I was only diagnosed autistic, not ADHD. 

Have you started medication? Where do you stand on this?

Oh that's great! 

Hi Ottilie, no I havent been offered anything specific noi doubt something else I'll have to get my head around and figh for options...  I'm a massive fan of counselling though and literally just received a call from Ranss the local organisation.  I'm being offered a support worker of my choice and made a booking for next Friday. Plus they're going to send me a list of resources and access to counselling but there is a long waiting list for and look at getting my head around everything that is available. But at least finally things are looking up!

I even asked her about Access to Work and the questions I was struggling with, I've just ploughed through and made two applications - one for my employment with hubby and one for my own business. so onwards and upwards! 

I love ND people and need to find where they all are!!!!

Hi Ottilie, no I havent been offered anything specific noi doubt something else I'll have to get my head around and figh for options...  I'm a massive fan of counselling though and literally just received a call from Ranss the local organisation.  I'm being offered a support worker of my choice and made a booking for next Friday. Plus they're going to send me a list of resources and access to counselling but there is a long waiting list for and look at getting my head around everything that is available. But at least finally things are looking up!

I even asked her about Access to Work and the questions I was struggling with, I've just ploughed through and made two applications - one for my employment with hubby and one for my own business. so onwards and upwards! 

I love ND people and need to find where they all are!!!!

I was only diagnosed autistic, not ADHD. 

Have you started medication? Where do you stand on this?

Oh that's great!