Hello.
im 46 diagnosed with level 1 autism and high chance adhd with mental health.
Diagnostic Outcome:
1) DSM V 299.00 Autism Spectrum Condition – Level 1
(ICD10 classification F84.0 Autism Spectrum Disorder)
Additional Note
i) ADHD features were evident in the clinical assessment and Christine met the
threshold within her ASRS screening for ADHD, warranting formal assessment
for ADHD in line with NICE guidance.
(This is not a diagnosis)
The full assessment concluded that Christine meets the criteria for Autism
Spectrum Condition in line with the Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental
disorders fifth edition DSM-V. DSM-V diagnostic criteria include:
A. Persistent difficulties in social communication and social interaction across
contexts and manifested by all three of the following:
1. Difficulties in social-emotional reciprocity
2. Difficulties in nonverbal communicative behaviours used for social
interaction
3. Difficulties in developing and maintaining relationships and friendships
B. Restricted, repetitive patterns of behaviour, interests or activities as
manifested by the following:
1. Excessive adherence to routines, ritualised patterns of verbal or
nonverbal behaviour, or excessive resistances to change.
2. Highly restricted, fixated interest that are atypical in intensity or focus.
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3. Hyper or hypo reactivity to sensory input or unusual interest in sensory
aspects of the environment.
im confused by it all
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