Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi,
Does anyone have any advice on Autism and ADHD.
I am a female and was diagnosed at the grand old age of 45 with Autism but lately I am wondering if I also have ADHD. I have a son who is 9 and has been diagnosed with ADHD but is in the process of seeing if he has Autism.
I read up on lots of information and it is sending me loopy as autism and ADHD have many symptoms that cross over.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2022.837424/full
In terms of advice - if you have ASD, you have to apply for ADHD as a separate diagnosis, regardless of how high % of ASD and ADHD comorbidity is. Do it as soon as possible, as that is ~1 year long process. Also, this combination will make perhaps major changes on perception on what your ASD is and some explanations would make more sense.
Thank you everyone for your replies, it means alot. I will defo look at all the links ppl have suggested. I am also going to make an appointment with the doctor...armed with why I think I have ADHD and thanks for the suggested wait time of a year, I know it's a long wait time.....but I'm worth it !!!!