Published on 12, July, 2020
we have a 6 year old boy who we think could be a little autistic. We also think ADHD is a possibility as I myself have a diagnosis for it.
As you will all no doubt know getting assessed on the nhs is a very long wait and I am considering private. However some say that private assessment is not as thorough as NHS. Any thoughts?
Does anyone have advise on how to deal with my son as he:
1. Doesn't have friends
2. He cries over trivial matters;
3. He gets very scared over things like witches, ghosts (even on cartoons);
4. He stores up resentment over trivial things such as his sister kicking his ball in the park a month ago.
5. School say he is not paying attention in class and is falling behind.
These are just a few things.
Can anyone suggest a positive course of action?
Many thanks
Hi: Have you tried any self-help testing for autism spectrum disorders (ASD) available on line? Too, there are tons of books available on ASD that might guide you, particularly those by Tony Attwood. There are big differences between ADHD & ASD that these resources may help you sort out on your own. Too, they're not mutually exclusive; someone on the spectrum may also have behaviours that fall within an ADHD diagnosis. I'm in Canada rather than the UK, but we found the wait for public health assessment & eventually the quality of assessment, very poor. Although a financial strain, private assessment by a specialist psychologist was quicker, much more thorough & therefore more helpful. Hope it helps & best of luck.