My daughter was diagnosed as autistic in 2017. She has has many struggles with OCD,(counting) and germ phobia. School was very difficult, Covid even more so. College was better but school had left many scars. She has had endless psychology sessions. She completed her first year at Uni but by the end her mental health took a dive. We got her to the GP she is on meds but still not much improvement. She now sees a hypnotherapist which was showing promising signs however she is really struggling with Uni only 1 week in to second year. Her hypnotherapist has suggested she is assessed for ADHD. I am at a loss as to where to turn next, do we take to GP - worry is they will just prescribe anti-depressants or refer for further psychiatric assessment, LONG waiting lists! My husband and I both agree if she needs ADHD assessment we will go private, once again. Our concern is being taken down another expensive path not knowing if it is the action actually needed. Any advice?
