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Autism assessments for ASD and depression association

davidxxx111

Hi all

we’re trying to get an autism assessment for our 16yo daughter and a combined opinion as to whether it is likely she has depression in parallel.  It appears to be a bit of a minefield in terms of finding a suitable assessor.  Does anybody have any advice please in terms of how best to phrase this as we’ve been trying with many online places and are struggling mightily.  My daughter is not in a good place with this and we really don’t know what to do. 
thank you

david

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  • By the way, an assessment won't fix anything. If ASD is positive, you may have access to some support till 18, or while in education. It is the adaptations that will help, which you could do anyway.

    For depression, which can be a side effect of burnout or overload, there is your GP or a psychiatrist. But I would try fix the burnout and source of stress and overload, ensure adequate sleep, hydration, a good diet (with supplements if needed) and light exercise first. I'd try to avoid medication as it may not work, but it is for someone qualified to judge.

    Sleep is the biggest thing.

  • in reply to Stuart333

    Thanks again Stuart 

    very brave of you to be so open and I do appreciate it 

    we do have an appointment with a psychiatrist next Tuesday who will apparently advise on mental state. Depression likelihood and medication if appropriate. 

    burnout also seems viable. But she’s a teenager so sleep diet and exercise (any healthy life choices really) are heavily compromised. 
    I think my wife and I realise this will be a long and fairly daunting journey. We just hope and pray our daughter gets on board as well

    but wishing the best of luck to you too. 
    david

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  • in reply to Stuart333

    Thanks again Stuart 

    very brave of you to be so open and I do appreciate it 

    we do have an appointment with a psychiatrist next Tuesday who will apparently advise on mental state. Depression likelihood and medication if appropriate. 

    burnout also seems viable. But she’s a teenager so sleep diet and exercise (any healthy life choices really) are heavily compromised. 
    I think my wife and I realise this will be a long and fairly daunting journey. We just hope and pray our daughter gets on board as well

    but wishing the best of luck to you too. 
    david

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