Hi, my name is donna52!

donna52

Does anyone know where I can get a assessment for ADHD or Asd

donna52

On the NHS

Alex

Hi @donna52, welcome to the community.

The first step should be to talk to your GP. 

The NHS has some info here:
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder/Pages/Diagnosis.aspx

The National Autistic Society has some great info here: http://www.autism.org.uk/about/diagnosis/adults.aspx 

Step 1: speak to your GP

Book an appointment with your GP. Make sure your diagnosis is the only thing you are seeing your GP about. If you try to mention it during a consultation about another subject, your GP may not address it fully.

Step 2: present your case

Your GP needs a reason to refer you for diagnosis, so you will have to explain why you think you could be autistic, and how a diagnosis would benefit you. If you think you might want help with this, ask someone you know to come with you.

Alex

Also @VioletFenn will become our ASD advisor in February so you will be able to chat with her soon! 

joannarashelle

Hi @donna52 I hope you get some advice and support from the organisations suggested

davidj49

donna52 said:

Does anyone know where I can get a assessment for ADHD or Asd

Speak to your GP, but a ADHD assessment  is a completely separate topic to a Autism/ASD assessment. Why do you think you might have either or both conditions?