Hi, my name is donna52!

donna52
donna52 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
edited January 2017 in Autism and neurodiversity
Does anyone know where I can get a assessment for ADHD or Asd

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  • donna52
    donna52 Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
    On the NHS
  • Alex
    Alex Scope Posts: 1,281 Pioneering
    edited January 2017
    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
    Alex Scope Posts: 1,281 Pioneering
    edited January 2017
    Also @VioletFenn will become our ASD advisor in February so you will be able to chat with her soon! 
  • joannarashelle
    joannarashelle Online Community Member Posts: 135 Empowering
    Hi @donna52 I hope you get some advice and support from the organisations suggested
  • davidj49
    davidj49 Online Community Member Posts: 63 Contributor
    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?