Hi All. New to this board please be kind as my head is spinning. Ill try be brief. After a seemingly normal primary school life good grades no worries from teacher. My now nearly 14 year old has suffered poor mental/emotional health since end of year 6 now in year 9. Self Harming, constant thoughts of self harm even when happy almost like an obsession/obtrusive thought low mood, anxiety, very intense emotions, demotivated, intense relationships, always tired, so rude and angry at home like a different kid. After the self harm ramped up I started looking for private therapy as school/Cahms been no help. Based on my email and long convo the clinical physcologist I spoke with strongly felt possible AuDHd and said a combined screening was what she recommended. She said likely shes masking coping at school so they wont see any traits but is burnt out by home time in her safe space.
Quite a big peice of info to take in. Now here are my questions! NHS waiting list dire in our area school I know wont put one in as they have nothing to worry about her attendance is perfect and grades are good. Even right to chose is around 18 months near me. I am willing to look private if I have to and will do payment plan. My main worry is if she does get a diagnosis how does a treatment plan then work for any therapy/meds she may need. I can't afford the assessment plus psychiatrist fees to prescribe drugs then the cost of drugs too. What does a private report do for you? Can a GP then refer to a psychiatrist for treatment ive read some make you wait on nhs list for another ASD assessment as they will only take this to move you on to the treatment list. Why is it all so hard and complicated even if your willing to use money you havent got to try speed things up! Any advice welcome and any mums with AuDHD please feel free to share your stories. Thanks 😀