Potential ADHD diagnosis tomorrow, advice please

[Mammabear31]

Hi all,

We have a meeting with DS's (6) consultant tomorrow. He's had a QB test and both we and the school have had to complete further paperwork. He has also been referred for an ADOS assessment but the waiting list is currently 12-18 months .

If we do have a an adhd diagnosis tomorrow, what should we expect with regards to support? I hate not knowing what is going on, and am having to go to the appointment alone with DS so I feel the need for some knowledge to try and calm my nerves. Obviously I know that "treatment" can take many forms, however has anyone experienced support for themselves and the wider family (as in me, dad and sibling)? We are struggling with managing his behaviour, will they offer us help with this? We want our son to thrive but we are finding it difficult to determine the difference between a potential condition and normal child behaviour.

Also, has anyone gone through this and been told there is no diagnosis and gone on to appeal? It's obvious to everyone (family, school etc) that he needs extra support but I am worried the consultant will say there is nothing wrong.

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DS was diagnosed in June. We were offered medication straight away as we had already tried multiple strategies both at home and at school in terms of movement breaks, fidget toys etc. In terms of other support we were offered a parent education session with Banardos and 3 home visits with a family support worker, also from Banardos, which we haven’t had yet.

Hello. We havent had any support as such but are are on a voyage of understanding, school have been great at helping implement strategies to help

In our area, support via the NHS is slim to none. No one has any money and evetyone puts their budget before the good of the patient/student. But there are some ADHD and ASD charities who do great things. It depends where you live. I think your next step is to educate yourself on the diagnoses, and then the law surrounding his education.

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I'm wondering how the diagnosis process works i have done numerous questionnaire and courses school have done reports and had other people come in school to observe . Please can anyone help