16yo DD is on the CAMHs waiting list to be assessed for ADHD/Autism. She was originally referred by school for OCD - but the initial assessment (it was online, for 90 mins) led to her being put on this waiting list and no help for the OCD.
At first DD and I thought it was hilarious, because she's adamant she's not on the autistic spectrum (her brother is, and while I can see aspects with DD, she certainly doesn't need a diagnosis) and she's not at all hyperactive. But it's dawned on us both over the past year she probably does have ADD (there is no physical hyperactivity, it's just her brain).
I really want to cry; we've always blamed her dyslexia for her not being able to write a sentence and struggling to read, and having difficulty following a conversation. I feel like I've failed her.
She got pretty good GCSE results (not amazing, like most MNers DC), but 5 good grades, including a a 7 in a practical subject and 6 in English, which we were very pleased about as she left primary school barely able to read and write.
With or without a diagnosis she needs tactics to stay focussed. She's started a part time job in a fast food restaurant and she's noticed she gets very easily distracted, even halfway through a task. For example she says she'll forget to give people their change (overall work is very pleased with her though) She also didn't even bother reading the contract when she started and just signed it. afterwards she told me "Mum, I'm dyslectic and I can't focus long enough to read three pages, it was never going to happen."
I'm not sure how to best help her.