Some people report that once their ADHD symptoms are managed, they feel “more autistic”. Autistic traits may feel more pronounced and noticeable such as:
Reduced sociability
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Adhering to strict routines
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Increase in sensory sensitivities
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Talking therapies Psychology services can offer a safe space to explore and understand how ADHD and Autism shape a person’s experiences, identity and self-awareness. Therapy can help clarify what is ADHD, what is Autism, and the similarities and differences between the two. At DAANA, the ADHD psychology team offer one-to-one and group psychology interventions for adults navigating ADHD and related challenges. Our focus is on helping individuals understand how ADHD shows up in their lives and provide practical strategies to manage emotions, organisational skills, attention, and work through patterns like perfectionism for example. It is recognised that many people experience co-occurring Autism – within ADHD interventions we can reflect on how Autism may be a part of someone’s experiences, but our therapeutic work centres on ADHD- related challenges.
DAANA are also putting together an online post- diagnostic group for people who have been assessed and received an Autism diagnosis through DAANA. If you would like to know more, or receive updates about the group, please contact the Autism Team: dpt.daana-ascteam@nhs.net. If joining an online group doesn’t feel suitable, the information will still be accessible via recordings and handouts provided by the Autism team. Within the “ ASC Resource ” booklet, there is a list of mental health support services and self-help resources that you can look through at your own pace.
Our goal is to help people feel more confident, resourced, and in control of their day- to-day life, through approaches that are collaborative, strengths-based, and tailored to individual needs.
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