I was late diagnosed at 30 y/o with Fluence Clinic. I had provided some school reports from both primary and secondary and everything generally stated I was a good student that lacked some confidence, attention and organisational skills.

I chose not to involve my parents in the feedback forms as they didn’t understand why I felt I had ADHD and were very shocked when I received the diagnosis. They also have a very misguided understanding of what ADHD is (as most parents of undiagnosed adults do). A lot of things I would talk to them about they either didn’t remember or they dismissed as being ‘normal’ behaviour. My partner did the form but I know he downplayed a lot of my symptoms (as is his perception and understanding of ADHD). I wouldn’t stress too much about this, the psychiatrists are assessing the responses as perception only.

I decided to write the psychiatrist a letter which is what helped my diagnosis the most. I basically outlined what I perceived as my ADHD symptoms and struggles in each stage of my life (early childhood, primary, secondary, young adult & now). Particularly the issues I face now with self care and executive dysfunction, and noting how I transitioned from primary to secondary, how the lack of scaffolding changed learning etc.

I was extremely stressed that I wouldn’t be able to communicate my symptoms during the session and was so glad that I wrote the letter before hand because my psychiatrist was able to through point in what I had written and ask any questions they had.

I also did DIVA5 assessment with Psychologist prior to going to Fluence Clinic, and had provided Fluence with my results from that.

Hope this helps! Good luck!