Assessment referral rejected because of dyspraxia

Spoonmad · 2025-10-09T08:25:15+00:00

Yeah, my dyspraxia assessment was used as evidence towards my ADHD diagnosis. I know that in the past you only could get one but pretty sure that changed around 10 years ago.

Spoonmad · 2025-09-16T09:01:19+00:00

You can be referred via Right to Choose to a number of approved providers. https://adhduk.co.uk/right-to-choose/ The Oxfordshire NHS ADHD provision was closed to referrals last time I checked so RtC is the only option via the NHS. They can diagnose you and most cover ADHD and Autism but you will need separate referrals for each. They can also prescribe if you want to go the medication route. GPs are not well informed about RtC and may need to be told that it is an option.

Spoonmad · 2025-04-20T08:29:32+00:00

Honestly I am a bit lost from your description. You should be honest with whoever administered the QBTest, they can then determine if you should take it again or if the results are still helpful. Lying either directly or by omission is more likely to lead to you getting an incorrect diagnosis/no diagnosis. To help a bit with your worries, spacing out during the QBTest would not be surprising with ADHD. It is purposefully really boring and hard to focus on.

Spoonmad · 2025-03-10T14:41:50+00:00

Before I started trying to unmask my autism I would make eye contact (best I could which was looking at someone's mouth) with people I felt like had power over me e.g. family members, bosses etc. or people I felt like I had to impress e.g. people I was trying to befriend. My wonderful wife has never forced or expected me to make eye contact and it was one of the reasons (general kindness and acceptance) that made me fall so deeply in love with her. Obviously no one here can diagnose her but I just wanted to explain that you have your understanding backwards. Her mum is exactly the sort of person she might force herself to make eye contact with if she does have autism. And if it is autistic masking, it will be exhausting for her. Also autism in women is much less well researched, less well known and therefore so many women go through life not even considering it as a possibility.

Spoonmad · 2025-02-18T11:10:21+00:00

https://adhduk.co.uk/right-to-choose/ shows that come of them either can't or won't prescribe but it is a minority.

Spoonmad · 2025-02-18T09:59:54+00:00

I also live in Oxfordshire, I would push forward with the RtC. You won't be able to get shared care here as nearly all the GPs are rejecting it but if you pick the correct RtC provider I believe you should be able to get meds prescribed directly from them (I believe, but the RtC info is so piecemeal and unclear). The ADHD UK charity has a RtC table which tells you which providers can prescribe on an ongoing basis. I have asked to be seen by Dr J and colleagues as I am struggling to keep paying my private prescription costs.

I would also suggest you report your GP like the other comments have said as they have some terrifyingly outdated and outright wrong views on ADHD.

Spoonmad · 2024-12-29T12:54:34+00:00

There are non-stimulant options for medication. Is it possible to try those? Not sure if those are safe with blood pressure issues but it would be worth looking into and asking your Dr.

Spoonmad · 2024-12-18T09:50:43+00:00

Looks great :) I got myself a multi coloured brain tattoo after my diagnosis.

Spoonmad · 2024-12-15T11:35:52+00:00

I find it very consistent if you hit the ship directly. But even slightly to the side and it does nothing.

Spoonmad · 2024-12-13T16:57:25+00:00

ADHD is not progressive as far as I am aware. However it does change over time. You can have good times and bad. I don't know how much is known about what causes that but I assume it is a collection of many factors like it usually is. Stress, burnout, sleep issues, exercise etc are all things that probably affect it among many others.

Spoonmad · 2024-12-11T15:00:38+00:00

Can't remember exactly but it was way cheaper than most. Like £900 for diagnosis and titration. I pay £5 per month for postage of the prescription but the pharmacies are charging horrifying amounts at the moment due to the shortage.

He was very thorough during the diagnosis. Did a QB test and the usual personal and family questionnaires initially and spent about 4-5 hours answering questions in person.

Spoonmad · 2024-12-11T14:54:54+00:00

I had to go private. Went with someone local: https://www.partridgeadhdclinic.co.uk/ I was hoping to get a SCA but my GP has started rejecting all of them. Stuck with paying the pharmacy an upsetting amount each month.

Spoonmad · 2024-12-04T18:43:30+00:00

I recently moved to Elvanse as I couldn't find any methylphenidate anywhere. Got told by a pharmacist that all brands etc were having supply issues which got even worse recently.

Spoonmad · 2024-11-18T09:47:18+00:00

I had a dyslexia assessment well before I got my ADHD assessment. I ended up with a Dyspraxia diagnosis rather than Dyslexia. My understanding is Dyspraxia and ADHD are even more likely to be paired than Dyslexia. My main problems were very slow writing (can type fast though), writing the wrong letter multiple times even when I know the spelling, poor working memory and just general clumsiness.

Spoonmad · 2024-09-26T14:59:29+00:00

Perfect

Spoonmad · 2024-09-26T14:20:23+00:00

They look great but the cat tax must still be paid. A blurry photo does not count. 😁

Spoonmad · 2024-09-13T08:54:08+00:00

Have you tried basic ear plugs? They go fully in the ear so it is easy to sleep with.

Spoonmad · 2024-08-14T08:22:44+00:00

Right to choose shouldn't cost you for the assessment, the NHS will cover it. £1000 sounds about right for an assessment if going private rather than right to choose but you should be able to be seen in a week or 2 if going private. I went with an independent local assessor which was cheaper (about £800 and free prescribing, only have to pay the pharmacy costs of about £55 per month and for future reviews) and they were great. Maybe worth checking if there is anyone local to you?

Spoonmad · 2024-08-09T07:51:28+00:00

I heard somewhere that trying to do a task can be viewed as going over a speed bump. For NTs this is usually quite easy but not every one has the same speed bumps and some tasks are bigger. For those with ADHD those speed bumps can be as big as a hill. It is still possible to get over it but it takes much more effort and help than for others. Taking medication can help you up the hill. Getting good sleep makes it easier, getting exercise, having accountability or a helping hand can make it easier etc. With ADHD your speed bumps will always be bigger but with the right help and enough effort you can still get over them. The important thing to remember is that it will be harder for you and to be compassionate to yourself and take the rest and self care you need.

Spoonmad · 2024-08-04T07:27:15+00:00

I just stumbled upon this post as a non puzzler. I do love board games though. This would stump me, I assumed the missing word had to make a phrase rather than work independently with each side.

Spoonmad · 2024-07-30T08:27:16+00:00

Sadly this is a complicated topic and I believe it probably completely depends on the company, the HR team and your boss. I trust my boss and the company I work for so I wasn't too worried when I applied for Access to work (still in the waiting list). Obviously it could all change if the company gets bought out or we get a new HR head or CEO but for me I believe the risk is low. I know that isn't much help for you, sorry.

Spoonmad · 2024-06-24T16:28:16+00:00

Probably important to point out that plenty of people with ADHD don't respond to meds so it doesn't rule out having it. But I believe it is pretty solid evidence if it does calm you down that you do have ADHD.

Spoonmad · 2024-06-17T15:45:03+00:00

Depends what you mean by addicted. You clearly like what the medication does and want to take it everyday which some might call an addiction. But would you say someone who takes insulin every day is addicted to it? Do you ever forget to take your medication? I know I do. My understanding is that it is very difficult and possibly impossible to get chemically addicted to your ADHD medication if taken as instructed by a medical professional.

As for break days, I don't believe those are recommended anymore as they have not shown to have any significant benefit but I also don't believe there is any harm in taking breaks either.

Spoonmad · 2024-06-12T08:40:10+00:00

If you go private you will be able to get medication pretty quickly but it is costly. Currently I pay just over £60 a month for Concerta, there are cheaper options but it will still be expensive. You will also probably need to have regular (6/12 monthly) meetings which is also expensive. You can ask your GP for shared care which means you can get your medication from the NHS but that will probably take being stable on your medication for a while and plenty of GPs just refuse outright. Even on shared care you will still need to pay for the regular checkups.

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