I think that the one that I first filled out for my son was maybe a little longer, but not much. As I filled it out I noticed that my own score was high too. That one sheet of paper changed my life—and my son’s.
I was ultimately assessed for four hours over two days. The medication turned out to be a big help, but the biggest change was I had a lot of guilt for my personal failings, which mostly turned out to be symptoms that many people with ADHD experience.
It took a while, but I let go of that shame and guilt. I started using cognitive prostheses (calendar events, timers, physical notes, etc.). Now when I have an ADHD meltdown, it no longer throws me into a depression and self-recrimination.
The drugs have been a great help too. It’s lessened my symptoms, and just made things easier. I’m so thankful for that initial assessment.
If you’ve read the above assessment, and it indicates you should get further testing, DO IT. Your life may be changed too
I think that the one that I first filled out for my son was maybe a little longer, but not much. As I filled it out I noticed that my own score was high too. That one sheet of paper changed my life—and my son’s.
I was ultimately assessed for four hours over two days. The medication turned out to be a big help, but the biggest change was I had a lot of guilt for my personal failings, which mostly turned out to be symptoms that many people with ADHD experience.
It took a while, but I let go of that shame and guilt. I started using cognitive prostheses (calendar events, timers, physical notes, etc.). Now when I have an ADHD meltdown, it no longer throws me into a depression and self-recrimination.
The drugs have been a great help too. It’s lessened my symptoms, and just made things easier. I’m so thankful for that initial assessment.
If you’ve read the above assessment, and it indicates you should get further testing, DO IT. Your life may be changed too
I’m glad to hear you were able to get help!
The test has a part B, but I’m not including it, since just the 6 questions have a high specificity.
100% agree.