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Psychiatry-UK 2024-04-19 Person 1 5 0

I've been waiting for 10 months for ADHD assessment. I was recently refered by GP an Autism assessment, I had assessment today after a 4 month wait. After a 35 min interveiw was informed by the 2 autism specialists that ADHD masks Autism traits so assessment and medication for this is required prior to an Autism diagnosis, revealing to me that this was both a waste of their time and mine. First time I've had contact with Psychiatrist, I'm 45. To be told they couldn't make a judgement due to lack of adhd assessment when it's their own company that lied to me about a 6 month waiting time. The Dr's did not read my notes sent in advance of the meeting, I offered evidence from my childhood medical records but they have made decision with out consulting my evidence and did not seem particularly interested in other Dr judgements on my behaviour and communication issues!? Traumatic events were indicated for my Sensory issues that were present from birth. Autism diagnosed in family members seemed to be quickly disregarded and its left me feeling very dubious about this company's practices. Psychiatry-UK offer no support to clients regarding the reporting forms or post assessment support. My meeting started 5 mins late and issues with sound meant the assessment felt brief and I felt quickly dismissed a few mins in due to my ADHD referal pending. This company is highly unprofessional in they way it handles client interactions and communication. I would like a response from them regarding clinicans statement that they require an ADHD assessment and tritration medication period before they would be able to diagnose ASD as this process has been extremely stressful and upsetting for me today.