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Post by adhddirect on Feb 2, 2011 20:27:23 GMT
Hello All, Just a quick message to say I will be transferring my ADHD Direct Service to the University over the coming weeks and months. This will initially be on a private patient basis but I plan to take referrals from NHS services. This will hopefully mean you will no longer need to fight with Health Boards about referral to the Maudsley.
I'll keep you posted.
Gordon
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Post by adhddirect on May 2, 2009 23:30:09 GMT
Hi Giddy, In our ADHD parent programme, Parents INC, one of the analogies we talk about is the 'Have/Cause'. Let me explain. Children with ADHD who present with challenging behaviour are invarioubly seen to have problems - these children cause problems so therefore, they clearly have problems.
However, the inattentive child who is nice, pleasant and cute, who does not present with challenging behaviour, is more often than not perceived as not having any problems because they are not causing problems. Big problem is, they are nor fulfilling their academic potential.
Therefore, they often do not get the support they need, particularly if they are bright children.
Does this description reflect your situation?
Regards Gordon
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Post by adhddirect on Apr 30, 2009 22:39:27 GMT
Hi Sandbag, As an NHS worker myself, I cringe when I read stories like yours and am embarrassed and angry both about the lack of service provision for adults but also for the level of ignorance that is very much still prevalent amongst many of the people who are supposed to be the experts.
One of the things that most petrubed me about your post was the statement from the psychiatrist that cbt does not work for adults with adhd. The research for cbt to treat adhd invariably asks the wrong questions. Is there good evidence that cbt effectively treats core adhd symptoms? No, there isn't. However, cbt can effectively treat the other associated symptoms of adhd, i.e. anxiety, depression or adjustment reaction, amongst many other difficulties.
I think those who get a diagnosis of adhd in adulthood, have basically started on a journey that the nhs should be helping with. It is naive to think that medication will sort everything out. Whilst it will undoubtedly turn things around for most people there will more often than not be other stuff that needs addressed.
Hope you do get the other stuff sorted. It's your right.
Gordon
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Post by adhddirect on Apr 9, 2009 21:03:56 GMT
Hey MadScot, I'd be delighted to be involved in such a venture. I guess it would be an open invite to adults with ADHD, diagnosed or pending diagnoses. Maybe meet up at some point to brain storm it. I think Shelalovescharly might also be up for it. gb
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Post by adhddirect on Apr 9, 2009 14:39:40 GMT
Hello Shelalovescharly, I spoke with an under writer from Standard Life who basically said these things are decided on a case by case basis. A person with a diagnosis of adhd on it's own without any other comorbidity will not necessarily pay a higher premium. However, adhd with depression, ocd or bipolar disorder or some other major comorbidity is likely to mean a higher premium. Could not find out too much about this. I've attached a link to one paper that may be of some interest. www.aaimedicine.org/journal-of-insurance-medicine/jim/2003/035-01-0051.pdf Why don't you phone them anonymously and say you're thinking about taking out life assurance and wondered if the premium would be influenced by you having a diagnosis of adhd. Gordon
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Post by adhddirect on Apr 2, 2009 16:23:11 GMT
Hi Jeff, It would be good idea to take someone with you for support and to help give a history of your difficulties. Right things down in terms of symptoms, i.e. attention, organisation, working memory, time management, planning etc. If you have school reports then these would be helpful for the psychiatrist to see. Take a look at the website www.neurotransmitter.net They have adult adhd rating scales you could complete and ones for observers to complete. Good luck tomorrow. Gordon
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Post by adhddirect on Apr 2, 2009 16:03:01 GMT
Hi, Someone suggested I should join the forum so here I am. ADHD Direct is my service and if folk have any question about the service or ADHD for that matter please feel free to get in touch. I was part of the review panel that put together the document Services Over Scotland. Hopefully the profile of adult adhd will continue to be raised so that dedicated services are developed in all the 14 health board regions.
Gordon
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