Aspergers & ADHD diagnosis

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sidereturn
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Aspergers & ADHD diagnosis

Postby sidereturn » Sun Jan 16, 2022 4:39 pm

Our son has recently been diagnosed with Aspergers & ADHD.  Does anyone have any recommendations on professionals who can help advise parents on how to support a child with this profile but also on any classes dedicated to emotion recognition training?
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Re: Aspergers & ADHD diagnosis

Postby 2009Kat » Sun Jan 16, 2022 9:05 pm

Hard to say without knowing exactly what your child needs (they’re all different!).
Psychologist?
Paediatrician or CAHMS for adhd medication?
Speech and language therapist? (Language, social skills including recognising emotions/needs of others)
Occupational therapist? (Movement - for the adhd particularly - calming/sensory activities, zones of regulation etc for emotional regulation)
Key as a parent is understanding the WHY - when you know the triggers and why they are behaving in a certain way, it’s easier to work out strategies to help
Feel free to pm if helpful
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Re: Aspergers & ADHD diagnosis

Postby 2009Kat » Sun Jan 16, 2022 9:07 pm

Forgot to add SEN Talk fab local charity for asd/adhd children with activities,
Mentoring etc
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Re: Aspergers & ADHD diagnosis

Postby SinéadB » Mon Jan 24, 2022 7:46 am

Hi there. I cannot recommend more highly that you read Jonas Torrance’s book ‘Therapeutic Adventures with Autistic Children’. And you can contact him! He loves here in London.
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