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What is the ADHD Burnout Cycle? People with ADHD are more likely to experience burnout in the workplace, which can be difficult to recover from. Some of the examples of ADHD Burnout include: 1: Hyperfixation: Excitement at starting a new task, job or project. Hyperfixation can lead to setting unrealistic output expectations. 2: Stress: Pressure in maintaining the level of output, which leads to stress and can make focusing more difficult. 3: Poor Coping Mechanisms: Frustration can lead to poor coping mechanisms, making ADHD traits more difficult to manage. 4: Burnout: Increased levels of overwhelm and exhaustion can lead to burnout. Read more about ADHD in Adults in our guide https://bit.ly/4fxtLDt #ADHDBurnout #ADHDTraits #AdultADHD

Happy Birthday to The Autism Service! 🎂 5 years ago, we opened our doors and completed our first ASD assessment at our Shropshire clinic. Since then we've opened over 30 clinics in the UK and added ADHD assessments to the services we provide. We have carried out many thousands of assessments. A big thank you to our admin team and the clinicians who work incredibly hard to deliver the highest level of care for our patients. Want to find out more about what we do? Learn more today 🔗https://bit.ly/3wYblKt #happybirthday #autismassessments

Discover what autism masking or camouflaging is and how it affects children in our article.

Are you autistic? If so, do you currently have any workplace accommodations in place to support you in your job?

FAQ: Who can diagnose autism in the UK? In the UK, autism assessments should be carried out by suitably qualified and experienced healthcare professionals. Typically, an assessment will be multidisciplinary, meaning there is more than one clinician involved and that the clinicians vary in their professional training, and will have psychology, psychiatry or paediatrician input. For more information about our assessments, see our services. https://bit.ly/3wYblKt #AutismAssessment #clinicalpractice

Self-diagnosis of ADHD can increase your risk of misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment. Many conditions have similar symptoms to ADHD, such as anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder. By choosing a self-diagnosis rather than a professional evaluation, there is a high chance you could mistake one condition for another. Find out more about types of ADHD in our guide https://bit.ly/4cElJWZ #typesofadhd

The National Institute of Mental Health has reported on a study that used a tablet based screening tool for enhanced early autism detection. Dr Lisa Williams said "I'm pro anything that increases the accuracy of our work. Objective, digital measures are already leading the way in ADHD diagnosis, with the use of technology, such as that by Qbtech. When used alongside other robust assessment methods, such as interview and observation, these tools are capable of strengthening and improving patient care" Read more in the article: https://bit.ly/4bjrYhP #diagnosticpathways #autismdiagnosis #autismassessment

What do you think is the biggest barrier to employment for individuals with Autism? a) Lack of understanding from employers b) Inadequate job training programs c) Limited access to supportive employment services d) Social communication challenges

A survey by ADDitude Magazine revealed that 93% of women with ADHD reported at least one other associated condition, we recognise that ADHD traits often present differently depending on gender. Read more about the survey results here: https://lnkd.in/eXgmAJFq

Dr Laurent Mottron said: “The objective difference between people with autism and the general population will disappear in less than 10 years. The definition of autism may get too vague to be meaningful.” This statement concerns the widening of diagnostic criteria to a point where everyone is diagnosed some sort of neurodiversity, which can invalidate the experience of people who require a higher level of support. Read more: https://bit.ly/457aSm2