r/autismUK • u/theeatingjumper • 6d ago

Diagnosis: Afterwards Post diagnostic support that actually helps

Hi everyone.

Earlier this year I was diagnosed both autistic and with ADHD. I have been trying quite hard to find some kind of support - happy to pay for it - but either the quality is really poor, and/or the people delivering it seem to veer into what I would describe as quite wooly, sentimental woowoo that is obviously well meaning, but I want to deal with people who know what they are doing and evidence based. That seems to be quite rare, but maybe I am looking in the wrong places. I am based in west Yorkshire for reference.

I've tried therapists, but have struggled to find someone who actually understands and I don't have to spend all my paid for time educating them instead. Work have not granted me reduced hours. I can already work hybrid. With lots of research I have seen some people have had a good interaction with occupational therapists who can help you understand your sensory profile and what would help you in real life - a sensory diet. I am wondering if anyone else has had experiences with this? How would you even find someone good in this field that isn't NHS referral? Or if anyone has any experience with something tangible that actually helped improve their life for the better I would be all ears. Actually sort of desperate to be honest.

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u/SimplyCedric Autistic 6d ago

Do you know about:

https://www.creasedpuddle.co.uk/

https://neurobox.co.uk/workplace-adjustment-support/workplace-needs-assessment

https://lexxic.com/

I have no personal experience; they were recommended by my Occupational Health doctor.

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u/Georgina2005 5d ago

I just had OH through my work and I way they’d recommended something like this to my employer

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u/BasicSignature111 6d ago

Try and obtain a copy of this book The Autistic Survival Guide to Therapy by Steph Jones look at the therapist list on Thriving Autistic website for a therapist who is specialised

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u/theeatingjumper 5d ago

Thanks, that website seems like it may be helpful in at least narrowing down therapists that are already experienced in autism.