Jess McDonald
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If I live in Northern Ireland and have already received an online autism diagnosis from ProblemShared, is it still valid?
ProblemShared follow all the appropriate NICE guidelines to conduct their robust online autism assessments and they stand by their clinical diagnoses. ProblemShared cannot control if a Trust decide...
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Can I get a Children and Young People (CYP) autism diagnosis if I live in Northern Ireland?
We are not currently offering CYP autism assessments to clients who live in Northern Ireland due to the fact that South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust have written to ProblemShared (and all p...
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I have been asked to be an informant for someone's assessment. Do you have any advice for me?
If you have been asked to be an informant for an autism assessment, you can read this support article for more information about how to be the best possible informant. If you have been asked to be ...
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Is it safe to just stop taking my ADHD medication?
It is very safe to suddenly stop your medication, in fact we often advise clients take a ‘medication holiday’ to give yourself time off the medication from time to time. You will not experience any...
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I am currently taking medication prescribed by ProblemShared but I am worried about it running out. What should I do?
At your next review appointment, if your medication is out of stock your prescriber will discuss with you the alternate options available to you and help you think about your ongoing treatment. If ...
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I have a Treatment Planning Session booked, is this still going ahead due to the ADHD medication shortage?
Treatment Planning Sessions will continue to go ahead so you can discuss with a prescriber the treatment options that are available to you.
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I have just received an ADHD diagnosis from ProblemShared, when will I have my Treatment Planning Session?
Treatment Planning Sessions will continue to go ahead so you can discuss with a prescriber the treatment options that are available to you.
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Will my ADHD assessment still be going ahead, despite the news of the shortage?
Yes, you will still be able to have an ADHD assessment, and if you receive a positive diagnosis and would like to discuss medication treatment, you will still be able to have a Treatment Planning S...
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What should I do if I can't get my child's ADHD medication?
If your child has a review appointment booked with ProblemShared, this appointment will continue. Your prescriber will discuss with you and your child alternate options available, and help you thin...
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How long does ProblemShared anticipate the shortage will last?
There is no known end date to the global shortage.