Do I Need My Parents For An ADHD Assessment? | Ep 262

from What's Eating You Podcast with Clinical Psychologist Stephanie Georgiou

“I’m 25, I live in Queensland, and I want an ADHD and autism assessment—but my psychologist says I need my parents involved. Do I really have to?”Today’s episode answers this exact question, and if you’re an adult in Australia trying to get assessed but feel hesitant or anxious about involving family—this one’s for you.@01:06.55 Why some clinicians request parent input@02:35.31 What the guidelines say in Australia@04:30.36 Can you be diagnosed without parental input?@05:07.47 Alternatives when you don’t want to involve family@05:44:59 The power of your lived experience@11:02.09 Wellbeing tip of the week‌DISCLAIMER: This is NOT therapy or a substitute for psychological and medical advice.Want to build a healthy relationship with food?Book a FREE 1:1 eating evaluation call HEREBook a retreat call HERE Visit the retreat website HEREAsk StephTo access more of my courses use this LINKFREE Resources:Download my [FREE binge eating tracker tool]Experiencing burnout? Free guide here‌Psychological support:ADHD Assessment enquiryWebsite: http://www.mindfoodpsychology.comSocial media:TikTokInstagramFacebookHelp lines  Review the podcast on Apple By sharing, following, or rating the podcast, you help me reach more people so they can understand the importance of mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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“I’m 25, I live in Queensland, and I want an ADHD and autism assessment—but my psychologist says I need my parents involved. Do I really have to?”Today’s episode answers this exact question, and if you’re an adult in Australia trying to get assessed but feel hesitant or anxious about involving family—this one’s for you.@01:06.55 Why some clinicians request parent input@02:35.31 What the guidelines say in Australia@04:30.36 Can you be diagnosed without parental input?@05:07.47 Alternatives when you don’t want to involve family@05:44:59 The power of your lived experience@11:02.09 Wellbeing tip of the week‌DISCLAIMER: This is NOT therapy or a substitute for psychological and medical advice.Want to build a healthy relationship with food?Book a FREE 1:1 eating evaluation call HEREBook a retreat call HERE Visit the retreat website HEREAsk StephTo access more of my courses use this LINKFREE Resources:Download my [FREE binge eating tracker tool]Experiencing burnout? Free guide here‌Psychological support:ADHD Assessment enquiryWebsite: http://www.mindfoodpsychology.comSocial media:TikTokInstagramFacebookHelp lines Review the podcast on Apple By sharing, following, or rating the podcast, you help me reach more people so they can understand the importance of mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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