ADHD in adults

[Crankin]

Alexis, has your therapist recommended that you work with an OT? I have seen a world of wonders done by OTs who work with people who have sensory integration issues. Don't laugh at this, but many years ago, when I was teaching, I had a student with very, very severe ADHD and other things. The OT assistant asked me if I would run a hairbrush over his back a couple of times a day. I thought this was nuts, but now I know that it works.

[alexis_the_tiny]

Crankin, my therapist has recommended an OT but I can't get services because it means having to get a diagnosis which can cause me trouble at work. But she did do a lot of research for me and she has recommended brushing, weighted blankets, chewys, all of which I use. People find it hilarious that I have a chewy at 24 years old but in the last year, there was a lot of improvement and I'm slowly tapering off the use of them now.

[Crankin]

Alexis, are you a teacher or an assistant? I don't see how a dx of ADHD would harm you at work. It's confidential medical information that no one would know about, unless you tell them in the first place, and second, I worked with several teachers who were on various ADHD or psychotropic medications for things and they became better at their jobs because of it.

[emily_in_nc]

Crankin, my therapist has recommended an OT but I can't get services because it means having to get a diagnosis which can cause me trouble at work. But she did do a lot of research for me and she has recommended brushing, weighted blankets, chewys, all of which I use. People find it hilarious that I have a chewy at 24 years old but in the last year, there was a lot of improvement and I'm slowly tapering off the use of them now.

What's a chewy? I mean, my dog has one , but in relation to people? Just curious b/c I truly don't know!