{"id":4017,"date":"2026-09-27T09:18:33","date_gmt":"2026-09-26T23:18:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/invictusheastg.wpenginepowered.com\/resources\/after-adult-adhd-autism-diagnosis\/"},"modified":"2026-10-08T12:46:24","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T02:46:24","slug":"after-adult-adhd-autism-diagnosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/invictushealth.com.au\/zh_tw\/resources\/after-adult-adhd-autism-diagnosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Life after an adult ADHD or autism diagnosis: what comes next?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; module_class=&#8221;ih-post&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;24px||40px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;800px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221;  global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<style>.ih-post a{text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:2px}.ih-post a:hover{color:#D89B2A}.ih-post ul,.ih-post ol{padding-left:1.4em;margin-bottom:1.2em}.ih-post li{margin-bottom:.45em}.ih-post h2{margin-top:1.6em;padding-bottom:.35em}.ih-post h3{margin-top:1.2em;padding-bottom:.3em}.ih-post table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:1em 0 1.6em;font-size:15px;background:#fff;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden}.ih-post th{background:#1C386D;color:#fff;text-align:left;padding:10px 12px;font-weight:600}.ih-post td{padding:10px 12px;border-top:1px solid #E8EBF0;vertical-align:top}.ih-post blockquote{border-left:4px solid #D89B2A;background:#fff;padding:16px 20px;border-radius:0 12px 12px 0;margin:1.2em 0}.ih-keypoints ul{list-style:none!important;padding-left:0!important}.ih-keypoints li{list-style:none!important}.ih-keypoints li{position:relative;padding-left:30px}.ih-keypoints li:before{content:\"\";position:absolute;left:0;top:.55em;width:14px;height:14px;border-radius:50%;background:#D89B2A}.ih-post ol{list-style:decimal!important}.ih-refs ol{font-size:14px;line-height:1.6}.ih-refs li{word-break:break-word}.ih-related a{display:block;background:#fff;border:1px solid #E8EBF0;border-radius:12px;padding:14px 18px;margin-bottom:10px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600}.ih-related a:hover{border-color:#D89B2A;color:#1C386D}.ih-cta p{color:#fff}@media(max-width:600px){.ih-post table{display:block;overflow-x:auto}}<\/style>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#172C57&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.75em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Montserrat|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#172C57&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Montserrat|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#172C57&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.35em&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#1C386D&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;19px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.7em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||32px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Receiving an adult ADHD or autism diagnosis can change how you see your past, your present and your plans. Many people feel relief at finally having an explanation. Others feel grief, anger or uncertainty. Often it is a mix of all of these.<\/p>\n<p>There is no single right way to respond, and no need to rush. This guide covers common feelings after a diagnosis, how to make sense of your report, support options, and practical matters like work, study and the NDIS.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#172C57&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.75em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Montserrat|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#172C57&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Montserrat|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#172C57&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.35em&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#1C386D&#8221; module_class=&#8221;ih-keypoints&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;28px|32px|20px|32px|false|false&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||16px||false|false&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|16px|16px|16px|16px&#8221; border_width_left=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_left=&#8221;#D89B2A&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top:0\">Key points<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Mixed feelings after an adult diagnosis are common, including relief, grief and questions about identity.<\/li>\n<li>Research with Australian autistic adults links better self-understanding after diagnosis with better wellbeing.<\/li>\n<li>ADHD support options include medication, cognitive behavioural interventions and coaching.<\/li>\n<li>You can choose who to tell, and you can ask for adjustments at work or study.<\/li>\n<li>NDIS access depends on how your disability affects daily life, not on a diagnosis alone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#172C57&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.75em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Montserrat|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#172C57&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Montserrat|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#172C57&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.35em&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#1C386D&#8221;  global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Mixed feelings are normal<\/h2>\n<p>Many adults say their diagnosis helped them understand years of feeling different, misunderstood or exhausted. It can also bring up sadness about the support they did not get earlier.<\/p>\n<p>Research reflects this. In an Australian study, 11 autistic adults diagnosed within the past six months used a self-guided resource about autism. They described a sense of belonging through community and representation. They also described both relief and grief over years of masking, and challenges in speaking up for themselves and educating others (<a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/10.1177\/13623613251335070\">Edwards and colleagues, 2025<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Another Australian study of 143 autistic adults found that, on average, people reported a positive impact of diagnosis on self-understanding and wellbeing. Access to services was the exception. Better self-understanding was linked with better wellbeing, partly through lower internalised stigma, meaning negative beliefs about autism that a person has absorbed (<a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/10.1089\/aut.2022.0066\">Huang and colleagues, 2023<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Give yourself time. It is common for feelings to shift over weeks and months.<\/p>\n<p>Some people find it helps to look back at their life through a new lens. Past struggles at school, at work or in friendships may make more sense. So may strengths, such as deep knowledge of an interest, creativity or a strong sense of fairness. Writing some of this down can be a useful way to process it.<\/p>\n<h2>Make sense of your assessment report<\/h2>\n<p>Your report is a useful tool. Read it when you have the energy, and write down questions as you go. You might want to ask your clinician:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What are my main strengths and challenges?<\/li>\n<li>Which recommendations should I focus on first?<\/li>\n<li>Were any other conditions considered, such as anxiety or a learning disorder?<\/li>\n<li>What should I share with my GP, employer or university?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Reports can be long and full of technical terms. It is fine to read them in parts, or to ask someone you trust to read them with you. If something in the report does not match your experience, raise it with your clinician.<\/p>\n<p>Keep a copy of your report somewhere safe. You may need parts of it for your GP, for work or study adjustments, or for funding applications.<\/p>\n<h2>Learn about yourself and connect with others<\/h2>\n<p>Learning about ADHD and autism from reliable sources helps many people. Look for information from health services, peak bodies and researchers, and from ADHD and autistic people themselves. Peer groups and online communities led by neurodivergent people can offer understanding that is hard to find elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p>You may also think about language. Many autistic people prefer identity-first language, such as autistic person. Some prefer person-first language, such as person with autism. Some people use terms like neurodivergent or AuDHD, which describes being both autistic and ADHD. Use the words that feel right for you.<\/p>\n<p>Short, reliable content can be a gentle place to start. Our <a href=\"\/brain-pops-podcast\/\">Brain Pops podcast<\/a> has short episodes on brain science.<\/p>\n<h2>Support and treatment options<\/h2>\n<h3>After an ADHD diagnosis<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/adhdguideline.aadpa.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/ADHD-Clinical-Practice-Guide-Summary-of-Recommendations-031022.pdf\">Australian ADHD guideline<\/a> recommends that cognitive behavioural interventions be offered to adults with ADHD. It also says ADHD coaching could be considered as part of a treatment plan.<\/p>\n<p>Medication is another option. Healthdirect notes that the rules about who can prescribe ADHD medicines vary between states and territories (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthdirect.gov.au\/attention-deficit-disorder-add-or-adhd\">Healthdirect<\/a>). Your GP can explain the pathway where you live. Medication is a personal choice, and many people combine it with practical strategies. It can also help to review sleep, exercise and other health factors with your GP, as these affect attention and mood for everyone.<\/p>\n<h3>After an autism diagnosis<\/h3>\n<p>Autism is a lifelong difference in how a person experiences the world, so support focuses on wellbeing and quality of life rather than changing who you are. Useful supports can include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>understanding your sensory needs and adjusting your environment<\/li>\n<li>managing energy and recovery, for example with <a href=\"\/resources\/energy-accounting-neurodivergent\/\">energy accounting<\/a><\/li>\n<li>therapy for co-occurring anxiety, depression or trauma, if needed<\/li>\n<li>peer support from other autistic adults<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Work, study and the NDIS<\/h2>\n<p>You can choose whether to tell your employer or place of study. If your diagnosis does not affect your work or safety, you usually do not have to share it. If you would like changes, such as written instructions or a quieter space, you can ask for reasonable adjustments. Our guides on <a href=\"\/resources\/disclosing-adhd-autism-at-work\/\">telling your employer<\/a> and <a href=\"\/resources\/university-study-adhd-autism-support\/\">university support<\/a> explain more.<\/p>\n<p>Some people ask about the NDIS. To be eligible, you must usually be under 65 when you apply, meet residency rules, and have a disability that is likely to be permanent and substantially affects your ability to do daily life activities (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndis.gov.au\/applying-access-ndis\/am-i-eligible\">NDIS<\/a>). Eligibility is based on functional impact and support needs, so a diagnosis alone does not mean you will be eligible.<\/p>\n<h2>Look after your wellbeing<\/h2>\n<p>An adult diagnosis often comes after years of pushing through. Many people notice how tired they are once they stop masking or start to understand their limits. Try to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>reduce demands where you can for a while<\/li>\n<li>notice what restores you, and do more of it<\/li>\n<li>unmask gradually, in places where you feel safe<\/li>\n<li>talk with people you trust about what you have learned<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Relationships and family<\/h3>\n<p>A diagnosis can also change relationships. Partners and family members may have their own questions, and learning together can help. Some couples use the diagnosis to rethink how they share household tasks, plan time together or handle conflict. Relatives may also recognise traits in themselves, since ADHD and autism often run in families (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthdirect.gov.au\/autism\">Healthdirect<\/a>). If conversations feel stuck, <a href=\"\/services\/counselling\/relationship-counselling\/\">relationship counselling<\/a> can offer a neutral space to talk.<\/p>\n<p>If you feel very low, hopeless or have thoughts of harming yourself, please reach out for help. If you are in danger, call 000. For 24-hour crisis support call Lifeline on 13 11 14.<\/p>\n<h2>How Invictus Health can help<\/h2>\n<p>Some of our psychologists and counsellors work with adults with ADHD and autism. You can use our <a href=\"\/about\/find-your-best-fit\/\">find a practitioner<\/a> page to choose someone who suits you.<\/p>\n<p>Our <a href=\"\/services\/counselling\/\">counselling and clinical psychology<\/a> team can support you with feelings about your diagnosis, anxiety, low mood or relationships, in person in Preston or by telehealth. If you are considering the NDIS, our <a href=\"\/services\/ndis-applications\/\">NDIS applications<\/a> page explains how we can help with supporting evidence.<\/p>\n<p>This article is general information. Please speak with a qualified professional about your own situation.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; module_class=&#8221;ih-post&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||40px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;800px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221;  global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Frequently asked questions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;0d2e527a-4607-4ae2-8846-c79e0fe77b57&#8243; title_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;26px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||24px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Is it normal to feel sad after an adult ADHD or autism diagnosis?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3c819e1c-a1df-44e0-b295-91df504cac97&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||16px||false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-b0086ec0-695e-4e66-9415-2f92abceb706%22:%91%22background_color%22%93,%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22icon_color%22,%22title_text_color%22,%22open_toggle_text_color%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Yes. Many adults feel relief and sadness at the same time. You may grieve the support you did not receive earlier, or the years spent masking or blaming yourself. These feelings often ease as you learn more and connect with others. If sadness is persistent or overwhelming, talk to your GP or a psychologist.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Do I have to tell people about my diagnosis?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3c819e1c-a1df-44e0-b295-91df504cac97&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||16px||false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-b0086ec0-695e-4e66-9415-2f92abceb706%22:%91%22background_color%22%93,%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22icon_color%22,%22title_text_color%22,%22open_toggle_text_color%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>No. Your diagnosis is your personal health information. You can share it with no one, a few trusted people, or everyone. In most workplaces you only need to share if it affects your safety or your ability to do the essential parts of your job. You can also share your needs without naming a diagnosis.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Will an autism diagnosis get me onto the NDIS?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3c819e1c-a1df-44e0-b295-91df504cac97&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||16px||false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-b0086ec0-695e-4e66-9415-2f92abceb706%22:%91%22background_color%22%93,%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22icon_color%22,%22title_text_color%22,%22open_toggle_text_color%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Not automatically. The NDIS looks at whether you have a permanent disability that substantially affects your ability to do everyday activities, along with age and residency rules. Eligibility is decided case by case. Good evidence about how autism affects your daily life is important if you decide to apply.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Can you be diagnosed with both ADHD and autism?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3c819e1c-a1df-44e0-b295-91df504cac97&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||16px||false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-b0086ec0-695e-4e66-9415-2f92abceb706%22:%91%22background_color%22%93,%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22icon_color%22,%22title_text_color%22,%22open_toggle_text_color%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Yes. Current diagnostic criteria allow ADHD and autism to be diagnosed together, and many people have both. This is often called AuDHD. People with both may notice a mix of traits, such as needing routine while also craving novelty. Support works well when it considers both parts of your profile.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Should I start ADHD medication straight after diagnosis?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3c819e1c-a1df-44e0-b295-91df504cac97&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||16px||false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-b0086ec0-695e-4e66-9415-2f92abceb706%22:%91%22background_color%22%93,%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22icon_color%22,%22title_text_color%22,%22open_toggle_text_color%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>There is no rule. Some people start medication soon after diagnosis, while others try strategies, coaching or therapy first, or use a combination. Talk with a doctor about the benefits, possible side effects and your health history. Rules about who can prescribe ADHD medicines differ between states and territories.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||40px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;800px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;gcid-primary-color&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;44px|40px|44px|40px|true|true&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|16px|16px|16px|16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Take the next step&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Montserrat|600|||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;28px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||12px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; module_class=&#8221;ih-cta&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||20px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Some of our psychologists and counsellors work with adults with ADHD and autism. 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Autism; 2025;29(8):2072-2083. <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/10.1177\/13623613251335070\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/10.1177\/13623613251335070<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Huang Y, Trollor JN, Foley KR, Arnold SRC. &#8216;I&#8217;ve spent my whole life striving to be normal&#8217;: internalized stigma and perceived impact of diagnosis in autistic adults. Autism in Adulthood; 2023;5(4):423-436. <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/10.1089\/aut.2022.0066\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/10.1089\/aut.2022.0066<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Australasian ADHD Professionals Association. Australian Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline for ADHD: Summary of Recommendations. 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