ADHD Diagnosis Help in Sweden + Latest News
When I moved to Sweden and needed to navigate getting my family’s diagnoses legitimized here, I was dismayed by how confusing the ADHD assessment process - even as a professional who specializes in this stuff! But I did find good help along the way, both within the system and without. I hope to be one of those helpers for you. So this page is my way of sharing what I wish I’d known earlier, both as a therapist and as a fellow human trying to navigate it all.
How can I help?
If you’ve been trying to figure out how ADHD diagnosis works Sweden, you might already know that it’s not exactly straightforward. (Honestly, I haven’t found a country yet that makes it easy!) Between deciding between public and private routes, seeking self-referral at 1177, and being confronted with long wait times, it can be overwhelming to know where to begin.
This is exactly why I’ve put together a new resource on my website: ADHD Diagnosis in Sweden
What You’ll Find There
This page gathers what I’ve learned about getting started, including how to start the process in 1177 and how to understand the different types of clinics and referral pathways. I’ll also keep it updated as I discover new options or shortcuts through the system, so if you’re on this journey, you won’t have to start from scratch.
You’ll find guides and tips for things like:
How to ask your vårdcentral for a neuropsykiatrisk utredning (neuropsychiatric evaluation)
Which private assessment clinics you might want to start researching
What to expect at each stage of the diagnostic process
Keep An Eye Out
If you’re new here, I’d encourage you to bookmark my page to sneak back occasionally for updates. Also, please contact me if you discover anything you think we all could benefit from knowing! My goal is to make the process clearer and less frustrating for both adults and families.
