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Nik, I persist in thinking that your DD's issues stem as much from her autism as from her ADD.

If you can find one, a team will be best. My DS's autism case supervisor (psych) manages behavioral therapy, but works closely with another doc who can prescribe meds (in your DD's case this is likely to be a psychiatrist). IMO you are more likely to find an autism doc who can also treat ADD and anxiety than an ADD/anxiety doc who's equipped for autism.

The counselor you found might work well for behavior change (the behaviorist principles of CBT are similar regardless of the diagnosis, they treat symptoms on a case-by-case basis)-- but my bet is that your DD will do best with someone to manage meds with her, and that you will need to add someone like that to your team.

I would not let a general practitioner prescribe meds that alter the brain. My strong preference is for a specialist who's seen lots and lots of kids and young adults with autism, anxiety, and ADHD.

DeeDee