AuDHD Assessment: ADHD and Autism Together

Yes. ADHD and autism overlap significantly, and assessing them separately can miss how they interact in real life. Our combined AuDHD assessment brings both together in one coordinated pathway, so nothing gets missed and you don’t need to repeat your history twice. If you’d rather focus on just one, we also offer standalone ADHD and autism assessments.

No single test can diagnose either condition on its own. Instead, we use a structured combination of clinical interviews, validated questionnaires, and behavioural observation, carried out by a multidisciplinary team of psychologists and psychiatrists. This helps us tell ADHD and autism apart from each other, and from conditions they’re often confused with, such as anxiety or sensory processing difficulties. Every assessment follows NICE guidance and is diagnosed against the DSM-5 criteria used across the UK and internationally.

No, a GP referral isn’t required. You can book any of our assessments directly through our website, and we’ll confirm your appointment straight away, with no waiting for a referral or approval from anyone else.

You’ll typically be seen within a week of booking, not the months-long waits that are common elsewhere. Once your appointment is confirmed, we’ll guide you through everything you need beforehand, including any forms or questionnaires, so you’re fully prepared when the day arrives.

No – we’re a fully online service, so it doesn’t matter where in the UK you’re based. Assessments are carried out over video call by the same clinicians and to the same clinical standard as an in-person appointment, without the need to travel or wait for a local service near you.

It isn’t a strict requirement. Input from someone who knew you growing up, such as a parent, sibling, or close friend, can add helpful context, particularly for an autism assessment where early developmental history matters. If that isn’t possible for you, we can still carry out a thorough assessment using your own account, our clinical observations, and any other information available to us.

This is a common concern, and it’s something our clinicians are trained to look out for. Masking – consciously or unconsciously hiding traits to appear more ‘typical’ – is common in both ADHD and autism, especially in adults who’ve spent years compensating. We don’t rely only on how you present on the day; we also draw on your lifelong history, questionnaires, and, where available, informant input. If you know you tend to mask, it’s worth mentioning this to your clinician directly, as it helps us build the fullest possible picture.

We’ll always talk you through the results in detail. If we don’t find enough evidence for ADHD or autism, we’ll explain our reasoning and discuss other possible explanations for the difficulties you’ve been experiencing. Where it would help, we can also point you toward other appropriate support, whether that’s a referral back to your GP or another service that makes more sense for you.

Yes. Our reports are written to NICE-aligned clinical standards and are accepted by the NHS, as well as by schools, employers, and Access to Work. That said, how an individual organisation chooses to act on a report is ultimately down to their own policy, so it’s worth checking directly with them if you have a specific requirement.

Your options are discussed with you as part of a personalised care plan after diagnosis. If medication could help, you won’t need to go and find your own prescriber – our in-house prescribers work through titration with you directly, starting at the right dose and adjusting it together, then continue reviewing and prescribing every month afterwards. If you’d rather stay with your GP, we work with GPs to offer shared care instead, if the GP agrees. Alongside medication, we also offer dedicated ADHD and autism coaching, giving you practical, day-to-day support for the parts of life a diagnosis alone doesn’t solve.

No. Shared care depends on your GP agreeing to take over prescribing once your dose is stable, and some GPs and areas don’t offer it. We’ll share your report and treatment plan and ask your GP, but the decision is theirs. If your GP says no, you can carry on with private prescribing through us, and we’ll tell you the costs upfront.

If you’ve already had an assessment elsewhere, we can review your existing report and talk through your options. That might mean a second opinion, ongoing support, or shared care going forward – whatever’s most useful for you.

Yes. We offer payment plans through Klarna, letting you split the cost into 3 monthly payments, so cost doesn’t have to be a barrier to getting assessed.