Understanding ADHD and Autism, Together.
It is not uncommon to recognise traits of both ADHD and Autism in yourself. These can include difficulties with focus, organisation or impulsivity, alongside other feelings such as sensory sensitivity, social exhaustion, or a lifelong sense of feeling maybe feeling different.
How our Assessment Works
Your assessment is completed across clearly defined stages to ensure depth, objectivity and clinical accuracy.
There can be a significant crossover between ADHD and Autism, difficulties with focus may sit alongside sensory overwhelm. Social fatigue can co-exist with impulsivity. Executive functioning challenges may look similar across both conditions but arise for different reasons.
Both conditions may involve differences in executive functioning, emotional regulation and sensory processing, which can often affect relationships, work, education and just daily routines. Because of this overlap, it can be difficult to know what is driving the challenges you're experiencing, or whether one condition, the other, or both are present.
We take time to understand the full picture. Our combined assessment pathway is designed to differentiate carefully, integrate thoughtfully and provide a clear, joined-up outcome. Our Adult AuDHD Assessment brings both pathways together into one coordinated, multidisciplinary process, designed to provide clarity, diagnostic accuracy and practical next steps you can actually use.
Developmental History, Screening & QbCheck
We begin with structured background information and objective data gathering, this is so we can obtain as much information as possible.
This may include:
- Detailed developmental history
- ADHD screening questionnaires
- Autism screening questionnaires exploring traits and daily impact
- Informant input (partner/parent where helpful)
- QbCheck, a computer-based objective assessment measuring attention, impulsivity and activity levels
- Clinical review and confirmation of next steps
QbCheck provides measurable behavioural data that can strengthen a diagnosis, we use Qb alongside interview findings. Any Screening informs the pathway but does not provide a diagnosis. If proceeding to full assessment is appropriate for Autism, we explain exactly what that involves before moving forward.
ADHD Diagnostic Evaluation
DIVA-5 Interview (1.5 hours, online)
The DIVA5 is a structured ADHD diagnostic interview exploring childhood presentation, adult symptoms and functional impact.
Consultant Psychiatrist Appointment (1.5/2 hours online or face-to-face)
The Consultant Psychiatrist will have reviewed the QB and DIVA5 findings. Alongside all of the information you have provided and discussed, they will explain the results and outcomes and conduct an evaluation, alongside assessing for co existing conditions. At this assessment the Dr will confirm whether ADHD diagnostic criteria has been met, they will discuss options for treatment and where relevant and appropriate discuss medication options.
- Reviews QbCheck and DIVA-5 findings
- Conducts a full psychiatric evaluation
- Assesses for co-existing conditions
- Confirms whether ADHD diagnostic criteria are met
- Discusses medication options where appropriate
Autism Diagnostic Evaluation
ADI-R Informed Developmental Interview
The ADI-R interview usually takes around 2 hours, this is conducted by our Clinical Psychologist. This can be conducted online or in person in our clinic locations. Exploring such things as developmental history, social communication patterns, sensory profile, routines and masking.
ADOS-2 Structured Observation
The ADOS-2 observation usually takes around 1.5/2 hours, this is conducted in person at our clinics in Alderley Edge or Warrington. Completed by an ADOS-2 trained Occupational Therapist, allowing structured real-time observation of communication and interaction.
Multidisciplinary Team Review
All of the assessment outcomes and information is reviewed by our MDT team, Consultant Psychiatrist, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Nurse
- Clinical Psychologist
- Occupational Therapist
- Mental Health Nurse
- Consultant Psychiatrist
This ensures the outcome is robust, balanced and clinically sound.
What You Will Receive
Why Beyond?
A supportive, human and lived experienced approach
A clear process and communication throughout your journey
Flexibility
A joined-up MDT review for clarity and confidence in the outcome
Practical recommendations you can use at home, at school, and at work
FAQS
If you can’t find what you’re looking for, drop us an email and one of our expert team will get back to you.
Accessing our services
There are two ways to access our services. Either call us for a confidential chat on the telephone number below, or fill in the enquiry form with your details and you'll receive a confidential call back from our team.
Call us
If you would like a confidential chat with one of our expert team, our phone lines are open Monday to Friday, 9am – 5.30pm.
- Telephone:0161 509 9555
Or alternatively if you'd like to email us with more information, please use the email address below.
