Autism Assessment for Adults

Autistic brains work differently. This can affect how people communicate and interact with the world around them.

For many adults, a diagnosis of autism can bring clarity, peace of mind and acceptance. It can also bring a long-overdue validation for feeling different to others.

Symptoms of Autism in Adults

Finding it hard to understand what other people are thinking or feeling and difficulties in reading social cues
Finding expressing emotions and describing own feelings very difficult
Having a keen interest in a specific subject
Preferring to stick to regular routines and feeling anxious if these routines are unexpectedly disrupted
Anxiety about social situations and often a preference to be alone
Challenges in relationships with friends, partners and families
Taking things literally, not understanding sarcasm and presenting as sometimes very direct in manner towards others

Autism Assessment Process For Adults

Step 1

FREE initial 15 minute evaluation with nurse practitioner via telephone/TEAMS.

Step 2

Developmental and further information gathering appointment from the adult individual via TEAMS with nurse practitioner.

Step 3

Completion of ADOS-2 with individual and one assessor.

Step 4

Assessment report completed and provided to individual.

Step 5

If diagnosis of ASC present a follow-up appointment will be arranged within two weeks to discuss next steps and provide support via telephone/TEAMS.

Step 6

Signposting to further adult support services and further information will be offered following diagnosis.

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For many people a diagnosis in adulthood can help them to recognise, understand and accept their emotions, behaviours and moods. This is why a comprehensive assessment is important as following diagnosis we can introduce many techniques and further support to manage future challenges.

ADHD Assessment for Adults

ADHD in adults can have an impact on many areas such as education, behaviour, employment, home and relationships. Getting an ADHD assessment can lead to the treatments and support needed to help you accept, understand and navigate through symptoms. This helps to plan for a more positive and comfortable future moving forward.

For some adults the symptoms of ADHD may improve with age. Unfortunately for may adults the symptoms remain and continue to impact their general wellbeing if not recognised.

Symptoms of ADHD in Adults

Impulsiveness
Disorganisation
Problems prioritising tasks
Difficulties with time management
Problems focusing on task/easily distracted
Difficulties finishing tasks
Problems with multitasking
Restlessness
Difficulties with financial management
Low frustration tolerance
Frequently feeling irritable/mood swings
Short tempered
Risk-taking behaviours

ADHD Assessment Process For Adults

Step 1

FREE initial 15 minute evaluation with nurse practitioner via telephone/TEAMS.

Step 2

Questionnaire regarding symptoms of ADHD to be sent to individual via email.

Step 3

Formal ADHD assessment appointment completed including developmental history with two nurse practitioners via TEAMS or face to face appointment.

Step 4

Full report completed and provided to individual.

Step 5

If diagnosis of ADHD present a follow-up appointment offered within two weeks to discuss next steps and provide support.

Step 6

Signposting to further adult support services and further information will be offered following diagnosis.

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An ADHD assessment and diagnosis can really help to validate your experiences, accept them and take control. Also, to be able to move forward into the future more positively.

Mental Health Assessments for Adults

Our comprehensive mental health assessments use effective and current evidenced based approaches to gather information to form a diagnosis. This is helpful to identify and understand more clearly your current mental health challenges. This also helps you to make decisions about the support and treatments that are available to you following this.