ADHD Services for Adults
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can affect each adult differently. The right ADHD diagnosis means you can move forward with confidence, knowing you can access the expert support you need to thrive.
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How an adult autism assessment works
To be able to help you in the most positive way, we first need to fully understand your neurodevelopmental makeup and needs. Our specialist team will conduct a thorough, private autism (ASD) assessment to ascertain if you are, or you are not autistic.
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Screening
If you think you may have ADHD, our free screening process will give clarity and insight. It will be carried out by our psychology team, led by a consultant clinical psychologist. If the results are indicative of ADHD, we’ll recommend a diagnostic assessment to give a definitive answer.
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Understanding you Better
Before we arrange your assessment, we ask someone who knows you well (ideally since you were young) to fill in a report form and an online screening tool, so we can understand more about you and how you were as a child. This is because neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD are always with us, right from birth. A better understanding of your strengths and needs helps our clinical team with their assessment, but if you don’t have someone who can help give details don’t worry. We’ll still be able to carry out your assessment and would just ask you to bring as much information as you can about how you were as a child. For example, old school reports.
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Diagnostic Assessment
The diagnostic assessment is carried out by either a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist, who are experts in identifying ADHD in adults. During the appointment, they will carry out a thorough clinical interview using the DIVA-2, which covers questions about how your symptoms or traits are impacting on your life at home and at work, your relationships, plus what you were like as a child. They will compile all the information that has been gathered during and prior to the assessment and consider this against the DSM-5 criteria to determine whether you do, or don’t, meet the threshold for a diagnosis of ADHD. The outcome will be explained to you on the day, along with recommendations for adjustments at home and work as well as support options available to you.
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Diagnostic Report
Following the assessment, we will provide you with a comprehensive report giving a full breakdown of the assessment and our findings. The assessment outcome will be clear and easy to understand. It will include both our recommendations and helpful signposting for post-diagnostic support and treatment available at Psicon.
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Treatment and Support
If the results of the assessment indicate that you have ADHD, we will go through all the relevant support options with you. This usually looks like a ‘menu’ of possibilities (including medication and therapeutic options) and we’ll help you select those you feel would work best for you. If you choose to opt for medication to treat your symptoms, a specialist prescriber will assess your suitability for treatment, carry out some routine tests and, if appropriate, initiate a treatment plan for you. After your first prescription, you will be asked to have regular reviews with your prescriber who will monitor the efficacy of the medication and any side effects you might have. When you and your clinician feel that the treatment is working and a stable dose has been reached, we will make a referral to your local NHS ADHD service or GP, who will take over the management of the prescriptions and routine monitoring.
Understanding Adult ADHD
ADHD Services for Adults
Many adults are neurodivergent; this is true for millions of people. Having ADHD doesn't mean you have a trait that needs changing, but that your brain processes attention, time and motivation differently from neurotypical people. An adult ADHD assessment is the first step to understanding your unique way of thinking.
However, unrecognised ADHD can cause significant challenges in work, relationships and daily life. Through professional assessment and diagnosis, we can provide strategies, support and therapies to help you harness your strengths and move forward with clarity, confidence and direction.
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Although there are many things that autistic people share, every person’s brain is unique, so autism can be experienced in different ways.
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While the assessment process and diagnostic criteria are the same across the gender spectrum , it is true that autistic women can present very differently. The criteria on which a diagnosis is made is largely known to be associated with symptoms in men and this can mean that women who are autistic may go undiagnosed. Men often present their symptoms in a more obvious or ‘stereotypical’ way, whereas women may have more subtle traits. This is because women often learn how to hide their symptoms (mask) in order to fit in with their peers. Having assessed thousands of people for autism, we are used to seeing it present in many different ways. Our assessments are designed to take masking and camouflaging into account – especially in women. Our team are very well trained in understanding the female presentation of autism and know that traits and symptoms can be trickier to see in women.
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While the assessment process and diagnostic criteria are the same across the gender spectrum , it is true that autistic women can present very differently. The criteria on which a diagnosis is made is largely known to be associated with symptoms in men and this can mean that women who are autistic may go undiagnosed. Men often present their symptoms in a more obvious or ‘stereotypical’ way, whereas women may have more subtle traits. This is because women often learn how to hide their symptoms (mask) in order to fit in with their peers. Having assessed thousands of people for autism, we are used to seeing it present in many different ways. Our assessments are designed to take masking and camouflaging into account – especially in women. Our team are very well trained in understanding the female presentation of autism and know that traits and symptoms can be trickier to see in women.
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While the assessment process and diagnostic criteria are the same across the gender spectrum , it is true that autistic women can present very differently. The criteria on which a diagnosis is made is largely known to be associated with symptoms in men and this can mean that women who are autistic may go undiagnosed. Men often present their symptoms in a more obvious or ‘stereotypical’ way, whereas women may have more subtle traits. This is because women often learn how to hide their symptoms (mask) in order to fit in with their peers. Having assessed thousands of people for autism, we are used to seeing it present in many different ways. Our assessments are designed to take masking and camouflaging into account – especially in women. Our team are very well trained in understanding the female presentation of autism and know that traits and symptoms can be trickier to see in women.
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Every mind is unique, and many of us are neurodivergent. While these differences can bring challenges, we believe that with empathy, understanding, and expert care, everyone can thrive. We’re here to support you throughout your neurodevelopmental journey.