Autism and ADHD Assessments for Women (18+)
For many adult women, seeking an assessment is rarely about curiosity. It often follows years of masking, internalising difficulties and developing strategies to cope.
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Our compassionate, person-centred assessment for women is not about discovering something new, but about finally recognising and understanding patterns that have been present since childhood.
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Our clinical team has extensive experience in assessing ADHD and autism in women, including presentations that may have been overlooked or misunderstood.
Our Approach
Our assessment process for women is person-centred and tailored to understand your individual experiences, strengths and support needs.
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It covers:​
In-person clinical interview and assessment sessions in a sensory-friendly environment
​​Detailed developmental history
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Developmental Information from a family member or other informant, where appropriate
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Qualified autism and ADHD specialists
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Careful consideration of masking, camouflaging and presentations that may be less outwardly visible.
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Standardised screening tools
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Careful consideration of co-occurring conditions and alternative explanations (differential diagnosis)
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Multidisciplinary team led by HCPC registered Clinical Psychologists
The Diagnostic Report
Our comprehensive diagnostic report is practical and informative.
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It is typically around 30–40 pages long and is designed to help you to understand your experiences more clearly, and support in in the journey you just started.
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The report usually includes:
Assessment outcome and the psychologist's clinical opinion
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Key clinical findings and results from relevant assessment tools
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Psychological formulation and differential diagnosis
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Tailored recommendations for support at work, university, at home and in everyday life.
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Diagnostic summary with recommended reasonable adjustments that can be shared with your employer, university, GP and other relevant services
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Our Mission: Your Wellbeing
Many women come to us feeling uncertain. Our aim is for the assessment to provide greater understanding, clarity and confidence in making sense of your experiences and deciding what may help next.
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Our assessment process and diagnostic report aim to help you reach:
A more coherent explanation of lifelong patterns, and a clearer understanding of your mental health difficulties
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Relief from frustration and longstanding self-blame
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Greater validation after years feeling misunderstood
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​Greater confidence in making decisions about what you need going forward
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A stronger sense of identity and greater self-acceptance
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Practical strategies to support wellbeing and reduce the likelihood of repeated overwhelm or burnout
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Evidence to support requests for reasonable adjustments at university or work
Our Autism and ADHD Assessments for Women (18+)
Autism Assessment
For many women, autism can remain unrecognised for years. They may work incredibly hard to fit in, navigate social expectations and hide the difficulties they experience, often at a significant emotional cost. Over time, this masking and the intense use of compensatory strategies can contribute to exhaustion, anxiety, low self-esteem and a sense of being misunderstood.
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Our autism assessment for women offers a warm, validating space to explore your experiences, recognise your strengths and develop a clearer understanding of yourself. For many women, this understanding can mark the beginning of a new way of making sense of themselves and their needs.
ADHD Assessment
ADHD can be less outwardly visible in women, particularly where inattentive symptoms, internal restlessness, masking or compensatory strategies are prominent. The traits are often overlooked, misunderstood or attributed to other co-occurring difficulties.
​Our specialist ADHD assessment for women is tailored to explore these experiences carefully and provide a personalised understanding of your strengths, difficulties and support needs.
Combined Autism and ADHD Assessment
Our Combined Autism and ADHD assessment for women uses an integrated multidisciplinary approach involving at least three specialist clinicians.
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Assessing autism and ADHD together allows us to explore how autistic and ADHD traits may co-occur, overlap or mask one another, and how this may have shaped your experiences over time.​​​​
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By considering your experiences as a whole, we aim to develop a clearer, more complete understanding of your developmental journey, current experiences, strengths and support needs.
After your Assessment
In addition to your comprehensive Diagnostic Report, you will also receive:​​​​
A diagnostic summary letter with recommended reasonable adjustments, which you can share with your employer, university, GP and other relevant services
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A personalised letter to help you understand the person you have always been and recognise your individual strengths
We want you to feel informed, understood and clearer about your next steps
After receiving your diagnostic report, you will have an online feedback session to discuss the assessment outcome, what it means for you, and the support or next steps that may be helpful.
"Our aim is not simply to reach a diagnosis, but to help you understand your experiences, strengths and needs - and what may help you move forward with greater confidence"
Dr Liv Coelho - Clinical Lead