Some people have characteristics of both, and one may be recognised while the other goes unnoticed. Our combined assessment pathway explores characteristics associated with both autism and ADHD, considering how they may relate to your developmental history, experiences and individual needs.
A coordinated clinical assessment that considers autism and ADHD together, helping to develop an integrated understanding of your experiences, strengths and support needs.
A comprehensive assessment with clear outcomes and practical next steps.
The combined assessment should remain one of Your Path’s three principal services, alongside standalone Autism and ADHD assessments.
Our combined assessment follows a structured, person-centred approach to explore characteristics associated with both autism and ADHD. We consider your developmental history, current experiences, strengths and individual support needs to build a broader understanding of how these characteristics may affect different areas of your life.
The initial consultation provides an opportunity to discuss your concerns, personal background and reasons for seeking a combined autism and ADHD assessment. Your clinician will explore the experiences or difficulties that have led you to consider an assessment and identify the areas of your life you would like to understand better.
This discussion helps establish an initial picture of your circumstances and provides an opportunity to explain the assessment process, answer your questions and identify areas that may need further exploration.
Your developmental history is an important part of understanding your experiences over time. Your clinician will explore your early development, childhood experiences and current day-to-day functioning, including relevant aspects of social communication, attention, activity levels, behaviour, routines and sensory experiences.
Where appropriate and with your agreement, additional background information may also be gathered from someone who knows you well, such as a parent, family member or caregiver. This can help provide further context about your development and experiences across different stages of life.
The assessment explores characteristics associated with both autism and ADHD, considering how they may present individually and alongside one another. This may include areas such as social communication, interaction, attention, impulsivity, activity levels, routines, interests and sensory experiences.
Recognised assessment tools, structured interviews and questionnaires may be used where clinically appropriate to support the evaluation. The methods used will depend on your individual circumstances, developmental history and assessment needs.
The findings from these different areas are considered together, rather than relying on a single questionnaire or assessment tool to determine the outcome.
The information gathered during the assessment is brought together and reviewed against the relevant clinical criteria for autism and ADHD. The clinical team considers your developmental history, reported experiences, assessment findings and any additional supporting information available.
This review helps build an integrated understanding of your experiences, including areas where characteristics associated with autism and ADHD may overlap or differ. The assessment conclusions are reached following consideration of the relevant clinical information.
You will have an opportunity to discuss the assessment outcome with your clinician, understand the findings and ask any questions you may have.
You will receive a comprehensive written report outlining the information considered, assessment findings and clinical outcome. Where appropriate, the report will also include personalised recommendations and guidance on potential support, reasonable adjustments and relevant next steps based on your individual circumstances.
Your combined assessment includes a comprehensive, personalised evaluation, with clear feedback and practical recommendations.
Includes a comprehensive clinical and developmental history, appropriate autism and ADHD assessment tools, integrated clinical review, a written report, feedback and personalised recommendations.
Paying for an assessment does not guarantee a diagnosis.
If you would like to discuss whether a combined autism and ADHD assessment is right for you, please get in touch. We’re happy to answer your questions and guide you through the next steps.
Wondering whether both autism and ADHD could be relevant to your experiences? Get in touch to discuss your options and explore the next steps.
