Private Combined ADHD & Autism Assessment UK
A private combined ADHD and autism assessment, often described informally as an AuDHD assessment, for adults, children and young people where both diagnostic questions need careful consideration.
One integrated assessment without assuming two diagnoses
ADHD and autism can overlap in areas such as executive functioning, sensory experience, social demands, emotional regulation and the effort required to manage everyday expectations. A combined pathway can reduce duplicated history taking while still considering the evidence for ADHD and autism separately.
Adults
Assessment can explore lifelong patterns, current work and relationship demands, masking or compensation, mental health and alternative explanations.
Adult ADHD assessmentAdult autism assessment
Children and young people
Where appropriate, evidence can include the young person’s account, parent or carer developmental history and information from school or another setting.
Assessment for children and familiesWomen and girls
Some people reach assessment after years of internalising difficulties, camouflaging social differences or compensating through intense effort. These possibilities should be explored rather than assumed.
Combined ADHD & autism assessment for women and girlsParents are part of the pathway, not the whole story
For a child or young person, assessment may include parent or carer developmental information, the young person’s own account and school or other setting information where appropriate. Consent, assent, confidentiality and report recipients are agreed before assessment starts.
- Developmentally appropriate communication
- Strengths and interests considered alongside difficulties
- Home and education context explored
- Practical recommendations discussed with the family
Not a diagnosis based on one score
The initial consultation identifies whether there is a credible basis to consider both ADHD and autism and whether a combined online pathway is suitable.
- Clear question and intended report use
- Developmental and current information
- Functional impact and strengths
- Alternative and co occurring explanations
- Feedback, limitations and practical recommendations
Suitability is assessed first
Online work is not suitable in every situation. Age, communication, risk, complexity, jurisdiction and the purpose of the report all influence the appropriate route.
See fee principles and payment informationWho this pathway may, and may not, fit
This pathway may be appropriate when
- Both ADHD and autism are credible parts of the referral question
- A single integrated developmental formulation would be more useful than separate screening
- Overlap, masking and alternative explanations need to be considered together
- An online pathway is clinically and practically suitable
Another route may be safer or more appropriate when
- Immediate crisis or acute risk needs urgent services
- Only one focused diagnostic question needs assessment
- The required report has a statutory or legal purpose not agreed in advance
- Online assessment would not provide sufficient or reliable information
Four stages with a clear purpose
Screen the full referral question
The initial consultation identifies whether there is a credible basis to consider both ADHD and autism and whether a combined online pathway is suitable.
Build one developmental formulation
Shared developmental history is gathered once, while condition specific evidence is explored separately and systematically.
Test competing and co occurring explanations
The assessment considers where ADHD and autism overlap, where they differ, and whether anxiety, trauma, learning or other factors better explain some experiences.
Give integrated recommendations
Feedback explains each conclusion independently and translates the combined profile into practical supports rather than treating two labels as separate silos.
Agree the output before the work begins
Different reports may be needed for personal understanding, a GP, education, employment or another professional. The practice does not promise that every third party will accept every report. The purpose, recipient and requested evidence should be clarified in advance.
Where medical treatment, legal evidence or statutory processes are involved, separate requirements may apply.
Information for referring professionals
Common questions
What does AuDHD mean?
AuDHD is an informal term commonly used by people who are both autistic and have ADHD. It is not a separate diagnostic category.
Is a combined assessment shorter?
It may reduce duplicated history taking, but it should not shortcut the evidence needed for either question. Scope and appointments depend on complexity.
Can the outcome support one condition but not the other?
Yes. Each question is considered on its own evidence. Assessment should not assume that asking about both means both conclusions will be supported.
Will one combined report be provided?
The proposed report structure is agreed before booking. It may be a combined report with distinct sections, depending on the assessment purpose and pathway.
Clarify the suitable pathway before paying
The free consultation covers the question, suitability, stages, evidence, estimated timescale and fee.
Useful information before your next step
Read the relevant guide for costs, assessment choices, public service context and support after diagnosis.
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Public ADHD, autism and healthcare pathways differ across the four UK nations. Use the nation specific guide for local public service context while the private clinical service and published fees remain consistent.
Combined ADHD and autism assessment in the United Kingdom
Combined ADHD and autism assessment is available through Focused Care Psychology for clients in the United Kingdom. The published fee is from £1,750. The pathway is structured around developmental and current evidence, feedback and the agreed written report output. A free 15 minute consultation is available before booking. Psychologists do not prescribe medication.
Online combined ADHD and autism assessment
A combined pathway may use remote appointments where clinically appropriate, but online suitability is considered individually. The assessment should distinguish overlapping traits, developmental history, functional impact, co occurring needs and alternative explanations.
Combined ADHD and autism assessment: compare the joined up pathway
A July 2026 study of published UK clinic prices reported a £2,600 median for combined ADHD and autism assessment across 50 clinics. Focused Care Psychology publishes a fee from £1,750. Scope and suitability still matter more than price alone.