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Preliminary Autism & ADHD Screening, Mental Health Assessments and Support
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Adult Autism and ADHD Screening
Many women and girls reach adulthood without ever realising that their challenges (and strengths) may be linked to being neurodiverse. This is especially common because traits in women are often overlooked, misdiagnosed, or masked.
I offer preliminary screening sessions for Autism and ADHD. These are not formal diagnostic assessments, but they can provide clarity and guidance if you’re wondering whether seeking a full assessment would be helpful. They take about 90 minutes (we can put in breaks) and you will receive a written report that you can share with a work manager or college tutor.
Important to know
A screening is not the same as a medical diagnosis. Only a qualified psychiatrist or psychologist can provide a formal diagnosis. But many people find that a preliminary screening is an empowering first step toward self-understanding and support.
What preliminary neurodiversity screening involves:
- Questionnaires & checklists – Evidence-based tools that explore your experiences, traits, and challenges.
- Guided conversation – A safe space to reflect on your history, strengths, difficulties, and patterns in daily life.
- Exploring overlaps – Many people experience traits across both Autism and ADHD; we look at the full picture together.
- Next steps – Clear feedback and signposting, whether that means self-understanding, practical strategies, or referral to a formal diagnostic pathway.
Why it can help:
- Validation – Understanding yourself better can bring relief and reduce self-blame.
- Empowerment – Knowing you may be neurodiverse helps in advocating for your needs at work, home, or socially.
- Clarity – Screening can support you in deciding whether to pursue a full assessment with a specialist.
How to prepare for a screening session
A preliminary Autism & ADHD screening is designed to be gentle, supportive and reflective. In the session we will think about:
Your earlier experiences
School, friendships, routines, or times when you 'felt different' from peers.
Current challenges
Focus, organisation, sensory sensitivities, social energy or emotional regulation.
Your strengths
Special interests, creativity, problem-solving, empathy or resilience.
Family history
Any relatives with similar traits, diagnoses or patterns.
Questions or worries
Anything you would like to ask or explore during the session.
Mental Health Assessment
A mental health assessment is simply a way to understand what’s going on for you – emotionally, mentally, and sometimes physically – so we can work out the best support together. It’s not a test you “pass” or “fail”; it’s a gentle, structured conversation.
What’s usually involved
Your story
Talking about how you’ve been feeling, recent challenges, and any changes in mood, thoughts, or behaviour.
History
Exploring your personal background, including family, health, relationships, and past experiences.
Current wellbeing
Discussing sleep, appetite, concentration, stress levels, and coping strategies.
Strengths and resources
Identifying what helps you, what you enjoy, and the support you already have.
Goals
Thinking about what you’d like to change, improve, or better understand through therapy or support.
Why it helps
- It gives a clear picture of your needs.
- It helps spot patterns that may be linked to conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, or autism.
- It creates a story and a shared understanding of your difficulties.
- It’s the first step toward a personalised plan that feels right for you.
Important to know
Follow-up Support
Many women and girls grow up without knowing they are neurodiverse. Often, their struggles are misunderstood or overlooked, especially if they have developed strong masking or coping strategies. This can lead to feeling unseen, exhausted, or misdiagnosed.
Puberty is challenging for many young people, but for neurodiverse girls it often amplifies existing struggles with sensory, emotional, and social demands. With understanding and tailored support, it can also become a time of resilience-building and self-acceptance
For neurodiverse women, menopause is not just a physical transition – it can also affect identity, relationships, and daily functioning. With understanding, medical support, and tailored strategies, it can become a stage of resilience, wisdom, and self-acceptance.
Support is about meeting you where you are – with compassion, curiosity, and respect for your lived experience.
Why specialist support matters
- Different presentation: Autism and ADHD can look different in women compared to men, and are often under-recognised.
- Masking and burnout: Many women push themselves to “fit in,” which can lead to anxiety, depression, or exhaustion.
- Intersection with mental health: Neurodiversity often overlaps with challenges like low self-esteem, emotional regulation difficulties, or identity struggles.
How support can help
- Understanding & validation: Having your experiences recognised can reduce self-blame and bring relief.
- Practical strategies: Tools for emotional regulation, managing overwhelm, improving focus, and building balance.
- Safe space: A therapeutic relationship where you don’t need to mask, and where your strengths and individuality are celebrated.
- Exploration: Gaining insight into your neurodiverse identity and how it shapes your relationships, work, and wellbeing.