Diagnosis & assessment

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The tiny green ADHDer cube mascot stands calmly at the far end of a long, empty grey waiting-room corridor in a pool of white light.
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ADHD and Autism: Where the Two Overlap, Where They Differ and What It Means for Assessment

ADHD and autism often turn up together and can look alike day to day. Here's what the research says about the overlap, the differences and getting assessed.
A woman holding her coat stands in a clinic waiting area as a clinician welcomes her through an open consultation room door.
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ADHD diagnosis: What It Actually Means, Who Can Diagnose You in the UK and What Comes Next

A plain-English guide to an ADHD diagnosis in the UK: what it is, signs worth asking about, who can diagnose you, what the assessment involves and what changes afterwards.
An adult man discussing his symptoms with a clinician during an ADHD assessment in a consultation room.
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Adult ADHD Assessment: What Happens on the NHS, From Your GP to How Right to Choose Works

Getting an adult ADHD assessment on the NHS can feel confusing. Here's how the GP referral works, what the assessment involves and where Right to Choose fits in.