Guides & articles
Straight answers about autism and ADHD assessment, for parents and adults. Written by the Neurotest24 team, with sources for every fact.
Featured guide
NHS assessments are free but often mean a wait of more than a year. UK private clinics charge £700 to £1,950, often for a short online appointment with extras charged separately. Here is what each route costs and what you actually get for the money.
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Is it autism or ADHD?
Signs, overlap and when it makes sense to ask for an assessment, for children and adults.
Autism and ADHD share many signs, and a large share of autistic people also have ADHD. Here is how they differ, why they are easy to confuse, and why assessing both together gives the clearest answer.
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Getting assessed
How an assessment works, who carries it out, what happens on the day and how to prepare.
A good assessment is much more than a questionnaire. Here is what it involves, from your history and the ADOS-2 to the written report, and how to prepare so you get the most out of it.
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Costs and waiting
NHS waiting times, Right to Choose and what a private assessment costs.
NHS assessments are free but often mean a wait of more than a year. UK private clinics charge £700 to £1,950, often for a short online appointment with extras charged separately. Here is what each route costs and what you actually get for the money.
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Some NHS areas in England now make people wait at least two years before an ADHD or autism assessment with an NHS-funded independent provider. Here is what has changed, who it affects and what your options are.
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After the diagnosis
What the report means, how your GP, school or employer can use it, and what comes next.
Not automatically. Your GP can note a private diagnosis, but taking over ADHD medication through a shared care agreement is voluntary, and many practices decline it for private providers. Ask your practice before you book.
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School, work and daily life
Support at school, adjustments at work and everyday life with autism or ADHD.
You do not always need a diagnosis to get support, but a clear written report makes it far easier to explain what someone needs. Here is how SEN support, EHCPs, reasonable adjustments and Access to Work fit together.
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