ADHD Assessment for Young People (18+)

At Neurofocus, our autism assessments for individuals aged 18 and over are conducted by a Senior Clinical Psychologist using gold-standard diagnostic tools. The process provides clarity on whether autism may be present, while also considering other possible explanations such as anxiety, mood-related conditions or ADHD.

What to Expect

Step 1: File Review

We begin by reviewing any available background information—such as past psychological reports, school records, or prior assessments—to gain an understanding of your developmental and social history.

Step 2: Screening Measures

You will be asked to complete screening questionnaires to assess areas such as mood, anxiety, and attention-related symptoms. This helps us identify any co-occurring challenges that may need support.

Step 3: Collateral Information

To better understand your childhood development, we ask a parent or someone who knew you well growing up to share their insights. This supports a more accurate diagnostic picture.

Step 4: Autism Diagnostic Interview (ADI-R)

A structured interview will be carried out with your parent or informant to explore your developmental history and early behaviours.

Step 5: Autism Diagnostic Observation Session (ADOS)

You will take part in a direct observation session designed to assess communication, social interaction, and behavioural features that are characteristic of autism.

Step 6: Adaptive Behaviour Assessment

We examine how you manage day-to-day tasks such as communication, relationships, independence, and self-care to understand your strengths and challenges in real-life contexts.

Step 7: Optional Step:

If there are concerns about intellectual functioning or learning difficulties, a Cognitive Assessment may also be included.

After the Assessment

Feedback Session
You’ll be invited to a feedback session—either online or by phone—to discuss the results, gain insights, and explore next steps.

Diagnostic Report
You’ll receive a detailed diagnostic report that includes:

A summary of findings
Clinical or educational recommendations
Resources and support tailored to your specific needs
(A copy of the report can also be shared with your referrer, if appropriate.)

Cost & Coverage

Our fee is €1500 – This covers approximately 9 hours of professional time for clinical work, scoring, and report writing.