ADHD & Autism Assessment and Support
Mindler offers ADHD & Autism Assessment for adults via the NHS. Many adults go through life without a diagnosis, often struggling with focus, social interactions, or sensory sensitivities without knowing why.
If you’ve ever wondered whether ADHD or Autism could be affecting your daily life, getting an assessment can be a powerful step toward understanding yourself better.
Who Are These Assessments For?
Our ADHD and Autism assessments are for adults seeking a clear, clinically accurate diagnosis. Many people go through life struggling with focus, sensory sensitivities, or social interactions without knowing why. An assessment can provide clarity and access to the right support.
Currently, we offer assessments in partnership with Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). To make our service more accessible, we will soon be offering private assessments and the option to be referred via Right To Choose.
How Do The Assessments Work?
Our neurodiversity assessments follow a structured yet personalised process to ensure clinical accuracy and relevance.
1. Initial Screening
The first step is a screening process. This helps us determine whether an assessment is appropriate at this time.
2. Assessment Process
Separate clinicians carry out both ADHD and Autism assessments in two parts. After both parts are complete, our clinicians review findings and finalise the outcome collaboratively.
3. Report & Feedback
A summary diagnostic report is written and shared with the client. A follow-up session is then offered to go through the results, answer questions, and discuss next steps and support options.
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FAQ
Who can be assessed?
We're currently only offering assessments via referral in partnership with MPFT. However, we plan to soon be extending our offer to other clients via the Right To Choose scheme or privately.
Additionally, in some cases, a person may not be suitable for assessment due to other pressing mental health needs. For example, active suicidal ideation, untreated PTSD, severe depression, psychosis, recent bereavement, or ongoing substance misuse may need to be addressed first. The screening helps ensure the timing is right and the process is safe and effective for each individual.
How long does the process take?
From start to finish, the full assessment process typically takes around 5 to 6 weeks.
Week 1: After your pre-assessment screening, we aim to book your first assessment appointment within one week.
Weeks 2–3: Each part of the assessment is scheduled with at least one week in between to allow for scoring and report writing.
Week 4: Once both parts are complete, our clinical team meets for a multidisciplinary discussion to review findings and finalise the outcome.
Weeks 5–6: The report is finalised and sent to you, followed by a feedback appointment to go through the results and next steps.
This timeline helps us keep the process thorough, balanced, and clinically sound. While there may be times when adjustments are needed, the schedule above reflects the standard we aim to follow.
Do I need childhood records?
Not necessarily – childhood records (like school reports or early medical notes) can be helpful, but they’re not required for your assessment to proceed.
To build an accurate picture of your developmental history, we do need to corroborate some of the information you provide. That’s why we ask, where possible, for someone who has known you since childhood (such as a parent, older sibling, or family member) to take part in the process as an informant.
This doesn’t mean they need to be present throughout the assessment. Usually, their input is only required for one of the two parts – and we often provide more details about that once your 2 part assessment has been arranged.
If you don’t have someone available, don’t worry – we’ll work with you to explore other ways to gather the information we need.
Why do the assessments require more than one clinician?
Both ADHD and autism assessments are carried out in two parts by different clinicians. This allows for:
Greater clinical accuracy, since neurodivergent traits can overlap with other conditions.
A balanced view, combining structured tools (for reliability) and clinical interviews (for nuance and individual context, such as age, culture, and gender).
After both parts are complete, our clinicians meet to review findings and finalise outcomes through a collaborative team discussion.
Can I access support without a diagnosis?
Mindler offers private online mental health support to those who suspect they may have autism or ADHD. To find out more, click here.