Type of service: Assessment, Diagnostic services, Diagnosticians, Interventions and therapies

Website: https://cambridgeadhdclinic.com/

With 10 years specialised training and clinical experience we offer specialist diagnostic assessment for ADULTS who may have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), more specifically Asperger's Syndrome/High-Functioning Autism. ASD might be present with other conditions, such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Hence, we also have extensive training and clinical experience in conducting full ADHD diagnostic assessments.

The assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) that we employ, the Adult Asperger Assessment (AAA) involves a comprehensive psychosocial clinical interview with the patient and an informant (usually a parent), and the use of ASD specific rating scales and questionnaires including the Autistic Quotient scale (AQ); Emotional Quotient scale (EQ); RQ (CAST-revised); AAA; Patient Questionnaire (PQ). Moreover, we will look at possible conditions that might mimic ASD symptoms and to symptoms that might be a sign of the existence of conditions that might co-exist with ASD (e.g. ADHD). In general, the assessment will take a minimum of 2 hours, very often more. After the assessment, we will review the data and write a full report with the diagnostic conclusions and recommendations. The AAA assessment is the gold standard for assessing ASD in adults (in particular, Asperger’s syndrome, high functioning autism).

Others (please specify): For those clients who might also have ADHD we also offer a full ADHD assessment. We employ an evidence based, valid, full psychosocial interview to assess for adult ADHD and any other conditions that might mimic ADHD symptoms. The assessment includes the DIVA-5 which is the structured Diagnostic Interview for Adult ADHD, and considered the gold standard to assess ADHD in adults. A full assessment takes no less than 2 hours to complete (often more). On the day of the assessment, we will invite you and, if possible, an informant (generally a parent) in order to collect information regarding your early childhood history. Prior to the meeting, we will ask you and the informant to complete 13 rating scales and questionnaires focused on ADHD and other conditions that might co-exist or mimic ADHD symptoms.
 

Aimed at: Adult

Gender: All genders

Referral Sources: Private Only

Specialisms: Has autism-specific elements

Other specialisms: Assessment & Therapy involving psychological interventions e.g. CBT, Psychoeducation and social cognition training, Integrative approach, ASD/ADHD Focused Couple Therapy.

Registrations and professional qualifications: Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), British Psychological Society (BPS)

Approaches and tools used: ASD - Adult Asperger Assessment (AAA); ADHD - DIVA-5