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AuDHD Dual Assessment: ADHD & Autism in Adults
MindPath provides a specialised AuDHD assessment service in Ireland, delivered by PSI Member Psychologists with expertise in the complex relationship between Autism and ADHD.
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45%
of people diagnosed with ADHD in Ireland show ASD traits
68%
of adults with AuDHD are initially diagnosed with only one condition, leaving their complex needs unmet.
80%
of people with AuDHD find that standard ADHD or Autism supports don’t work for them, as they fail to address their conflicting needs.
We're a team of Healthcare & Technology Professionals in Ireland, driven by our experience of the inaccessibility of Mental Health care
45%
of people diagnosed with ADHD in Ireland show ASD traits
68%
of adults with AuDHD are initially diagnosed with only one condition, leaving their complex needs unmet.
80%
of people with AuDHD find that standard ADHD or Autism supports don’t work for them, as they fail to address their conflicting needs.
Most common Adult AuDHD symptoms
Up to 70% of Autistic individuals also meet some of the criteria for ADHD, yet this overlap is frequently missed by standard assessments.
Discover the common signs of this unique neurotype, which can often feel like an internal contradiction
Craving Routine & Novelty
Intense Focus & Distraction
Social Anxiety & Impulsivity
Chronic Burnout & Restlessness
Sensory Overload & Seeking
MindPath AuDHD Assessment
Living with an Internal Contradiction?
Without a diagnosis, many AuDHD adults live in a state of constant internal conflict which leads to severe burnout and confusion about their true identity.
A Cycle of Partial Diagnoses
Often, only the more “visible” condition, either ADHD or Autism, is recognised, leaving the other to cause unexplained challenges and a feeling that the full picture is missing.
The Masking Effect of AuDHD
The traits of Autism and ADHD can mask each other. Impulsive ADHD traits can hide autistic social withdrawal, while autistic routines can compensate for ADHD’s executive dysfunction, making a correct diagnosis quite difficult.
Integrated AuDHD Assessments, Accessible for All
MindPath’s integrated model removes the need for two separate and expensive assessments. We reduce your wait time and provide a more affordable, expert-led pathway, helping you get the complete answers you deserve, faster.
Our AuDHD Pathway
Our Online Pre-Assessment is the first step toward untangling your unique profile. For €14.99, it uses a comprehensive set of validated tools to provide initial clarity on your next steps.
Crucially, this includes a Free Follow-Up Call with one of our clinicians. In this call, you’ll receive expert guidance on the correct diagnostic path for you, be it for AuDHD, Autism-only, or ADHD-only.
This targeted service helps you save money by making sure you only proceed with the assessment that truly fits your needs and the traits you exhibit on the pre-assessment.
How an AuDHD Assessment Could Help You
If you’ve spent your life feeling like a walking contradiction, craving routine but needing novelty, wanting social connection but feeling overwhelmed, an AuDHD assessment provides the “why”.
It’s not just about two labels; it’s about understanding how they intersect and discovering integrated strategies to finally work with your brain, not against it. We’re here to guide you with truly tailored support.
- Solve the Internal Paradox: Finally understand why you can hyperfocus on a passion project but can't start a simple task, or why you're both socially impulsive and deeply anxious. An integrated diagnosis validates your entire experience, helping you let go of the feeling that you're somehow "broken".
- Find Strategies That Actually Work: Stop trying to use separate, often conflicting, advice for Autism and ADHD. We help you develop integrated strategies that honour your need for structure while accommodating your need for stimulation. This leads to less burnout and more sustainable self-management.
- Get Cohesive & Integrated Support: Your journey doesn't end with a report. MindPath offers aftercare, including psychiatry, therapy and coaching from clinicians who understand the AuDHD neurotype. This means you get support that addresses you as a whole person, not as two separate conditions.
AuDHD Assessment Process
#1: Pre-Assessment
Your initial step is a targeted online pre-assesment designed to provide preliminary clarity on your unique profile.
This includes a crucial one-on-one consultation with a clinician to interpret your report and guide your next steps.
#2.1: Assessment 1 (Autism Focus)
In this 60-90 minute assessment with your specialised clinician, you will explore the autistic aspects of your experience using the ADOS-2. Your psychologist will observe social communication and interaction, while remaining aware to how ADHD traits might influence your presentation.
#2.2: Assessment 2 (ADHD Focus)
The focus of this session moves to your ADHD profile, guided by the structured DIVA-5 interview. Your clinician will investigate patterns of attention and executive function, but simultaneously, carefully observing how autistic characteristics might mask or compensate for these symptoms.
#3: Diagnostic Report
This document synthesises all findings against the official DSM-V criteria. It brings together the clinician’s nuanced observations, a full breakdown of your scores, and a set of personalised recommendations designed for the AuDHD mind. The process concludes with a feedback session between you and your clinician to walk you through your diagnosis.
Pricing Options
Adult AuDHD Assessment in 3 easy steps
We have helped thousands of adults across Ireland
Step 1
AuDHD Pre-Assessment
A quick and confidential tool to help clarify your unique profile of AuDHD, Autism, or ADHD traits.
A Free Follow-Up Call with a member of our team is included to discuss your results.
€14.99
One time payment
It will only take up to ~20 min
Step 2.1
Assessment 1 (Autism Focus)
This initial 60-90 minute clinical interview is conducted by a PSI-accredited psychologist. Using the ADOS-2 (Module 4), it focuses on autistic traits while also considering how potential ADHD symptoms influence your presentation.
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In-Depth Clinical Evaluation: A comprehensive online assessment with a qualified clinician, using recognised protocols to assess the likelihood of Autism (With consideration for overlapping ADHD symptoms)
Multi-Layered Diagnostic Approach: We use structured interviews and validated tools to understand how symptoms have shown up throughout your life.
Collaborative & Supportive Process: You can include a trusted person for added insight, and complete the video call from wherever you’re most comfortable.
€699
Is available
Step 2.2
Assessment 2 (ADHD Focus)
This second 60-90 minute session focuses on your ADHD profile using the DIVA-5 diagnostic interview. Your psychologist will carefully observe how your autistic characteristics may interact with or mask these symptoms.
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In-Depth Clinical Evaluation: A comprehensive online assessment with a qualified clinician, using recognised protocols to assess the likelihood of ADHD (With consideration for the previous Autism assessment)
Multi-Layered Diagnostic Approach: We use structured interviews and validated tools to understand how symptoms have shown up throughout your life.
Collaborative & Supportive Process: You can include a trusted person for added insight, and complete the video call from wherever you’re most comfortable.
€699
Is available
Step 3
Integrated Diagnostic Report
Your clinician will provide a cohesive diagnostic report detailing all findings against DSM-V criteria for both conditions. It includes personalised recommendations and is followed by a dedicated feedback session between you and your clinician to discuss your integrated diagnosis.
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Clinician-Led Presentation: Your assessing clinician will talk you through the report during a video call, offering clarity and support.
Clear, Personalised Summary: The report includes your full and detailed assessment results, diagnostic outcome, and personalised recommendations for next steps.
Purposeful Assessments: We only proceed with full evaluations when clinically appropriate, ensuring your time and effort are well spent.
After Your Report Presentation, MindPath provides personalised psychiatry, therapy and aftercare.
€499
Is available
MindPath's Aftercare Programme
Following Diagnosis, MindPath offers a Personalised Aftercare Programme consisting of Psychiatry, Therapy & Coaching.
Our Clinicians Are Accredited and Certified By
MindPath Benefits
What Makes Our Dual Assessment Special
Immediate AuDHD Pre-Assessment & Free Follow-Up
Integrated Therapeutic & Support Plans
No GP Referral Needed & HSE-Recognised
Fully Online & Nationwide
Flexible Scheduling Options
Detailed Insights into Your AuDHD Profile
Led by AuDHD Specialist Psychologists
Confidential & Personalised Reports
Our Clinicians
Meet Some of Our Clinicians
Adson Aquino
Psychological Society of Ireland - Member
Carolina Novaes
Psychological Society of Ireland - Member
Marcello Massaro
Psychological Society of Ireland - Chartered
Nida Shahid
Psychological Society of Ireland - Member
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the MindPath AuDHD Assessment?
It is an integrated assessment process designed specifically for adults who suspect they have both Autism (ASD) and ADHD. Instead of two separate, disjointed evaluations, we use a seamless and clinically-informed process to accurately identify and understand how both neurotypes present and interact in one individual.
Who is this dual assessment for?
This assessment is for adults who feel that neither an ADHD nor an autism diagnosis on its own fully explains their experience. You might relate to the feeling of being a “walking contradiction”, craving routine but being unable to stick to it, or being highly empathetic but struggling with social cues. If you relate strongly to traits of both, this assessment is for you.
Why is a specialised dual assessment better than two separate ones?
A dual assessment is far more accurate. When assessed separately, autistic traits like hyperfocus can be mistaken for ADHD inattention, or ADHD-driven social impulsivity can mask underlying autistic social difficulties. Our integrated approach allows the clinician to see the whole picture, disentangle the overlapping traits, and provide a coherent diagnostic conclusion.
How does the AuDHD Pre-Assessment work?
The AuDHD Pre-Assessment is a crucial first step. You’ll complete a comprehensive set of questionnaires that screen for the traits of both autism and ADHD. This provides our clinical team with a foundational understanding of your unique profile and helps confirm that the full dual assessment is the most appropriate and valuable next step.
Why are the live sessions focused on ASD first, then ADHD?
This is a deliberate clinical strategy. We start with the autism-focused session (using adapted ADOS-2 methods) to observe your foundational social communication and interaction styles. The second, ADHD-focused session (a structured clinical interview), then explores your history of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. This separation allows the clinician to assess each neurotype clearly before integrating the findings.
What is included in the final AuDHD Diagnostic Report?
You will receive one comprehensive, integrated report. It will include a clear diagnostic conclusion for both ASD and ADHD, a detailed breakdown of the relevant traits, and the crucial “disentanglement” analysis explaining how they coexist. Most importantly, it will feature a single set of personalised recommendations that account for the unique challenges and strengths of your AuDHD profile.
What does it mean to "disentangle" the disorders in the report?
“Disentangling” is the most important part of the process. Your clinician will analyse how your traits interact. For example, they will differentiate between social challenges caused by autistic differences in understanding social rules versus those caused by ADHD-related inattention or impulsivity. This analysis explains the “why” behind your experiences, not just the “what.”
How long does the entire dual assessment process take?
While the Pre-Assessment can be done at your own pace, the full process is designed for clarity and efficiency. After the two live sessions are complete, you can typically expect to receive your final, comprehensive report and schedule your reporting call within 3 days.
Are your clinicians qualified to diagnose both conditions simultaneously?
Our clinicians are not just experts in one field, they are specifically trained and experienced in the complex presentation of co-occurring autism and ADHD in adults. They are proficient in both the ADOS-2 for autism and structured clinical interviews for ADHD and they are all PSI members.
Still Have Questions?
Explore our comprehensive FAQ section for more detailed information.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Don’t let the confusion of overlapping traits hold you back any longer.
For €14.99, our integrated Pre-Assessment is the crucial first step to understanding your unique profile and determining if a full AuDHD, Autism, or ADHD assessment is needed.
