If you have been referred for an adult autism assessment, you may wonder how clinicians decide whether someone meets the criteria for a diagnosis. At Psychiatry UK, we use pre-assessment questionnaires, a detailed clinical conversation and observation during your appointment to build a complete picture of your ...read more
Every year, Neurodiversity Celebration Week offers an opportunity to pause, reflect and challenge the way we think about difference. Rather than viewing neurological differences as problems to be fixed, the week encourages us to recognise and celebrate the diverse ways ...read more
If you’ve ever sat in front of a task knowing it isn’t impossible – but feeling completely unable to begin – you’re not alone. Many neurodivergent adults describe this experience. The task might even be something you care about. And ...read more
A summary of the slides presented by our ASD Deputy Lead, Dr Rachna Rajput, at our 'The Overlap Between ADHD and Autism (AuDHD)' webinar held on 28 January. If you missed the webinar, you can watch the recording here. Overview ...read more
Money is supposed to be logical. Earn it. Budget it. Save it. Plan for the future. But for many neurodivergent people, especially those who are autistic and have ADHD, money doesn’t behave logically at all. It feels emotional, overwhelming, abstract, ...read more
Time to Talk Day encourages conversation, openness, and connection. It invites people to speak, to listen, and to reduce stigma. But when I think about Time to Talk as a neurodivergent person, I don’t just think about what we talk ...read more
A gentle guide for anyone feeling overwhelmed – especially those with ADHD or autism The holiday season is often sold to us as the most wonderful time of the year – with cosy lighting, joyful gatherings and perfectly wrapped presents. ...read more
If you live with ADHD, as I do, you might know the feeling of emotions hitting like a fast-moving train. They’re powerful, urgent and often difficult to stop when they’re in motion. Frustration, excitement or overwhelm can appear out of ...read more
Living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can bring unique challenges as well as incredible strengths. People with ADHD are often creative, energetic, quick-thinking, and full of ideas. Yet, difficulties with attention, organisation, time management, and regulation can sometimes make ...read more
Did you know that today is Autistic Pride Day? Although June is most recognised for celebrating LGBTQIA+ Pride, this isn’t the only Pride celebration to be found in June. Have you heard of ‘Autistic Pride?’ What is Autistic Pride? Autistic ...read more
“Just popping to the toilet… ” For as long as I can recall, socialising had always been very hit-and-miss. I was hyperlexic and by the time I was two and a half years old I could read the paper. My ...read more
16th March 2023 is Disability Access Day, sponsored by Euan’s Guide. The purpose of Disabled Access Day is to celebrate accessibility and inclusion across the UK. With this in mind, we wanted to highlight some initiatives that can improve accessibility ...read more
The 2023 theme for Children’s Mental Health Week is ‘Let’s Connect’. Whilst connecting is believed to be a given, the limit of our connection is often in the form of instructions to get dressed, encouraging the brushing of teeth and ...read more
As a recently diagnosed adult autistic person, I have had a good deal of time to reflect on the diagnostic process and what it really means to be autistic. This has involved a lot of research, finding and joining communities ...read more
It is a crying shame that a week dedicated to accepting autism is necessary. Surely, in this day and age, we should be accepting of everyone - irrespective of differences? The fact of the matter is that acceptance is needed ...read more
