Adult Autism and ADHD Assessments

Join me for a two-day workshop covering the assessment of Autism and ADHD in adults. This is a foundational course for anyone interested in working with adults who suspect they are Autistic and/or have ADHD. I will be using a neurodiversity affirming approach, as per the Autism CRC guidelines for best practice when working with Autistic clients. 

This workshop will cover: 

- The DSM criteria for Autism and ADHD: understanding the nuances of the diagnostic criteria.

- Autism and ADHD: what does it look like in adults who mask or who have 'internalised' presentations? 

- Differential diagnosis: When to consider Autism and/or ADHD in a clinical setting and how to differentiate these from presentations such as depression, anxiety, trauma, borderline, bipolar and more. I will also discuss when it may be useful to use additional psychological assessments to assist with differential diagnosis. 

- An overview of common screenings tools for Autism…