Autism & ADHD Assessment Hub

Autism & ADHD Assessment Hub Independent autism & ADHD assessments. Following the gold standard NICE guidelines for children and adults. Your journey to understanding.

Welcome to The Autism Assessment Hub! With over 23 years of dedicated expertise, we specialise in high-quality autism assessments for both children and adults across the UK. Our HCPC registered professionals offer comprehensive diagnosis, evaluation, and screening services, including convenient face-to-face and remote. At The Autism Assessment Hub, we understand the urgency of timely diagnoses. We

provide quick and empathetic services to support individuals and families navigating long wait times. Our assessments cover diverse needs such as social skills, communication, behavior, sensory issues, and developmental delays, utilising gold standard tools like ADOS-2 and ADI-R for accurate evaluations. Our commitment extends beyond assessment to delivering detailed reports. Join us in our mission to provide inclusive, reliable, and supportive autism assessment services.

Q&A Wednesday ๐Ÿ’ฌWhat actually happens during a child's autism assessment?One of the most common questions we hear from pa...
17/06/2026

Q&A Wednesday ๐Ÿ’ฌ

What actually happens during a child's autism assessment?

One of the most common questions we hear from parents is what the assessment process actually involves.

At Autism & ADHD Assessment Hub, our assessments are designed to be thorough, supportive and child-centred. We take the time to understand your child's experiences, strengths and needs, using information gathered from parents, observations, specialist assessment tools and our multidisciplinary team.

Assessment isn't about finding what's "wrong" with a child, it's about gaining a better understanding of how they experience the world and identifying the support that may help them thrive.

If you have a question you'd like our clinicians to answer in a future Q&A Wednesday, let us know in the comments.

You don't have to earn rest.In a world that often celebrates being busy, it's easy to feel like rest is something we hav...
15/06/2026

You don't have to earn rest.

In a world that often celebrates being busy, it's easy to feel like rest is something we have to "deserve" first.

But rest isn't a reward for productivity, it's a need.

For many neurodivergent individuals, constantly navigating sensory demands, social expectations, masking and everyday pressures can take a huge amount of energy. Over time, this can lead to exhaustion that goes beyond simply feeling tired.

This is why conversations around autistic burnout are so important.

Autistic burnout is not laziness, a lack of resilience, or "giving up." It's a response to prolonged overwhelm and the ongoing effort of coping in environments that may not fully meet a person's needs. It can affect energy levels, communication, daily functioning and overall wellbeing๐Ÿ’›

If this is something you've experienced yourself, or you've noticed it in your child, we've recently shared a blog exploring autistic burnout in more detail, including common signs, contributing factors and ways to support recovery.

We've also included a recording of our webinar with Clinical Directors Dr Zoe McGovern and Dr Jessica Donohoe, who discuss autistic burnout, masking and practical ways to support wellbeing.

Read the blog and watch the webinar here: https://www.autismassessmenthub.co.uk/blog/autistic-burnout/

Remember: slowing down isn't falling behind. Sometimes the most important thing we can do is give ourselves permission to rest.

"I care about my friends... so why is it so hard to stay in touch?"Many neurodivergent women describe feeling guilty abo...
12/06/2026

"I care about my friends... so why is it so hard to stay in touch?"

Many neurodivergent women describe feeling guilty about unanswered messages, cancelled plans or losing touch with people they genuinely care about.

It's not always about friendship. Sometimes it's about capacity.

In our latest blog, we explore friendship burnout, masking, ADHD, autism and why maintaining relationships can feel more exhausting than people realise.

Read more ๐Ÿ‘‡

https://www.autismassessmenthub.co.uk/blog/friendship-burnout-a-common-experience-for-neurodivergent-women/

11/06/2026

โš ๏ธA quick noticeโš ๏ธ

Please be aware that from 1:00pm today, our team will be attending a staff meeting and our phone lines will be temporarily unavailable.

Our emails will still be monitored during this time, so if you need to get in touch, please email us at [email protected] and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Thank you for your patience and understanding๐Ÿ’™

10/06/2026

Many people work incredibly hard to hide how much theyโ€™re struggling internally, which is why our Autism and ADHD assessment process looks beyond what others can see.

We explore both the internal experience and the external presentation, helping to build a fuller understanding of what life is really like for you. ๐Ÿค

We're delighted to share that together we've raised ยฃ520 for Autism Dogs Charity during FY25/26.As our North West Charit...
10/06/2026

We're delighted to share that together we've raised ยฃ520 for Autism Dogs Charity during FY25/26.

As our North West Charity of the Year, we pledged to donate ยฃ5 from every completed assessment carried out across our North West hubs.

Thanks to the support of the families who chose Autism & ADHD Assessment Hub, 104 completed assessments helped generate this donation.

A huge thank you to Autism Dogs Charity for the incredible work they do supporting autistic individuals and their families.

Every assessment completed helped contribute to a cause that makes a real difference. ๐Ÿ’œ

Feeling supported and understood throughout the assessment process is something we pride ourselves on. Receiving feedbac...
05/06/2026

Feeling supported and understood throughout the assessment process is something we pride ourselves on.

Receiving feedback like this reinforces that our clinicians are always working to the best standards, which we always strive to uphold. We are glad that we have been able to provide some clarity and hope that some new strategies can be implemented from this going forward.

Thank you for trusting in us for your journey and taking the time to share your experience.

๐Ÿ‘‹ Meet the Clinician: Dr Brian LeaningWith over 23 years of experience in neurodiversity assessment and diagnosis, we're...
02/06/2026

๐Ÿ‘‹ Meet the Clinician: Dr Brian Leaning

With over 23 years of experience in neurodiversity assessment and diagnosis, we're delighted to continue to have Brian as part of the Autism & ADHD Assessment Hub team.

At AAH, we're proud to work with clinicians who combine extensive expertise with a genuinely person-centred approach.

There is still time to sign up to our free live webinar for parents and carers tonight, ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐๐š๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐‰๐ฎ๐ง๐ž, ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐Ÿ•:๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽ-๐Ÿ—:๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ๐ฉ...
01/06/2026

There is still time to sign up to our free live webinar for parents and carers tonight, ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐๐š๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐‰๐ฎ๐ง๐ž, ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐Ÿ•:๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽ-๐Ÿ—:๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ๐ฉ๐ฆ.

Join our Clinical Directors, Dr Zoe McGovern and Dr Jessica Donohoe as they explore - ๐’๐ž๐ง๐ฌ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐Ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฅ๐จ๐š๐: ๐‡๐จ๐ฐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐’๐ฉ๐จ๐ญ ๐ข๐ญ ๐„๐š๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐„๐ฌ๐œ๐š๐ฅ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง.

Understanding the early signs of sensory overload can make a big difference, helping to reduce distress and support calmer, more positive experiences.

This webinar is designed for parents and carers looking for practical insight and supportive strategies.

Secure your place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sensory-overload-how-to-spot-it-early-prevent-escalation-tickets-1982423782900

Supporting understanding. Supporting connection.

Support doesnโ€™t stop at diagnosis - for many, it starts there.Knowledge leads to better choices and self-compassion.What...
28/05/2026

Support doesnโ€™t stop at diagnosis - for many, it starts there.

Knowledge leads to better choices and self-compassion.
What support would help you or your child most?

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