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Examples of tools that may form part of an assessment include:<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"bns-hub-grid\">\n          <article class=\"bns-hub-card\">\n            <h3>Adult ADHD Assessment Tools<\/h3>\n            <ul class=\"bns-hub-tool-list\">\n              <li><strong>DIVA-5<\/strong>A semi-structured diagnostic interview exploring ADHD symptoms, functional impact and relevant experiences across childhood and adulthood.<\/li>\n              <li><strong>ASRS v1.1<\/strong>An adult ADHD self-report screening measure used to gather information about current ADHD-related symptoms.<\/li>\n              <li><strong>CAARS 2<\/strong>Adult ADHD rating scales that consider core symptoms and related areas of functioning.<\/li>\n              <li><strong>WURS<\/strong>A retrospective self-report measure used to explore ADHD-related experiences during childhood.<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n          <\/article>\n\n          <article class=\"bns-hub-card\">\n            <h3>Adult Autism and AuDHD Assessment Tools<\/h3>\n            <ul class=\"bns-hub-tool-list\">\n              <li><strong>MIGDAS-2<\/strong>A sensory-based interview process used to gather qualitative information about communication, relationships, emotions, sensory experiences and interests.<\/li>\n              <li><strong>ADOS-2<\/strong>A semi-structured, standardised observational assessment of communication, social interaction and restricted or repetitive behaviours.<\/li>\n              <li><strong>CAT-Q<\/strong>A self-report questionnaire exploring social camouflaging experiences such as masking, compensation and assimilation.<\/li>\n              <li><strong>AQ<\/strong>A self-report measure used to gather information about autistic traits. It is not diagnostic when used on its own.<\/li>\n              <li><strong>RAADS-R<\/strong>A self-report measure that may contribute information about adult autistic traits as one part of a broader assessment.<\/li>\n              <li><strong>SRS-2<\/strong>A rating scale that may provide information about patterns of social communication and interaction.<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n          <\/article>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <p class=\"bns-hub-note\"><strong>No single tool or questionnaire determines a diagnosis.<\/strong> Findings are interpreted alongside clinical interviews, developmental history, current functioning, relevant background information, differential considerations and collateral information where available.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <p class=\"bns-hub-note\">If you are looking for ongoing support rather than assessment, explore <a class=\"bns-hub-text-link\" href=\"\/neurodivergent-affirming-therapy\/\">neurodivergent-affirming therapy<\/a>. 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developmental history, current experiences, strengths, context and support needs. The appropriate pathway depends on your questions and individual circumstances.<\/p> <\/section>\n <section> <h2>Choose an Assessment Pathway<\/h2> <article> <h3>Adult ADHD Assessment<\/h3> <p>For adults exploring attention, executive functioning, restlessness, motivation, emotional regulation, masking and lifelong patterns that may be associated with ADHD.<\/p> <a href=\"\/adhd\/\">Explore adult ADHD assessment<\/a> <\/article> <article> <h3>Adult Autism and AuDHD Assessment<\/h3> <p>For adults exploring autistic traits or overlapping autism and ADHD experiences, including sensory needs, communication, routines, masking and burnout.<\/p> <a href=\"\/autism-audhd-assessment\/\">Explore autism and AuDHD assessment<\/a> <\/article> \n <h2>Assessment Tools That May Inform the Process<\/h2> <p>The measures selected depend on the referral question, developmental history and individual circumstances. Examples of tools that may form part of an assessment include:<\/p>\n <article> <h3>Adult ADHD Assessment Tools<\/h3> <ul> <li><strong>DIVA-5<\/strong>A semi-structured diagnostic interview exploring ADHD symptoms, functional impact and relevant experiences across childhood and adulthood.<\/li> <li><strong>ASRS v1.1<\/strong>An adult ADHD self-report screening measure used to gather information about current ADHD-related symptoms.<\/li> <li><strong>CAARS 2<\/strong>Adult ADHD rating scales that consider core symptoms and related areas of functioning.<\/li> <li><strong>WURS<\/strong>A retrospective self-report measure used to explore ADHD-related experiences during childhood.<\/li> <\/ul> <\/article>\n <article> <h3>Adult Autism and AuDHD Assessment Tools<\/h3> <ul> <li><strong>MIGDAS-2<\/strong>A sensory-based interview process used to gather qualitative information about communication, relationships, emotions, sensory experiences and interests.<\/li> <li><strong>ADOS-2<\/strong>A semi-structured, standardised observational assessment of communication, social interaction and restricted or repetitive behaviours.<\/li> <li><strong>CAT-Q<\/strong>A self-report questionnaire exploring social camouflaging experiences such as masking, compensation and assimilation.<\/li> <li><strong>AQ<\/strong>A self-report measure used to gather information about autistic traits. It is not diagnostic when used on its own.<\/li> <li><strong>RAADS-R<\/strong>A self-report measure that may contribute information about adult autistic traits as one part of a broader assessment.<\/li> <li><strong>SRS-2<\/strong>A rating scale that may provide information about patterns of social communication and interaction.<\/li> <\/ul> <\/article> \n <p><strong>No single tool or questionnaire determines a diagnosis.<\/strong> Findings are interpreted alongside clinical interviews, developmental history, current functioning, relevant background information, differential considerations and collateral information where available.<\/p> \n <p>If you are looking for ongoing support rather than assessment, explore <a href=\"\/neurodivergent-affirming-therapy\/\">neurodivergent-affirming therapy<\/a>. You can also review <a href=\"\/fees\/\">assessment fees<\/a> before enquiring.<\/p> <\/section>\n <section> <h2>Not Sure Which Assessment Fits?<\/h2> <p>A brief enquiry can help clarify which assessment pathway may best match the questions you want to explore.<\/p> <a href=\"\/contact-us\/\">Enquire about assessment<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.breathe-n-smile.com\/\">View booking times<\/a> <\/section> <\/main>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/breathe-n-smile.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2250","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/breathe-n-smile.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/breathe-n-smile.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breathe-n-smile.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breathe-n-smile.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2250"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/breathe-n-smile.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2250\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2320,"href":"https:\/\/breathe-n-smile.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2250\/revisions\/2320"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/breathe-n-smile.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2250"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}