AdultAutismADHD
What is Autism?
Autism is a lifelong developmental disability which affects how people communicate and interact with the world. Autism is a spectrum - this means everybody with autism is different.
Nobody knows what causes autism, or if it has a cause.
Symptoms include:
- hard to communicate and interact with other people
- hard to understand how other people think or feel
- find things like bright lights or loud noises overwhelming, stressful or uncomfortable
- have anxiety or become upset about unfamiliar situations and social events
- take longer to understand information
- do or think the same things over and over
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What is ADHD?
ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
We don't know what causes it. It can effect children and adults. In adults, smptoms can include:
- organisation and time management
- following instructions
- focusing and completing tasks
- coping with stress
- feeling restless or impatient
- impulsiveness and risk taking
- issues with relationships or social interaction
Assessment for Adult Autism or ADHD
Please download and complete the questionnaires