Dr Zoe Cross, Experienced Clinical Psychologist Supporting Adults and Children

An autism assessment is a supportive process that helps specialists build a complete understanding of how you or your child experiences the world. Rather than relying on a single test, it combines conversations, developmental history, recognised assessment tools and gentle observation. The aim is not to judge, but to understand individual strengths, differences and support needs so that the right support and recommendations can be provided.

Medication is one of several evidence-based treatment options for ADHD. Some people choose medication because it helps improve attention, reduce impulsivity and make everyday tasks feel more manageable. Others decide that different forms of support are more appropriate. If medication is chosen, it is introduced gradually through a carefully monitored process called titration, allowing the dose to be adjusted safely while finding the balance between benefits and any side e

Booking an ADHD assessment can feel like a significant step. Whether you are seeking answers for yourself or your child, it's completely normal to wonder what will happen, what questions will be asked and whether you need to prepare in a particular way. Many people imagine an assessment as a formal test that they might somehow pass or fail. In reality, it is nothing like that. An ADHD assessment is a structured conversation designed to understand how your brain works, how

Booking an ADHD or autism assessment is often the first step towards understanding yourself or your child more fully. It is completely natural to feel uncertain about what will happen, what information you should bring, or whether you might forget something important. Many people worry that they need to prepare perfectly before attending an assessment. The good news is that you don't. An assessment is not an exam, and there are no right or wrong answers. The aim is simply