"I'm ready to find out, but I need to understand what's involved and what it costs.”
Taking this step to understand yourself better shows real courage.
You're searching for answers to questions you've been asking, and we're here to help you find them. Let's start by understanding where you are right now.
Which of these sounds most like you?
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If you believe you experience the world in an Autistic way, you can start with an exploratory one-hour consultation.
You'll meet with one of our clinical psychologists who have lived experience as Autistic, ADHD, or neurodivergent
individuals themselves.
Together, you'll gently explore whether your characteristics, traits, and experiences align with being Autistic. Your
psychologist will help answer the questions you've been asking yourself and guide you through what comes next -
including the pros and cons of pursuing formal Collaborative Autistic Experience Identification.
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If you self-identify as Autistic and want formal recognition of your identity, we're here to help. We call this a Collaborative Autistic Experience Identification, which differs from the traditional assessment process which leads to a clinical autism diagnosis. It reflects our progressive, neuro-affirmative commitment to respecting and celebrating your unique Autistic experience.
Your identification journey includes three in-depth conversation sessions with one of our clinical psychologists who have lived experience as Autistic, ADHD, or neurodivergent individuals, followed by a post-identification support session.
Our approach celebrates your strengths while fully recognizing your support needs and understanding the complexities of everyday Autistic living.
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If you wish to explore whether you experience the world in an ADHD way and want formal identification, we're here for you. We approach this using a Collaborative ADHD Experience Identification model - moving away from traditional diagnostic language to honor our commitment to celebrating and respecting how you experience the world with ADHD.
You'll work through three meaningful conversation sessions with clinical psychologists who truly understand this journey - many bring their own lived experience as ADHD, Autistic, or neurodivergent individuals.After your identification, you'll receive a complimentary support session to help you navigate what comes next.
We focus on your strengths and what makes you uniquely you, while also recognizing the real support you may need
and the day-to-day realities of living with ADHD.
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Your identification journey includes three in-depth conversation sessions with one of our clinical psychologists who have lived experience as Autistic, ADHD, or neurodivergent individuals. followed by a post-identification support session. Our approach celebrates your strengths while fully recognising your support needs and understanding the complexities of everyday Autistic living.
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Consultations
Consultation
Autistic Experience
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If you believe you experience the world in an Autistic way, you can start with an exploratory one-hour consultation. You'll meet with one of our clinical psychologists who have lived experience as Autistic, ADHD, or neurodivergent individuals themselves.
Together, you'll gently explore whether your characteristics, traits, and experiences align with being Autistic. Your psychologist will help answer the questions you've been asking yourself and guide you through what comes next - including the pros and cons of pursuing formal Collaborative Autistic Experience Identification.
Whatever path you choose, our clinical psychologists will offer expert guidance and support every step of the way.
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1-hour online consultation
Client to complete an intake form before the session
Appointments advised by email within the outlined timeframe
Exploratory conversation guided by your psychologist
Discussion of next steps and potential pathways
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€300 | £260
Consultation
ADHD Experience
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If you believe you experience the world in an ADHD way, you can start with an exploratory one-hour consultation. You’ll meet with one of our psychologists who have lived experience as Autistic, ADHD, or neurodivergent individuals themselves.
Together, you’ll gently explore whether your characteristics, traits, and experiences align with an ADHD lived experience. Your psychologist will help answer the questions you’ve been asking yourself and guide you through what comes next - including the pros and cons of pursuing formal Collaborative ADHD Experience Assessment.
Whatever path you choose, our psychologists will offer expert guidance and support every step of the way.
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1-hour online consultation
Client to complete an intake form before the session
Appointments advised by email within the outlined timeframe
Exploratory conversation guided by your psychologist
Discussion of next steps and potential pathways
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€300 | £260
Combined Autistic
& ADHD Consultation
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This consultation explores both Autistic and ADHD experiences in one session. You’ll meet online with one of our psychologists for an exploratory conversation – where you can explore experiences about being Autistic, ADHD, or AuDHD and discuss whether your characteristics align with these traits. You can also explore the pros and cons of a formal identification assessment.
During the booking process, you can indicate if you’d like additional focus on ADHD. After the consultation, you can choose to investigate ADHD or Autistic experience separately, explore both further, or decide not to proceed - there’s no expectation to pursue Collaborative Identification.
Whatever path you choose, our psychologists will offer expert guidance and support every step of the way.
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1-hour online consultation
Intake form to complete before the session covering both Autistic and ADHD experiences
Appointment arranged by email within the outlined timeframe
Exploratory conversation guided by your psychologist
Discussion of your experiences across both Autistic and ADHD traits
Exploration of next steps and potential pathways
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€550 | £475
Assessments
Autistic Experience
Assessment
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If you self-identify as being Autistic and want formal recognition of your identity, we're here to help. We call this a Collaborative Autistic Experience Identification, which differs from the traditional assessment process that leads to a clinical autism diagnosis. It reflects our progressive, neuro-affirmative commitment to respecting and celebrating your unique Autistic experience.
The identification process includes three in-depth conversation sessions with one of our clinical psychologists who have lived experience as being Autistic, ADHD, or neurodivergent individuals, followed by a post-identification support session.
Our approach celebrates your strengths while fully recognising your support needs and understanding the complexities of everyday Autistic living. Whatever path you choose, our clinical psychologists will offer expert guidance and support every step of the way.
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First Appointment (1-1.5 hours): Before the first session, clients complete a detailed intake form which their clinical psychologist reviews and uses to guide an exploration of their lived experiences and personal history.
Second Appointment (1-1.5 hours): The clinical psychologist builds on themes that emerged in the first appointment, going deeper into the client's experiences and understanding.
Third Appointment (1-1.5 hours): This session reviews the key themes from both previous appointments and formally arrives at Autistic identification (or not). Because of the open, collaborative nature of the process, clients typically enter this session with a clear sense of the outcome - there are no dramatic reveals, just confirmation and clarity.
Included with your assessment is a one-to-one support session with our trusted partners the award-winning non-profit, Thriving Autistic. They'll welcome you into a vibrant neurodivergent community with social meet-ups, advocacy support, tailored resources, and provide access to their award-winning 6-week Discover Programme.
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ADHD Experience
Assessment
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If you wish to explore whether you experience the world in an ADHD way and want formal identification, we're here for you. We approach this using a Collaborative ADHD Experience Identification model - moving away from traditional diagnostic language to honour our commitment to celebrating and respecting how you experience the world with ADHD.
You'll work through three meaningful conversation sessions with clinical psychologists who truly understand this journey - many bring their own lived experience as ADHD, being Autistic, or neurodivergent individuals. After your identification, you'll receive a complimentary support session to help you navigate what comes next.
We focus on your strengths and what makes you uniquely you, while also recognising the real support you may need and the day-to-day realities of living with ADHD. Whatever path you choose, our clinical psychologists will offer expert guidance and support every step of the way.
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Collaborative ADHD Assessment
The identification process consists of three in-depth conversation sessions with a clinical psychologist, each lasting 1–1.5 hours.First Appointment (1–1.5 hours)
Before the first session, clients complete a detailed intake form which their clinical psychologist reviews and uses to guide an exploration of their lived experiences and personal history.Second Appointment (1–1.5 hours)
The clinical psychologist builds on themes that emerged in the first appointment, going deeper into the client's experiences and understanding.Third Appointment (1–1.5 hours)
This session reviews the key themes from both previous appointments and formally arrives at ADHD identification (or not). Because of the open, collaborative nature of the process, clients typically enter this session with a clear sense of the outcome - there are no dramatic reveals, just confirmation and clarity.Post-identification Support
Included with your assessment is a one-to-one support session with our trusted partners, the award-winning non-profit Thriving Autistic. They'll welcome you into a vibrant neurodivergent community with social meet-ups, advocacy support, tailored resources, and access to their award-winning 6-week Discover Programme.This process is all about getting to know yourself, finding your people, and building a life that works for you.
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Autistic & ADHD Experience Assessment
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Collaborative Autistic and ADHD Identification is a partnership between you and your psychologist. Together, you'll explore your experiences through five meaningful 1–1.5 hour in-depth sessions.
This process is neurodiversity-affirming and designed to help you gain clarity about whether you identify as Autistic, ADHD, or AuDHD. It’s an open, reflective approach that celebrates your strengths while acknowledging the realities of neurodivergent living.
Whatever path you choose, our clinical psychologists will offer expert guidance and support every step of the way.
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First Appointment (1–1.5 hours)
After completing a detailed intake form, clients meet with their clinical psychologist to explore their lived experiences and personal history. This initial conversation establishes the foundation for understanding how they experience the world.Second Appointment (1–1.5 hours)
The clinical psychologist expands on themes that emerged in the first session, delving deeper into specific experiences and patterns that may illuminate the client's neurodivergent identity.Third Appointment (1–1.5 hours)
This session examines the emerging themes more closely, exploring the nuances of how the client navigates daily life and interprets their experiences through a potentially Autistic, ADHD, or AuDHD lens.Fourth Appointment (1–1.5 hours)
The clinical psychologist brings together insights from all previous sessions, examining patterns and connections across the client's lifetime experiences. This deeper synthesis helps clarify how different aspects of their life may relate to being Autistic, having ADHD, or being AuDHD.Fifth Appointment (1–1.5 hours)
In this final session, the clinical psychologist and client review everything explored together and formally arrive at identification – whether Autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, or another understanding. Because of the clear, open collaborative approach throughout, clients usually enter this appointment with a clear sense of the outcome. This session offers confirmation, clarity about their identity, and guidance for moving forward.Post-identification Support
Included with your assessment is a one-to-one support session with our trusted partners, the award-winning non-profit Thriving Autistic. They'll welcome you into a vibrant neurodivergent community with social meet-ups, advocacy support, tailored resources, and access to their award-winning 6-week Discover Programme.This process is all about getting to know yourself, finding your people, and building a life that works for you.
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Post Assessment & Training
Post Assessment
Support
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Included with your Autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD assessments is a one-to-one support session with our trusted partners, the award-winning non-profit Thriving Autistic. They’ll welcome you into a vibrant neurodivergent community with social meet-ups, advocacy support, and tailored resources.
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Your Post-Assessment Session
Following your identification, you’ll meet with a member of the Thriving Autistic team for a dedicated support session focused on you – your needs, your next steps, and what life looks like beyond identification. Together, you’ll create a plan for moving forward that feels affirming, practical, and aligned with your unique goals.Ongoing Support
After your session, you’ll gain access to Thriving Autistic’s wider community and their 6-week Discover Programme. This includes live sessions, reflective tools, and connections with other Autistic and ADHD adults who share similar experiences. It’s about belonging, empowerment, and finding confidence in your identity. -
Included as part of all Collaborative Autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD Experience Assessments.
Additional standalone support sessions are available on request.
Training in Neurodiversity-Affirmative Approaches
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We provide online training that helps professionals shift from traditional diagnostic approaches to truly neurodiversity-affirmative practice. Whether you’re conducting Autistic identifications or supporting your organisation’s broader culture change, we’re here to guide your development.
Our interactive training is designed for psychologists and healthcare practitioners working in:
Adult Mental Health
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Primary Care
Community Network Disability
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Tailored to Your Organisation
We offer standard half-day and full-day training formats, but we adapt every session to meet your specific needs. We’ve worked with Ireland’s Health Service Executive (including CDNTs, Primary Care, and Adult Disability services), NEPS, doctoral training programs,
Neurodiversity Ireland, IASLT, and many other organisations - each with customised content that addresses their unique context.
What’s Covered:
Conducting neurodiversity-affirmative Autistic identification for adults
Comprehensive guidance on screening and identification tools
Gathering and interpreting information effectively
Creating affirming reports, letters, and documentation
Providing meaningful post-identification support
Training includes videos, interactive elements, and a comprehensive resource pack to support your ongoing practice.
Our flexible training is fully adaptable to meet your organisation’s specific needs. We’d be delighted to discuss your requirements and create a bespoke training package.
Reflective Practice Support
After training, we offer facilitated reflective practice sessions - a valuable space to explore how to integrate what you’ve learned into your day-to-day work and navigate challenges as they arise.
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Expert Partnerships & Resources
The Adult Autism Practice partners with Thriving Autistic, The Children’s Clinic, and Childversity to deliver specialised training on child assessment and post-identification support. Our trainers co-authored the upcoming Neurodiversity Affirmative Child Autism Assessment Handbook (publishing later this year).
For an accessible introduction to our approach, read “What does it mean to be neurodiversity affirmative?” in The Psychologist, co-written by Davida, Anna, Jessica, Maeve, and Juliana from The Adult Autism Practice, and Tara from Thriving Autistic.
Expertise
Dr Maeve Kavanagh
Principal Clinical Psychologist at The Adult Autism Practice and Childversity
Dr Anna Day
Co-Principal Psychologist at The Adult Autism Practice
Katie Kerley
Consultant Occupational Therapist, The Adult Autism Practice Clinical Director, Horizons Therapy Services
Davida Hartman
Clinical Director at The Adult Autism Practice
Principal Psychologist at The Children’s Clinic
Tara O’Donnell-Killen
Post-identification Support Lead at The Adult Autism Practice
Founder and Director at Thriving Autistic and The Neurodivergent Practitioner Community
Other Autistic psychologists and assistant psychologists from The Adult Autism Practice often join this core team for training events.
The Adult Autism Practice is neurodivergent-led and Thriving Autistic is Autistic-led. We are a proud mix of Autistic, otherwise neurodivergent, and neurotypical practitioners.
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Full Day Training
£3,036 | €3,500
Half Day Training
£2,150 | €2,500
Training is capped at 30 attendees to encourage rich discussion and meaningful learning. Need to accommodate a larger team? Contact us for a tailored quote - larger groups require additional trainers to maintain our interactive approach.
ContactContact us at training@adultautism.ie
Follow-on
Assessments
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Our follow-on assessments are designed for anyone who has already completed an Autistic or ADHD Experience Assessment and now wishes to explore the other area in more depth. You can decide this in your own time. Many people naturally grow curious as their understanding deepens, and choosing a psychologist who works across both lived Autistic and ADHD experiences means you can continue with someone who already knows you and your story. There’s no need to start again or re-explain your history.
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When you’re ready, you’ll complete a dedicated booking form for returning clients. Your psychologist will guide you through two additional online sessions, focused on exploring either your lived ADHD experience or your lived Autistic experience, depending on what you’d like to understand further. The structure mirrors your first assessment but is tailored to build on what you’ve already covered.
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€1,000 | £845