The moment a clinician tells you that your child is autistic is rarely straightforward. Even when you have been expecting it — perhaps even hoping for it, because a diagnosis means answers and access to support — it can still bring a rush of complicated emotions. Relief, grief, clarity, overwhelm, love, worry. All of these […]
Looking at both ADHD and autism? Our full parent guide — NHS Right to Choose: Free ADHD & Autism Assessment in England — covers eligibility, the step-by-step referral process, realistic 2026 waiting times, and what to do if your GP says no. If you are in England and facing an NHS autism waiting list that […]
Autism and ADHD frequently co-occur. Research suggests that somewhere between 50 and 70 per cent of autistic people also meet the criteria for ADHD, and a significant proportion of people with ADHD are also autistic. For many families, the question is not “which one is it?” but “could it be both — and can we […]