Autism Assessments for Adult Women
Hello. I'm Claire and I was diagnosed with autism in my late forties. As a therapist, researcher, author and Psychology Today expert on women's autism, I provide a unique assessment process which is sensitive to women's needs and designed to pick up on subtle presentations of autism. I am not a psychiatrist and my assessment is not a psychiatric diagnosis and will not appear on your medical notes. I hold a Ph.D. and am an experienced researcher and trained in ADOS-2 diagnosis, which is generally considered the gold standard of autism diagnosis. I adapt it to the needs of my adult women client group and have offered thousands of women the peace of mind they discover once they know they are autistic.
For a list of books I have authored, click here.
Client testimonials
"I was so worried before the assessment but Claire totally put my mind at ease. She was warm and caring and listened very carefully. I can't thank her enough."
Mandy
"It was important to me to talk to someone who not only knew about women's autism, but who was autistic themselves. I felt totally understood from the first few moments of the session in a way that I can honestly say I never have been."
Jo
"I have been in and out of psychiatric services my whole life. Part of me really didn't want to do this but it was amazing. It was so in-depth and nothing like the psychiatric experiences I've had in the past!"
Skye
Assessment Process
As an autistic woman, therapist, researcher and ADOS-2 trained practitioner, I offer an in-depth, open session where we explore whether or not you are likely to be autistic. I draw on screening tests used in the clinical diagnostic procedure, apply an adapted ADOS-2 which is sensitive to women's needs, and follow DSM-5 guidance. Your session is never rushed and, having been through the process myself, I am sensitive to just how difficult it can be to attend an appointment of this nature.
I offer this assessment to clients throughout the world.
Included within your assessment:
Initial analysis of screening tests, including AQ-50, RAADS-R and CAT-Q
Analysis of parental form (if provided - many adults cannot or do not wish to submit a parental form, which is fine)
90 minute live zoom assessment session
Written report
The first stage in the assessment involves taking the tests on the website. Females and AFABs, particularly, often achieve lower or more "borderline" scores in the tests. If you'd like to have a chat to discuss your result, either by phone or email, please get in touch with me. To hear about previous clients' experiences, click here.
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