Course Description
This Autism and ADHD Assessment Training provides a structured, evidence-informed framework for assessing and diagnosing Autism and ADHD in adults. It is designed for clinicians who want to move beyond surface-level DSM criteria and develop a deeper understanding of how neurodevelopmental conditions present across diverse adult profiles.
A central focus of the training is identifying internalised or masked presentations that may not align with stereotypical diagnostic expectations. You will learn how to recognise subtle social, sensory, executive functioning, and executive functioning patterns that are frequently overlooked, particularly in clients who have historically been misdiagnosed or dismissed.
The training aligns with the Autism CRC National Guideline for the Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism in Australia and the AADPA Australian Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline for ADHD. It integrates these contemporary frameworks with neurodiversity-affirming principles to support collaborative, respectful, and clinically rigorous assessment practice.
You will receive practical instruction in diagnostic interviews, screening tools, differential diagnosis, and report writing, with demonstration videos, structured case examples, and applied exercises to consolidate clinical reasoning and diagnostic confidence.
By the end of the training, you will have a clear, defensible, and structured approach to adult Autism and ADHD assessment that reflects current Australian standards and strengthens diagnostic accuracy.
Learning Objectives
By completing this training, you will be able to:
- Identify how Autism and ADHD present in adults, including internalised and masked profiles
- Recognise and assess AuDHD (Autistic + ADHD combined) presentations with clinical clarity
- Apply a structured framework for differential diagnosis across overlapping conditions including OCD, BPD, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, and Social Anxiety
- Select and interpret adult screening tools appropriately
- Conduct and interpret MIGDAS-2 and DIVA-5 diagnostic interviews with confidence
- Develop comprehensive, neurodiversity-affirming diagnostic reports
- Integrate case formulation and structured clinical reasoning into adult assessment practice
Terms of Purchase
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