Autism Assessments for Adult Women
If you're an adult woman or AFAB person questioning whether you might be autistic, an assessment can offer clarity—and help you understand your life through a new, affirming lens.
For years, autism in women has been overlooked. Many of us mask, internalise, and present in ways that don’t match outdated stereotypes. As a late-diagnosed autistic woman and expert in female autism, I offer assessments designed specifically with your experience in mind.
My approach is compassionate, evidence-based, and centres your inner world which is often hidden from others but deeply valid. I'm the author of Women with Autism, a contributor to Psychology Today and Autism Spectrum News, and a trained ADOS-2 assessor, adapting the process for adult women.
I was diagnosed in my late forties, so I understand what it feels like to go through life without having the words to describe your experience. While I work with all adults, many women over the age of 40 find my approach especially validating. I recognise the lifelong patterns of masking and adapting that can mean autism is often missed in more traditional assessments.
For many people I work with, it’s not about a psychiatric diagnosis. It’s about self-understanding, validation, and making sense of a life that may have felt out of step. A non-clinical assessment can offer clarity, emotional relief, and practical support—whether in the workplace, education, or simply moving forward with more self-compassion.
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If you’re not quite ready for a full assessment, my personalised screening can help. It includes a detailed intake form that I have developed as well as analysis of more standard screening tools, offering written guidance on your next steps. Click here to learn more.
You’ll receive:
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A 2-hour live Zoom session
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Analysis of screening tools
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A detailed written report
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Workplace/education recommendations (if needed)
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A follow-up support session
The full assessment is £750 (around $950). Alternatively, you are welcome to pay in three instalments, which involves a slightly longer wait-time.
👉 Watch the video here to learn more or book your full-fee assessment here, or your instalment assessment here. To have a chat about the assessment process, please arrange a call here or contact me for more information.
*Please note: you can pay in your chosen currency at time of booking*
Refunds are not available once you have booked your appointment, but if you need to reschedule you are welcome to do so as long as 24 hours notice is provided.
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Client Experiences of their Autism Assessment
"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
Adult Autism 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.
Click here to watch a video I've made about the assessment process.
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I offer this assessment to clients throughout the world.
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Included within your assessment:
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Initial analysis of screening tests, including AQ-50, RAADS-R and CAT-Q
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Analysis of parental form (if provided - many adults cannot or do not wish to submit a parental form, which is fine - it's your experience that matters)
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2 hour live zoom assessment session
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Written report
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Follow-up zoom meeting and advice
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Work or university separate report if required
The first stage in the assessment involves taking the tests on the website. Females and AFAB people, 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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