ASD Assessments for Adults

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessment for adults

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) doesn’t only affect children. Many adults live for years without a diagnosis, often feeling misunderstood or out of step with others. If you've ever wondered whether you might be autistic, an ASD assessment for adults could give you the clarity and answers you've been looking for.

At PLE Health, we offer professional, private ASD assessments for adults. Our aim is to help you understand yourself better—whether you’re seeking support, peace of mind, or a formal diagnosis.

What is autism in adults?

ASD affects how people experience social situations, process information, and interact with the world. For adults, signs can be subtle and are often masked by learned coping strategies.

You might:

  • Struggle with social interactions or reading social cues

  • Prefer routines or find change difficult

  • Have intense interests or focus deeply on specific topics

  • Find certain sounds, lights, or textures overwhelming

  • Feel exhausted after socialising

  • Have always felt “different,” but never known why

An assessment can help you understand whether these experiences may be linked to autism.

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Why get assessed as an adult?

Many adults seek an ASD assessment after:

  • Years of feeling different or misunderstood

  • A referral from a therapist or employer

  • Learning more about autism and recognising the signs in themselves

  • A friend or family member being diagnosed

Why get assessed?

Getting a diagnosis as an adult can help you:

  • Better understand your strengths and challenges

  • Access support in the workplace or education

  • Improve relationships by understanding your needs

  • Reframe past experiences through a new lens

Diagnosis isn’t about putting a label on you—it’s about understanding what helps you thrive.

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What the assessment involves

Our adult ASD assessments are carried out by qualified psychologists with experience in neurodevelopmental conditions. The process typically includes:

  • A detailed clinical interview exploring your development and experiences

  • Autism-specific diagnostic tools (e.g. ADOS-2 or AQ questionnaires)

  • Optional input from someone who knew you as a child

  • A calm, supportive space to talk openly

The assessment is tailored to you and can be done in person or remotely. If you are not diagnosed with ASD, we still provide guidance to help with any challenges identified.

Why choose PLE Health?

Fast
appointments

No NHS delays or waiting lists

Qualified
Clinicians

HCPC-registered psychologists with specialist training

Comprehensive
reports

Useful for personal insight or formal workplace support

Non-judgemental approach

You’ll be treated with respect, care, and understanding

ASD assessment for adults

Frequently asked questions:

'The therapist has saved my life, I was in a very very bad place and only getting worse with each day. She has helped me find myself again and given my family their mom back, my husband his wife back and me myself back'. – Client‘They have helped me through this period and in achieving my initial objectives. I appreciated her focus and how, session by session, she assisted me in building my confidence and learning tools that allow me to better approach situations and challenges that I once would have found anxious or overwhelming’. – Client‘I've already told them this, but I am so grateful for the help she's given me over the last few months and I will miss chatting to her. She always made my feel at ease and I feel in a much better place than I was when I started my treatment.’  – Client‘I would like to express my gratitude to them. They are an excellent therapist, and I feel very lucky to have been his patient. I cannot recommend them highly enough.’  – Client‘They were great, felt really comfortable at our sessions, was able to give me tools to help me going forwards.’ – Client‘They were a fantastic therapist. I felt like our chats were really productive & have helped me to move past my trauma. I’m only sad that I can’t speak to them for longer because I genuinely looked forward to our conversations but for now I really appreciate all of the work that we have done. I don’t have the vocabulary to explain how effective & how brilliant she is but safe to say, I could not recommend or endorse them in any stronger terms. Thanks again.’ – Client‘If I need to see anyone in the future, I will be seeking to use PLE Health. She's has been great for me. I feel I have tools that I can use going forward, miss my sessions already.’  – Client‘I benefitted greatly from the sessions and now able to function.’  – Client‘They talked me through everything brilliantly to get my treatment started.’ – Client
'The therapist has saved my life, I was in a very very bad place and only getting worse with each day. She has helped me find myself again and given my family their mom back, my husband his wife back and me myself back'. – Client‘They have helped me through this period and in achieving my initial objectives. I appreciated her focus and how, session by session, she assisted me in building my confidence and learning tools that allow me to better approach situations and challenges that I once would have found anxious or overwhelming’. – Client‘I've already told them this, but I am so grateful for the help she's given me over the last few months and I will miss chatting to her. She always made my feel at ease and I feel in a much better place than I was when I started my treatment.’  – Client‘I would like to express my gratitude to them. They are an excellent therapist, and I feel very lucky to have been his patient. I cannot recommend them highly enough.’  – Client‘They were great, felt really comfortable at our sessions, was able to give me tools to help me going forwards.’ – Client‘They were a fantastic therapist. I felt like our chats were really productive & have helped me to move past my trauma. I’m only sad that I can’t speak to them for longer because I genuinely looked forward to our conversations but for now I really appreciate all of the work that we have done. I don’t have the vocabulary to explain how effective & how brilliant she is but safe to say, I could not recommend or endorse them in any stronger terms. Thanks again.’ – Client‘If I need to see anyone in the future, I will be seeking to use PLE Health. She's has been great for me. I feel I have tools that I can use going forward, miss my sessions already.’  – Client‘I benefitted greatly from the sessions and now able to function.’  – Client‘They talked me through everything brilliantly to get my treatment started.’ – Client