AuDHD: Combined ADHD and Autism

Many people are both autistic and have ADHD, sometimes called AuDHD. The two frequently co-occur, and a single combined assessment can explore both at once, which is why ThinkBetter offers a combined screening pathway.

ADHD and autism often co-occur

Autism and ADHD frequently appear together. They share overlapping features around attention, executive function and managing competing demands, and many people meet criteria for both. Recognising one does not rule out the other.

Source: NICE CG142 (assess for coexisting neurodevelopmental conditions); clinical literature on ADHD/autism co-occurrence.

Why a combined view helps

Because the two overlap, looking at both together can give a fuller picture than assessing one in isolation. ThinkBetter's combined screening covers both the ADHD (ASRS) and autism (AQ-10) screeners, and the clinics we connect you with can assess for both.

Still a screening step, not a diagnosis

As with each condition individually, the combined screening only indicates whether a full assessment is worth pursuing. Diagnosis of either or both conditions comes from clinical assessment.