Welcome to
The Adult Autism Practice
Welcome to the dedicated UK website for The Adult Autism Practice
Our team of professionally qualified and registered psychologists work across the UK, Ireland and beyond, providing Autistic identification in a kind and collaborative, online setting
These wonderful psychologists are supported by our two Principal Clinical Psychologists Dr Anna Day (UK based) and Dr Maeve Kavanagh (Ireland based)
We are leaders in the field, with a selection of our UK and Ireland based team members producing the
first ever book on Autistic assessment (or as we call it, identification) for adults
Click here for more info The Adult Autism Assessment Handbook
Proudly neurodiversity and LGBTQ+ affirmative, we believe being Autistic is valuable, valid and vital. With this understanding, we offer a refreshing and empowering, Autistic-informed approach to adult, autism assessment
Here is an article written by us on what it means to be Neurodiversity Affirmative
“I have wondered about whether I might be Autistic for a very long time and slowly but surely after doing some screening questionnaires and watching and listening to other people’s experiences I decided to take the plunge. One of my friends said ‘it is a very brave thing to do’ and perhaps it was; but it has been life changing. The process with this team could not have been more supportive, respectful and loving and although my suspicions were confirmed, it still came as a surprise. I think the team are aware of this and held me through the whole process of diagnosis and acceptance. They showed me that my neuro-difference was something to celebrate, they showed me how it had really helped me through my life and they demonstrated how it will continue to do so as I move forward. It has been an absolute revelation and it feels like I’ve been freed to get to know the real me, another great adventure to start in life’s journey. If you are unsure, take that leap, for me it has led to relief, awe, freedom and celebration.”
Out of respect for the Autistic community, including our Autistic team members, friends and colleagues, we use identity-first language on this website (i.e., ‘Autistic person’ instead of ‘person with autism’)
For more information on this topic, see these Autistic-led links: Don’t Mourn for Us, We are Autistic, Identity-first Language