Signposting to Assessments

Think you might be Autistic or have ADHD?

Here's some information about how to access assessments

Matthew’s Hub cannot provide assessments, but we have collected some useful links to signpost you to the right information. Please note, these details are for people living in Hull and East Yorkshire region.

Adults Autism

To access an assessment, you will need to book an appointment with your GP and ask them to refer you to the Humber Adult Autism Diagnostic Service (HAADS). Before your GP appointment it is useful to prepare a list of examples of difficulties you’ve had in adulthood and childhood with:

• communication
• social interaction
• need for routine
• sensory difficulties

For full information please visit the HAADS website

Adults ADHD

To access an assessment, you will need to book and appointment with your GP and then you’ll need to use a service called Right to Choose. The ADHD UK website provides a helpful step-by-step guide, including a downloadable form and letter and more information about the diagnostic pathway.

For full information please visit the ADHD UK website

Children Under 18 - Autism and ADHD

To access an assessment the usual route is through your school SENCO (Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator)

You will need to request a referral to the Neurodiversity Front Door Team and give examples of difficulties your child has with:

• Communication
• Social Interaction
• Need for routine
• Sensory Difficulties

For full information please visit the Neurodiversity Front Door Team website

Still unsure whether you want to pursue an assessment?

If you are not sure whether you want to seek assessment for yourself or your child, you may wish to look at our upcoming online training. In these sessions you can learn more about ADHD and Autism and the common traits and sensitivities. These sessions are free for those living in Hull and East Yorkshire.

• Autism Training - A general introduction
• ADHD Training - A general introduction
• Autism Training - An introduction for parents, carers and family of under 18s
• ADHD Training - An introduction for parents, carers and family of under 18s

Click here to view our Upcoming Training Sessions