How to Find a Clinician Who Understands AuDHD

Finding a clinician who understands AuDHD — not just ADHD or Autism separately — can be challenging. Many professionals are trained to diagnose one or the other, but not both, and may not recognize the interaction patterns.

ADDitude's guide to finding the right clinician covers practical steps: questions to ask during initial consultations, red flags that suggest limited understanding of co-occurrence, and directories of specialists. While focused on ADHD, the advice applies equally to seeking AuDHD-aware professionals.

Key tip: ask specifically whether they assess for both ADHD and Autism, and whether they're familiar with the concept of mutual masking.