Dr Sarah Michaels, GPwER in neurodevelopmental differences, answers key questions on ADHD and autism in adults, covering aspects such as prevalence and persistence from childhood, differentiating from mental health diagnoses, supporting diagnosis with appropriate screening tools and treatment considerations.
Learning objectives
This module will support your understanding and management of ADHD and autism in adults, including to:
- Recognise the prevalence and persistence of ADHD and autism into adulthood, and understand why people may present for the first time in adulthood.
- Differentiate ADHD from mental health diagnoses, including anxiety, depression and emotionally unstable personality disorder.
- Be aware of the licensed medications for adult ADHD, monitoring required and considerations of shared care.
- Understand masking and how to identify adults who may be autistic in primary care.
- Support neurodivergent patients on long waiting lists.
Author: Dr Sarah Michaels is a GPwER in neurodevelopmental differences and advanced ADHD practitioner. Dr Michaels is co-director, secretary and educator of B4ND (British Association for Neurodiversity) and a co-director of ADHD & Autism Associates LLP.
Date published: 08.05.26
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