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Last reviewed: 02/23/2026 Reviewed by: Dr. Kiesa Kelly If you’re looking for an AuDHD evaluation , you might recognize the pattern: parts of you feel unmistakably ADHD, and other parts feel unmistakably autistic. You might crave novelty and stimulation, yet get overwhelmed quickly. You might look “high-functioning” on paper, yet feel exhausted behind the scenes. The informal term AuDHD  is often used to describe this overlap of autism and ADHD. It isn’t a separate diagnosis,

Last reviewed: 02/23/2026 Reviewed by: Dr. Kiesa Kelly If you’re considering an adult ADHD assessment , you’re probably looking for two things: clarity (is it ADHD, something else, or both?) and a plan you can actually use. The process can feel intimidating, especially if you’ve been dismissed before or you’re worried you’ll “mess up” the appointment. In this article, you’ll learn: What usually happens in an ADHD assessment for adults, in what order What a comprehensive evalu

Last reviewed: 02/12/2026 Reviewed by: Dr. Kiesa Kelly If ADHD masking burnout  is hitting you in midlife, it can feel confusing: you’re still “doing the things,” but everything costs more energy than it used to. You may look organized, competent, and fine, while privately living in a constant state of catching up, overthinking, and emotional overload. In this article you’ll learn: What ADHD masking burnout is (and why it’s so common in high-masking women) The most common sig

Last reviewed: 02/12/2026 Reviewed by: Dr. Kiesa Kelly If you’ve spent decades “keeping it together,” it can be jarring when ADHD and menopause seem to team up and your symptoms suddenly spike. Tasks that used to be manageable take twice the effort. Brain fog shows up at the worst times. Your patience feels thinner, and your usual systems stop working. This is common, and it’s not a personal failure. The menopause transition can change sleep, mood, and cognition, and many wom

High-masking adults can “test fine” yet still struggle daily. This article explains why a comprehensive adult autism assessment often depends more on a skilled clinical interview and developmental history than on tests alone.

If your brain won’t turn off at night perimenopause, you are not imagining it. Sleep fragmentation can create ADHD-like symptoms (focus, memory, mood), and ADHD can also make “winding down” harder. This guide helps you sort sleep-only vs ADHD + sleep patterns and know what to track before an assessment.

Perimenopause insomnia and ADHD can look nearly identical. Learn how sleep disruption drives brain fog and focus problems, what to track, and how a quality adult ADHD assessment separates sleep effects from ADHD.

High masking ADHD women can look organized on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, scattered, and exhausted on the inside. In perimenopause and menopause, sleep disruption and shifting hormones can make long-held coping strategies stop working. Here’s how masking shows up in midlife, what a quality assessment looks like, and gentle next steps.

Comprehensive psychological evaluations for test accommodations help students and professionals with ADHD, autism, and learning disabilities access fair testing conditions on SAT, ACT, LSAT, MCAT, GRE, and bar exams. Learn how proper documentation unlocks extended time and other crucial supports.