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Welcome to Communicare Clinic. We provide specialist psychiatric assessment and treatment for adults and young people with specialist expertise with the Neurodevelopmental (ND) conditions Autism, ADHD, OCD and tics. We also have a keen interest and understanding of the overlap between physical and mental health and physical problems which are common in neurodivergent individuals.

It is our view that people are complex and can rarely be fully explained by one diagnostic label. Our holistic, formulation based approach makes us unique from other providers who we feel can often focus on symptom checklists and diagnostic labels only. In our clinic, we seek to understand people as individuals and think together with them what the causes of their problems are and how to actively improve them.

ND Assessment

We specialise in the assessment of the neurodevelopmental conditions and how they have shaped people's lives and caused problems over time, considering the cumulative impact of symptoms.

We specialise in considering the overlap and interaction of traits of different ND conditions and how that can mean people don't present in the 'typical' manner. For that reason our general preference is to complete generalised 'neurodevelopmental assessment'. However, we can offer:

Autism, ADHD & tic disorders.
Double assessment (AuDHD)
Second opinions
Diagnostic clarification
Post-diagnostic support

ND Formulation

Already diagnosed but still struggling?

Many people receive an Autism or ADHD diagnosis but continue to experience difficulties with education, work, relationships, mental health or physical symptoms. These diagnostic assessments don't often recognise the bigger picture.

Rather than repeating previous assessments, this appointment brings together your previous reports, current presentation and personal history to develop a comprehensive formulation. You'll receive a detailed written report with practical recommendations covering areas such as medication, psychological therapies, education or work, lifestyle, physical health and future care planning.

Mental Health

We also offer general psychiatric reviews and can help identify any mental health problems and provide ongoing support for you.

We can diagnose and treat the following conditions in Communicare Clinic, alongside more general medication reviews:

Anxiety
Depression
Trauma
OCD
Bipolar disorder
Psychosis
Personality difficulties
Medication reviews

Given the significantly higher rate of mental illness in neurodivergent individuals, we have a bespoke approach to general psychiatric review which considers and tailors for this.

ND & Physical Health

Many people experience symptoms that cannot easily be separated into either "physical" or "mental" health. Chronic pain, fatigue, dizziness, headaches, sensory symptoms, autonomic dysfunction, functional neurological symptoms and neurodevelopmental conditions frequently overlap and influence one another.

Rather than focusing on individual symptoms in isolation, we consider how neurological, physical and psychological factors interact to explain your overall experience.

Our aim is to provide a clear explanation of how these different factors fit together, together with practical recommendations that can guide future management and ongoing care.