Péter Z, Oliphant ME, Fernandez TV. Motor stereotypies: A pathophysiological review. Front Neurosci. 2017(11):171. doi:10.3389/fnins.2017.00171 In addition to her work with The Adult Autism Practice, Davida continues to be Co-Director and Principal Psychologist at The Children’s Clinic, open since 2016 and providing multi-disciplinary services to children 0-18 with a strong specialty and expertise in assessing and supporting Autistic children. See www.thechildrensclinic.ie. The Awesome Autistic Go To Guide: A Practical Handbook for Autistic Teens and Tweens by Yenn Purkis

Bargiela S, Steward R, Mandy W. The experiences of late-diagnosed women with autism spectrum conditions: An investigation of the female autism phenotype. J Autism Dev Disord. 2016;46(10):3281-3294. doi:10.1007%2Fs10803-016-2872-8 Roadmap to Self-Empowerment for Autistic Adults *Participants from The Nicholas Center appears in Tool Kit cover image. Complete the form below to access the Co-occurring conditions and other common related issues like ADHD, GI issues, and autistic burnout, among othersBarrett SL, Uljarević M, Baker EK, Richdale AL, Jones CRG, Leekam SR. The Adult Repetitive Behaviours Questionnaire-2 (RBQ-2A): A self-report measure of restricted and repetitive behaviours. J Autism Dev Disord. 2015;45(11):3680-3692. doi:10.1007/s10803-015-2514-6 Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2) Module 4: The ADOS-2 is the gold standard for diagnosing autism in people of all ages. Module 4 is used specifically for adults and is not a questionnaire. Instead, the professional administering the test will observe how you respond to certain prompts. They evaluate both what you say and how you behave.

Dr Anna Day is an Autistic clinical psychologist, worked previously in the UK's NHS and is now a Senior Clinical Psychologist at The Adult Autism Practice. Anna's daughter is Autistic. Anna is passionate about advocating for Autistic rights and Neuro-Affirmative approaches within mental health care and education. Davida has contributed to local and national media including The Irish Times, The Sunday Independent, Newstalk, the Irish Independent, KCLR Radio and the Organisation for Autism Researchas well as professional publications in The Irish Psychologist. Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS): This 65-question test assesses social challenges, and is often used as part of a comprehensive battery of tests used to diagnose autism. The Guide to Good Mental Health on the Autism Spectrum by Jeanette Purkis, Emma Goodall and Jane Nugent Developmental,Dimensional,andDiagnosticInterview-AdultVersion(3Di-Adult): This standard tool for diagnosing adult autism focuses on how you communicate and interact in social situations. It also looks for intensely focused interests, such as an obsession with a particular object, and certain behaviors.Davida Hartman is an Adjunct Professor, as well as founder, Clinical Director and Senior Psychologist at The Adult Autism Practice and The Children's Clinic, both specialising in best practice Neuro-Affirmative autism assessments. She is also an author, having written many previous books with Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

In this brilliant book all the aspects for understanding autistic neurology and giving an appropriate assessment are clearly framed. 41% of the population remain undiagnosed and over 40% commit suicide. This handbook is an essential tool in understanding and assessing for autism. Want to get it right? You need this book! -- Dr. Wenn B. Lawson (PhD) AFBPsS MAPS.AASWJones SL, Johnson M, Alty B, Adamou M. The Effectiveness of RAADS-R as a Screening Tool for Adult ASD Populations. Autism Res Treat. 2021 Sep 11;2021:9974791. doi:10.1155/2021/9974791. Alongside her colleagues in The Adult Autism Practice, Davida has just published ‘ The Adult Autism Assessment Handbook: A Neurodiversity Affirmative Approach’ which is out now. Tara O'Donnell-Killen is the founder and Principal Psychologist at Thriving Autistic, a non-profit global multidisciplinary team of Autistic and otherwise Neurodivergent practitioners who specialise in supporting late-identified neurodivergent adults. Tara has held the role of Support lead for the Adult Autism Practice since inception and frequently lectures on Neuro-Affirmative Practice for universities across the UK and Ireland. This necessary book provides a valuable contribution to professional discourse regarding neuroaffirmative adult-appropriate autism assessments. Hartman and her colleagues have provided a clear, reasoned and practical set of steps that professionals can take towards providing high-quality person centred assessments founded on respect for the strengths and preferences of the individual. This will be an important resource for anyone working with autistic adults.

Davida has written several books with Jessica Kingsley Publishers on topics related to supporting Autistic children and young people. See www.davidahartman.ie. Davida does not currently undertake adult autism assessments in the practice, but is very happy to link you with one of our amazing team members, all of whom she works very closely with. Davida has been working with Autistic children, young people and adults for over twenty years. Prior to setting up The Children's Clinic and The Adult Autism Practice, she worked for ten years with the HSE as a Senior Psychologist in HSE Disability Services in Carlow/Kilkenny and prior to this in HSE Beechpark Services, Dublin (providing specialist services to Autistic children and their families).The original version of this guide was released in 2015 with a comprehensive review and update in 2023, led by a team of autistic adults, including outside contributors, with the help of Autism Speaks staff, board and advisory members. Recommended supplemental resources: Adult autism assessment is a new and fast-growing clinical area, for which professionals often feel ill-equipped. Autistic adults are often misdiagnosed which has enormous implications for their mental health.