I thought I was just disorganised.
Difficulty with attention, planning, time management and task completion can reflect deeper executive-function challenges.
Relevant pathways
Specialist assessment and support for ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, Mental Health and traits.
Personalised care. Evidence based. Patient focused.
Choose a pathway to explore
Consultant-ledExpert care from experienced specialist clinicians.Evidence-basedGrounded in recognised clinical guidance and careful assessment.Patient-focusedCare shaped around your goals, context and day-to-day functioning.Collaborative careWorking with GPs, families, schools, workplaces and partner clinics where helpful.Innovation-centricCombining specialist assessment with brain health, cognitive training and support beyond diagnosis.
01What brings people to APIS
People rarely come to us with a label.
They usually arrive with a story.
At APIS Clinic, you don’t need to arrive with certainty. Some people come seeking an ADHD, Autism or AuDHD assessment. Others come because they recognise traits, feel overwhelmed, or have spent years compensating without understanding why life feels harder than it should.
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The stories we often hear
I managed at school, but adult life feels different.
Many people compensate for years until work, relationships, parenting or life demands become harder to manage.
I have traits, but I’m not sure I meet the threshold.
Trait-Led Support helps you understand patterns, strengths and difficulties before deciding whether a full assessment is right.
Relevant pathways
I did well academically, so no one considered ADHD or autism.
Achievement does not rule out neurodevelopmental differences, masking or hidden strain.
It’s not just ADHD. Sleep, anxiety, fatigue or brain fog are also in the mix.
We look at the wider picture, including mental health, physical health and overlapping presentations.
Relevant pathways
I already have a diagnosis, but it never fully explained things.
Our Re-Diagnosis & Diagnostic Review pathway offers a fresh specialist perspective where previous explanations feel incomplete.
Relevant pathways
You may recognise patterns rather than a diagnosis
These patterns may point towards ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, mental health difficulties, physical health factors, or a combination of these.
02Starting points
Your starting point does not have to be a diagnosis
Because real life is more than one diagnosis
At APIS Clinic, we consider the wider picture: sleep, fatigue, hormonal changes, anxiety, depression, eating behaviour, addiction risk, pain, hypermobility, long COVID, cognitive fatigue and day-to-day functioning. Where helpful, and with consent, we liaise with GPs and specialist clinics so care feels joined-up rather than fragmented.
- Sleep
- Women’s health
- EDS / Hypermobility
- Long COVID / Fatigue
- Eating behaviour
- Addiction
03Your journey
How it works
A clear, predictable pathway from first contact to ongoing support.
- Step 1: Screening call & informationA friendly first conversation about what has brought you here.
- Step 2: Questionnaires & objective testsCompleted in one place before your appointment, with objective measures where appropriate.
- Step 3: Clinical assessment and conceptualisationA specialist explores your story, history and current functioning.
- Step 4: Feedback and reportClear findings explained in plain English, with a written report.
- Step 5: Support plan and next stepsPersonalised recommendations built with you.
Not sure?
You don’t need to know exactly what you need before contacting us.
Many people contact APIS because they have questions, not answers. We can help you decide whether ADHD assessment, autism assessment, AuDHD assessment, diagnostic review or trait-led support is the right starting point.
Who you’ll see
Your care team
You will be supported by clinicians experienced in ADHD, autism, AuDHD and mental health. We take time to understand your story, explain our thinking clearly, and build recommendations with you.
- Specialist-led
- Neuroaffirming approach
- Personalised support
Adult ADHD assessmentAutism assessmentAuDHD assessmentMental health assessmentTrait-led supportRe-Diagnosis & diagnostic reviewTreatment planningCognitive trainingILF neurofeedbackPartner clinic collaborationOngoing specialist care
Dr Dinesh Kannan
Neurodevelopmental Psychiatrist
- CEO & Clinical Director
Dr Savitha Prakash
Neurodevelopmental Psychiatrist
- COO
Dr Dalida Duvnjak
Consultant Psychiatrist
- Medical Director
Dr Johanna A Schipperheijn
Consultant Psychiatrist
Virendra Balgobin
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
- Clinical Governance and Nursing Lead
Akash Dass
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Jennifer Dias
Consultant Social Worker
Raj Dowlat
Registered Mental Health Nurse & Solicitor
Latest resources
All resources- Guide4 min readWhat happens in an ADHD assessment at APIS Clinic?A calm walk-through of each step, from screening call to written report, so nothing is a surprise.8 September 2026
- Article5 min readAuDHD: when ADHD and autism overlapWhy the combination can feel like an internal push-pull between stimulation and predictability, and why it is often missed.8 September 2026
- Article4 min readCognitive training and neuroplasticity: what it is, and what it is notHow structured, repeated practice may support attention, working memory and response control, and why it is a supportive intervention rather than a cure.8 September 2026
Professional links & affiliations
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