The Adolphus Practice

21/08/2025

We're very excited to announce that from the 1st September 2025, we will be moving location to a wonderful, self contained office suite in central Devizes. All our in person appointments will be taking place here from September onwards. More information will be added to our website www.theadolphuspractice.co.uk over the next few weeks. You can email us at hello@drkatieadolphus.co.uk or use the 'contact us' button on our website if you have any questions. Thank you, the TAP team!

28/07/2025

Some absolutely lovely feedback from a recent client.
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11/07/2025

💡 NEW EPISODE OUT NOW 💡
Ep. 10 – Autism Assessments: Breakthroughs in Self-Discovery and Identity

What happens when masking is mistaken for coping? When diagnosis arrives after decades of exhaustion and autistic burnout? When finding your truth means unlearning almost everything you were told about yourself?

In this powerful episode, autism and ADHD coach “Alfi” shares her late-diagnosis journey alongside Clinical Psychologist Dr. Katie Adolphus and host Dr. Esther Cole. Together, they unpack the emotional toll of navigating a neurotypical world, the transformative clarity of diagnosis, and the liberating shift from surviving to self-accepting.

🎧 A must-listen for:
🔹 Late-diagnosed autistic individuals
🔹 Parents, educators & mental health professionals
🔹 Anyone curious about the difference between masking and adapting—and the radical power of knowing who you are.
🔹 Wanting a deeper understanding of key terms like “rejection sensitivity”, “autistic burnout” and “internal autism”…

💬 “Diagnosis gave me back my story.” – Alfi

https://www.lifespanpsychology.co.uk/podcast/episode/2b1211b1/autism-assessments-breakthroughs-in-self-discovery-and-identity

09/06/2025

This webinar looks really interesting and helpful.

https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ab6EaS7mx/

Dr Naomi Fisher discusses the psychology of demand avoidant anxiety in teenagers and explains how parents can help.

23/05/2025

Had a great day in Cardiff yesterday at the National Neurodiversity Shows with our Assistant Psychologists, Libby and Amy. The sun was shining, we attended some interesting seminars but also lovely to spend time together out of the office, in person and not online!

20/03/2025

This looks really helpful and is TOMORROW!

Here’s your final call for Day of ‘SEND’ which kicks off tomorrow morning at 9am.

You know the score by now, it’s an epic day jam-packed full of webinars hosted by our amazing advocates. Every webinar will take place live on Sunshine Academy – but don’t worry if you can’t join each one live, they will be available to watch again.

You have to be a subscriber of Sunshine Academy to join. It’s just £10.99 a month and there’s no minimum contract.

Day of 'SEND' will be such an incredible learning opportunity for everyone who is a SEND parent – don’t be the only one to miss out. Sign up here: www.sunshine-academy.co.uk

11/03/2025

To find out more about who we are and what we do, visit our website at www.theadolphuspractice.co.uk

To book a Pre-Assessment consultation for yourself or your child, you can do this online by visiting
www.theadolphuspractice.co.uk/assessment-options

Book a Pre Assessment Consultation if:

You know what assessment you want and are ready to get started on your journey of discovery OR you are unsure and want to speak to one of the team to help find the best next steps for you or your child. You may be unsure whether to pursue an autism or an ADHD assessment or both. You may have noticed things that suggest neurodivergence but are unsure whether any assessment at all is warranted and you want help to reach clarity about this.

If you have any questions at all, you can either use the 'contact us' button on our website, or alternatively email us at hello@drkatieadolphus.co.uk and we would love to help.

We look forward to hearing from you!

08/03/2025

Thank you for bringing this woman to our attention to the team at The Divergent Space

07/03/2025

Can we access medication through your service?

We are really pleased to have developed formal Prescribing Partnerships with two independent services. We also have good working relationships with independent Paediatricians and a Psychiatrist who trust our assessments and outcomes. Should we confirm that you or your child has ADHD we will share details of those services so that you can approach them, with our report, to consider medication should you wish to.

Can we get access to medication through the NHS after an assessment with you?

We have a very good track record of our outcomes being accepted by NHS services. You would need a referral to Community Paediatrics or Adult Psychiatry to begin exploring medication. GP’s do not start people on this type of medication. Whilst processes differ between locations, it is typically a shorter wait for medication once a diagnosis has been made compared to the wait for assessment.

The NHS is currently working out how to manage the big increase in requests for ADHD assessments and medication they have seen in recent times. We are describing the current situation as we understand it. We cannot guarantee the NHS’s approach to independently sourced diagnoses in the future.

Can we transition to getting medication through the NHS if we start the process independently?

This is called making a ‘Shared Care Agreement’ between the prescribing service and your GP. This is done after the titration process - that is ensuring the medication and dose are right for you. Our Prescribing Partners have good track records with establishing these agreements. They cannot, however, guarantee this as an outcome.

GP’s are currently neither obligated nor funded to take on shared care agreements with either NHS or independent services. In establishing a shared care agreement they do, however, take on clinical responsibility for prescribing. We understand that this means that some GP practices have made the decision not to accept shared care agreements with any service as a way of managing their workload and maintaining patient safety. Some GP’s are working as (or working towards becoming) ‘GP’s with Extended Roles’ or GPwERs’ to try and improve access to ADHD medication. If you are interested in considering medication for ADHD, it would be worth speaking to your GP about their practices approach to shared care agreements.

Providing an independent & well-respected diagnostic service for anyone who may be autistic/have ADHD

10/02/2025

It's great to see the team at Unblocked Thinking grow, led by the brilliant Jo.

Our goal is to create a supportive environment where clients can overcome challenges, develop effective strategies, and thrive in their lives.

23/10/2024

This is an amazing offer to schools from 2 leading autistic advocates in the area of understanding masking. Please do pass this information on to any schools in Swindon and Wiltshire so that they do not miss out.

18/10/2024

I have just got back from the excellent annual convention of The Cerebral Visual Impairment Society. Presentations from experts by experience, researchers and clinicians. I noticed so many themes that are similar to the experiences of autistic people and ADHDers. Also, so many 'signs' of CVI are similar to those of Autism and ADHD. It is going to take a while to process all of the learning from today.

I look forward to the ongoing conversations that are planned and sharing this new knowledge with the team and beyond.