ADULT AUTISM ASSESSMENT • CENTRAL LONDON

Dr Alison Lennox

MA (Cantab) MBBS MRCPsych PGCert FHEA

One of only a few UK psychiatrists focusing exclusively on autism. Compassionate, neuroaffirmative assessments for those aged 17 and over, from across the UK and internationally. Specialising in late-identified autism, AuDHD, and complex co-occurring conditions.

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Who finds their way to me

  • Your life works, broadly, but at a high cost. You’ve succeeded by working harder than others, then privately recovering. The strain is starting to show.

  • You are anxious you might have spent a lifetime masking. Someone close has raised the possibility, but you’ve been told you “don’t look autistic.”

  • You’ve gathered multiple mental health labels, or maybe ADHD, but something isn’t adding up.

  • Your psychiatrist or therapist suspects autism. Together you want your care to reflect who you really are.

  • A complex physical picture: hypermobility, EDS, PoTS, ME/CFS, chronic pain. You’ve seen many specialists but need to join the dots.

  • An earlier assessment didn’t feel like you. You’d like to be considered for a second opinion.

  • You were diagnosed as a child, and the conversation stopped there. You’d like to understand more.

You might recognise yourself in one of these.

Services

  • Full adult autism assessment

    A comprehensive diagnostic assessment leading to a formal outcome.

  • Standalone autism screening (non-diagnostic)

    An indicative screening that explores autistic traits without producing a formal diagnosis.

  • Combined autism and ADHD assessment

    A single integrated assessment covering both autism and ADHD.

  • Autism diagnosis review

    For adults diagnosed in childhood who want their diagnosis contextualised today.

  • Second opinion assessment

    For people who've had a previous assessment and want it reviewed or reconsidered.

Credentials

Education

  • University of Cambridge, MA (Cantab)

  • University College London, MBBS

  • Oxford University Medical Education Fellow

  • Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

  • Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, 2014

  • Oxford University Department of Psychiatry, Honorary Teaching Fellow

Leadership & training

  • Member of Royal College of Psychiatrists Neurodevelopmental Committee

  • Lecturer in autism diagnosis, National Autism Training Programme for Psychiatrists (NATPP)

  • Mentor to Consultant Psychiatrists on the NATPP

  • Co-author of RCPsych patient leaflet on Autism and Mental Health

Clinical practice

  • Private Consultant Neurodevelopmental Psychiatrist

  • Former Clinical Lead for an NHS Adult Autism Diagnostic Service

  • GMC Specialist Register with Liaison Psychiatry endorsement (trained in the intersection of physical and mental health)

  • Wellbeing Coach in Elite Sport

Lived experience

  • I am a late-diagnosed autistic psychiatrist with synaesthesia

  • I share this because I am commonly asked, and it informs how I work

  • I bring both clinical expertise and personal understanding to how I design every assessment

  • "Her compassion and professionalism made all the difference."

  • “Starting off a process to get yourself diagnosed at age 60 is not that easy, but it has been a thoroughly worthwhile experience.”

  • "I cannot thank her enough for understanding our son so well having only met him that one day."

  • "I felt listened to and safe during the assessment."

  • "The assessment made me feel strong."

  • “She was informative, understanding and empathetic and I have come home feeling lighter of mind.”

  • "The kindness shown to us was outstanding. Dr Lennox made our meeting with her so easy."

  • "This has changed everything."

  • "It is obvious you have written this report with kindness and care - it reflects me very well."

  • "She related to me as an equal rather than a 'patient'."

  • "I am grateful for her kindness and approach during our assessment. I am not used to people being kind in my life so I really recognise this."

  • “I had worried that masking might be a barrier… or that I wouldn't know what details to mention but Dr Lennox's expertise and systematic approach naturally addressed these challenges."

  • "I felt seen, heard and respected."

  • "I left her office feeling understood, validated, and equipped with new insights into my life. I cannot recommend Dr Lennox highly enough to anyone seeking an autism diagnosis."

  • "Nothing short of fantastic."