Resources for patients, families & professionals
Practical guides, tools and information to help you prepare for assessments, understand ADHD and Autism (ASD), and support day-to-day life at home, school and work.
How this hub is organised
We have grouped our resources into sections so you can quickly find what you need.
Patients & families
Guides, checklists and tools for adults, children and carers
Schools, colleges & unis
Information that can be shared with education staff
GPs & referrers
Clinical and referral information for healthcare professionals
Webinars & events
Recordings and upcoming sessions
Guides for adults, children & families
These resources are designed to help you understand the process and feel more prepared.
- Preparing for an ADHD assessment (adults)
What to expect before, during and after an adult ADHD assessment, including tips on how to organise your history, examples of difficulties, and questions you might want to ask. - Preparing for an Autism (ASD) assessment (adults)
Guidance on thinking about childhood experiences, sensory profile, communication style and masking, with prompts you can reflect on at your own pace. - Preparing your child for a remote assessment
Simple, child-friendly explanations of what will happen, how long it will take and who they will talk to, plus practical suggestions for parents and carers. - ADHD & daily life – practical strategies
An overview of common challenges in focus, organisation and emotional regulation, with examples of tools that may help (planners, reminders, routines, visual supports). - Autism (ASD) & daily life – practical strategies
Suggestions for supporting sensory needs, communication, routines and transitions, with ideas to adapt for different ages. - Understanding your report
A guide to the structure of our reports, what key terms mean, and how to use the report to plan support with your GP, school, university or employer.
Information for education settings
Neurodevelopmental conditions can significantly affect learning and participation. These resources are designed to be shared with SENCOs, teachers, tutors and wellbeing teams.
- Supporting students with ADHD
An overview of how ADHD can present in the classroom or lecture hall, with practical adjustment ideas for instruction, environment and assessment. - Supporting autistic students
Information on common strengths and challenges, sensory needs, social understanding and routines, with examples of low-cost adjustments. - School information template for ADHD & Autism assessments
A structured form schools can complete to provide information for assessments, including strengths, concerns, strategies tried and support already in place. - Transition planning – moving between key stages
Guidance for planning transitions such as primary to secondary school or school to college, with suggested timelines and key information to share. - University and college support checklist
A checklist for students and staff to use when planning support in higher or further education (for example exam arrangements, study skills support and quiet spaces).
Resources for GPs & other professionals
We aim to make our pathways clear and straightforward for referrers.
- GP & referrer guide to MACC pathways
Overview of our ADHD and Autism assessment pathways for adults and children, including referral criteria and what to expect after referral. - Right to Choose ADHD referral information
Information for GPs on how to refer to MACC under NHS Right to Choose (where applicable), including required documentation and contact details. - Shared care information for ADHD medication
Outline of how we approach shared care for ADHD medication, including roles and responsibilities, monitoring expectations and communication routes. - Clinical information sheet – QbCheck
Summary of how QbCheck is used as part of ADHD assessment and monitoring, including limitations and how results are integrated into clinical decision-making. - Safeguarding & risk escalation routes
High-level summary of our safeguarding and risk processes, including how and when we communicate risk concerns to GPs and local services.
Webinars & online sessions
We periodically offer live and recorded sessions for patients, families and professionals.
You can expect topics such as:
- Understanding adult ADHD
- Autism and masking in women and girls
- Supporting children with ADHD at school and at home
- Preparing for university with ADHD or Autism
- Working with neurodivergent employees