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At Sanctum, we advocate for a gender-sensitive approach to diagnosis and treatment.
ADHD in females often remains undetected, leading to significant impacts. Their symptoms, more internalized than males, challenge daily life and mental health.
How women present differently in ADHD and ASD
Less visible, internalised behaviours, such as inattention, emotional dysregulation, and a quieter form of hyperactivity. Often display certain characteristics that can differ from the typical presentations seen in males.
Social Challenges
Feel alienated and struggle with social interactions, leading to difficulties in forming and maintaining friendships.
Emotional regulation
Emotional symptoms include uncontrolled anger, mood swings, sensitivity to perceived criticism and difficulty managing emotions.
Sensory difficulties
Adult females with ASD report higher sensory sensitivities
Contact Us
0161 768 7634
Address 3 The Beeches, Beech Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 5ER
Email pam@sanctumhealthcare.co.uk
Available from 0900-1700
How hormones impact women with ADHD
Advanced precision assessments for ADHD and ASD
Oestrogen and Dopamine
Oestrogen is the female sex hormone. It also manages neurotransmitters in the brain, including dopamine, which is central to executive functioning & ADHD; serotonin (mood) and acetylcholine (memory). Fluctuations in oestrogen affect all women but are often felt more acutely in women with ADHD.
When oestrogen levels drop
Debilitating challenges during the marked hormonal shifts of puberty, pregnancy, postpartum (the time after childbirth), perimenopause and menopause. In the 7-10 days before the period is due, ADHD symptoms worsen. ADHD symptoms often unleash at the time of menopause.
Symptoms of ADHD get worse
Distractibility, attentional difficulties, difficulty sleeping, overthinking, impulsivity, irritability, increasingly sensitive, emotional challenges, trying to self sooth using food, shopping, alcohol or even drugs like cannabis. There is often impact on work, studying, relationships and social connections.
Female ADHD and Autism assessments
Sanctum have curated our female pathway based on the latest research and scientific evidence
Female sensitive assessment
Female physical health assessment
Menopause symptoms assessment
Menstrual cycle tracking tool
Self-esteem, emotions, alexithymia, sensory, perfectionismÂ
Disability assessment for work adjustments
What happens in your assessment?
Step 1
Complete Assessment Forms
Prior to your reviews, you’ll complete a series of comprehensive online health assessment forms so we can tailor the assessment to your needs.
This will include:
Self reports, observer feedback, performance testing, completing validated psychometric assessment tools and also assessment tools to assess your physical and hormonal health.Â
Step 2
Appointments with specialists
A review of your health assessment and symptoms. This is a crucial time to share your thoughts, concerns and experiences with ADHD or autism symptoms to help build any additional steps and follow-ups that may be required.Â
We will break down the process to make it easier for you in 2-3 stages. We will conduct diagnostic interviews, feedback of results and next steps discussion.Â
Step 3
Next steps and follow ups
The next steps are an important part of the journey. Your specialist review will uncover options that will help you understand your underlying challenges and empower you to make an informed choice regarding your next steps.Â
This could include:
Hormonal testing, Cycle tracking, Trial of medication, Psychoeducation, Support groups, Health coaching.
Female ADHD
Full ADHD Assessment
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Autism screening
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Female specific
Female Autism
Full ASD Assessment
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ADHD screening
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Female specific
Female Joint
Full ADHD + ASD Assessment
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Most comprehensive approach
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Female specific
Adolescent female ADHD
Full ADHD Assessment
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Autism screening
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Female specific
Adolescent Female Autism
Full ASD Assessment
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ADHD screening
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Female specific
Adolescent Female Joint
Full ADHD + ASD Assessment
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Most comprehensive approach
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Female specific
Why choose Sanctum?
We have one of the most comprehensive 360 degree approach to assessment, using multiple sources of evidence, leaving no stone unturned, to ensure diagnostic accuracy.
Our agenda- quality led by passion
Sanctum has been established since 2019 and is led by our founder Dr Raffi who has experience spanning over 2 decades. Neurodiversity isn't just a job for us, it's our passion.
Our approach
We don't just give you the answer, we don't just show you the working out, we educate you so that you are empowered to manage yourself in the longer term and aren't reliant on services.
When we say we understand, we mean it!
We have read every book and piece of research and have years of clinical experience, but what gives us the true badge of expert is being neurodiverse ourselves or as parents of neurodiverse children.
PL
Just a huge thank you to all the staff and doctors at Sanctum Healthcare. From first contacting you and arranging the assessments, to email exchanges and telephone conversations…everyone has been wonderful. It is such a daunting thing to undertake at 50 years of age, but the kindness and understanding shown to me was wonderful.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Sanctum Healthcare, and thank you once again.
CC
The service you offer has been outstanding from start to finish. I have friends across the country who have opted for private assessment for their own children and none have been as thorough, comprehensive and supportive.
The documentation you provided was shared with the school which prompted all staff to engage in a course to better understand ADHD in girls, which will help other children.
As a doctor myself, I felt listened to and included in the decision making process throughout.
Many congratulations on creating an excellent service
Book Your Assessment Today
Take the first step towards understanding and addressing your needs – schedule your assessment with Sanctum Healthcare today.
Address
3 The Beeches, Beech Lane
Wilmslow, SK9 5ER
Email Address
pam@sanctumhealthcare.co.uk
Telephone
0161 768 7634
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