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Welcome to WaitingWell

WaitingWell is an online, holistic initiative designed to support individuals on neurodiversity waiting lists across the UK.

The programme acknowledges the lengthy waiting times for an Autism or ADHD assessment, which can evoke a complex mix of emotions, including frustration, apprehension and concern about the outcome. These feelings are common and understandable given the uncertainties in the diagnostic process.

WaitingWell seeks to support people, both young and old, by offering practical information, evidence-based strategies and meaningful support both before and after a diagnosis.

Helpful Articles

Man in red t-shirt, baseball hat wearing ear pods smiling with sleeve tattoos on both armsUnderstanding the ProcessAfter Your Autism/ADHD Assessment
April 7, 2025

After Your Autism/ADHD Assessment

After Your Autism/ADHD Assessment After an autism or ADHD diagnosis, there are several important steps that typically follow, but what…
Rhyd Cole
A young woman and a boy are sitting together, looking at a laptop. They are indoors in a kitchen setting, with light-colored walls around them. The woman is dressed casually, and both have focused expressions as they engage with the screen.Understanding the ProcessHow Right to Choose Works for ADHD Assessments in the UK
April 7, 2025

How Right to Choose Works for ADHD Assessments in the UK

Right to Choose is an NHS policy that can potentially help reduce wait times for ADHD assessments in England. Here's…
Rhyd Cole
A diverse group of people sitting around a table with laptops, collaborating and working together in an indoor office setting.Practical SupportWorkplace Accommodations You Can Ask for Before a Diagnosis of Autism or ADHD in the UK
April 7, 2025

Workplace Accommodations You Can Ask for Before a Diagnosis of Autism or ADHD in the UK

In the UK, even without a formal diagnosis of autism or ADHD, you are still entitled to ask for reasonable…
Rhyd Cole
Specific SupportWhat Support is Available for Teens Before an Autism and ADHD Assessment?
April 7, 2025

What Support is Available for Teens Before an Autism and ADHD Assessment?

There are several types of support available for teenagers before an autism and ADHD assessment. These resources can help prepare…
Rhyd Cole
Support StrategiesDifferent Neurodivergent Learning Styles and How to Accommodate them
April 7, 2025

Different Neurodivergent Learning Styles and How to Accommodate them

Neurodivergent individuals have diverse learning styles that may require specific accommodations. Here's how different neurodivergent learning approaches are typically supported…
Rhyd Cole
Self-UnderstandingCommon traits of autism in adults in the UK
April 7, 2025

Common traits of autism in adults in the UK

Autism Spectrum Disorder (autism) in adults, including in the UK, can present a variety of traits. While every individual with…
Rhyd Cole