What does autism mean in adults?
Autism is a neuropsychiatric disorder that affects how people perceive, process, and interact with the world. In adults, symptoms can be more subtle than in children, which means that many people go undiagnosed for a long time – especially women and non-binary people.
Typical signs of autism in adults:
- Need for predictability, routines and clear frameworks
- Difficulty with social communication or eye contact
- Sensitivity to sound, light, touch, or other sensory stimuli
- Strong focus on certain interests or details
- Difficulty interpreting hidden messages, irony, or social rules
- Perceived emotional overwhelm in everyday situations
Autism can affect relationships, work life and self-image – but also involve strengths such as enhanced concentration, loyalty and analytical skills. An assessment of autism in adulthood is not about finding faults, but about understanding how you function.
Private autism assessment in Gothenburg – this is how it works
At Skepsis we offer private autism assessment for adults in Gothenburg, which means you don't have to wait through primary care or get a referral from another agency. You will quickly meet an experienced specialist who will guide you through the entire process.
The investigation includes:
- Initial conversation and life history mapping
- Structured interviews and validated self-assessments
- Assessment of social, communicative and cognitive function
- Possible interview with relatives if you wish
- Compilation and feedback with proposals for continued support
We focus on safety, participation and respect for the individual's experience. It is common for people with autism to also have other conditions such as ADHD, anxiety or depression – and our assessment always includes an assessment of any co-morbidity.
What happens after an autism assessment?
Whether you receive a diagnosis or not, the feedback is an important opportunity to understand yourself better. Many people experience a sense of relief when they are given a name for what they have struggled with for so long.
If necessary, we also offer:
- Psychoeducation about autism and everyday strategies
- Talk therapy with adaptation based on neuropsychiatric needs
- Drug treatment for psychiatric comorbidity
- Support for you as a relative or partner
Our goal is to give you more than a diagnosis – we want to give you tools, insight and choices.
Autism clinic in Gothenburg – why patients choose Skepsis
With us you will receive a calm, professional and personal treatment, with high medical quality and great commitment.
We offer:
- Private autism assessment for adults – without referral
- Quick access to specialist doctors in psychiatry
- Secure feedback and opportunity for continued support
- Conversation in Swedish, English or Greek
- Digital meetings when needed
We know that each individual is unique – that's why we look at the whole person, not just the symptoms.
Welcome to book an autism assessment in Gothenburg
If you have long wondered why you experience the world differently, or if you are looking for support in your everyday life, you are warmly welcome to Skepsis. We will help you understand more, and find the right path forward – at your own pace and on your own terms.
Book an appointment directly or contact us for more information. Your understanding starts here.