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Review ADHD and Autism Assessments to Better Recognise Women and Girls

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openDepartment of Health and Social Careby Jessica HitchenOpened 15 October 2026

Background

Review ADHD and autism assessments for women & girls. We believe many tools are based on decades-old research, largely focused on male presentations. Assessments should reflect modern life, current neurodiversity research, masking & how ADHD and autism present differently in women and girls.

Additional details

We call on the Government to review how ADHD and autism are assessed. The evidence base has historically focused heavily on boys & men, with autism research dating back to the 1940s. Although our understanding has developed, some assessment approaches may still overlook people who mask or camouflage their difficulties. Assessments should reflect current research, modern life & different presentations, including how ADHD & autism may be missed in women and girls.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

CongletonSarah Russell
10
Chester South and EddisburyAphra Brandreth
2
Manchester WithingtonJeff Smith
2
Central Suffolk and North IpswichPatrick Spencer
1
ChristchurchSir Christopher Chope
1
Coventry EastMary Creagh
1
East WiltshireDanny Kruger
1
East Worthing and ShorehamTom Rutland
1
Erith and ThamesmeadMs Abena Oppong-Asare
1
Esher and WaltonMonica Harding
1
Glastonbury and SomertonSarah Dyke
1
Kingswinford and South StaffordshireMike Wood
1
MacclesfieldTim Roca
1
Mid CheshireAndrew Cooper
1
Newcastle-under-LymeAdam Jogee
1
Plymouth Moor ViewFred Thomas
1
Portsmouth SouthStephen Morgan
1
PrestonSir Mark Hendrick
1
Stalybridge and HydeJonathan Reynolds
1
Stoke-on-Trent SouthDr Allison Gardner
1

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 782355.