AuDHD Assessment
Cherry AADI
Developed by Lindley Cherry, LCMHC, QS, NCC, the Cherry Adult ADHD-Autism Diagnostic Interview is a clinical assessment method designed specifically for identifying ADHD, autism, and co-occurring presentations (AuDHD) in adults.
- Time
- 180 minutes in interview + 53-minute follow-up session
- Service
- Formal diagnosis (when applicable) with recommendations/
accommodations provided - Tool
- Cherry Adult ADHD-Autism Diagnostic Interview (Cherry AADI)
About the tool
Key features
Adult-Centered Approach
Unlike tools designed for children and adapted for adults, the Cherry AADI was created specifically for adult presentations, accounting for developmental masking, compensatory strategies, and life experience factors.
Culturally Responsive
Incorporates systematic consideration of cultural, gender, and identity factors that influence neurodivergent presentation and recognition.
Strengths-Based
Emphasizes individual neurological profiles and environmental fit rather than deficit-focused assessment.
Comprehensive Scope
Addresses not only core diagnostic criteria but also masking behaviors, sensory processing differences, and pathological demand avoidance patterns.
Full details about the Cherry AADI can be found here: Therapist Learning Center
The process
What's included
- Fee covers the time taken for assessment interview, all additional time spent completing documentation or related tasks, and follow-up session.
- A thorough review of your information is cross-examined with common misdiagnoses then compared to DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria.
- A comprehensive diagnostic report based on the data acquired during the assessment process is completed and a copy provided to you.
- The wait time for the diagnostic report ranges from only 1–2 weeks.
- At the follow-up session, your provider will discuss their findings and provide a copy of the assessment for you to review and approve.
Pricing options
Flexible, transparent rates
Quality care that meets you where you are.
$70 per hour
A needs-based option for those who qualify for sliding scale options via Open Path Collective.
$175 per hour
The standard rate for those seeking care.
$262.50 per hour
For those who can afford to provide additional support to the community and “pay forward” an assessment to someone in need.