Diagnostic:
Autism-Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
in Adolescence and Adulthood
Diagnostic interviews are conducted in German or English.
This offer relates exclusively to diagnostic testing. If you need psychotherapeutic help please click here:
Autism is classified as a neuro-developmental condition and influences development and lived experience across the entire lifespan.
Perceiving differently—and understanding yourself more deeply.
Neurodivergence is part of human diversity: not a flaw, but a different way of experiencing the world.
When adapting consistently requires effort or becomes distressing, a diagnostic assessment can provide clarity and relief.
The first step does not require certainty—only the impulse to take yourself seriously.
The aim of a comprehensive diagnostic assessment is always to improve quality of life. Careful and thorough differential diagnostic evaluation is essential in order to avoid misdiagnosis and to protect individuals from unsuitable or potentially harmful treatment approaches.
The prodcedure of an ASD diagnostic assessment
Costs
Billing is carried out in accordance with the German Fee Schedule for Psychotherapists (GOP).
Private health insurance providers generally reimburse the full scope of the assessment.
Self-pay patients:
You will, of course, only be charged for services actually provided (for example, if screening results are unremarkable).
We are happy to provide a cost estimate upon request.
Statutory health insurance:
Unfortunately, direct billing with statutory health insurance providers is not possible in our private practice setting.
Additional information on ASD
Links and articles:
Autismus Deutschland e.V. – Bundesverband zur Förderung von Menschen mit Autismus
Autismus Bayern e.V. – Landesverband zur Förderung von Menschen mit Autismus
World Autism Organisation (WAO)
ScienceDirect – Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders (Fachartikel)
S3-Guide Autism-Spectrum Disorder in Childhood, Adolescence and Adulthood. Part 1: Diagnostic
Dual Diagnosis - today possible and meaningful
In the past, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) were not diagnosed at the same time.
Today we know:
- Both are distinct clinical conditions
- They can co-occur
- A combined diagnosis allows for more targeted and individualized support
Prevalence
- 20–50% of individuals with ADHD also meet criteria for ASD
- 30–80% of individuals with ASD also meet criteria for ADHD
- ADHD only: approx. 50–80%
- ASD only: approx. 20–70%
Heritability
There is no single “autism gene” or “ADHD gene”—both conditions are influenced by many genes.
ADHD is highly heritable > approx. 70–80% of the variation is explained by genetic factors
This means: genetics play a major role.
Autism is also strongly genetically influenced > approx. 70–90% of the variation is explained by genetic factors
This means: autism often runs in families, although environmental factors also play a contributing—though smaller—role.
What does this mean for parents?
If your child receives a diagnosis, the likelihood increases that you may recognize similar patterns or traits in yourself.
This is meant to be relieving—not an indication that you did something wrong, “raised your child incorrectly,” or are to blame.
Self-assessment
A personal diagnostic evaluation can help to:
- Better understand your child’s behaviour
- Identify your own strengths and challenges
- Enable more targeted support for the entire family
Contact
Private Practice for Psychotherapy Eder-Petersen
Edina Eder-Petersen, M.Sc.
Psychologische Psychotherapeutin
Phone: +49 (0) 1573 447 36 92
Address: Rosenstr. 7, 80331 München
Marienplatz - U3 / U6, S1-S8, Trambahn 21