Therapy for Autism and ADHD Together
When your child has both diagnoses, you shouldn't need three providers who never talk to each other.
5× Best Behavioral/Mental Health Treatment in Southern Utah · Voted #1 in Utah 6 years running · CASP 2026 Platinum Sponsor
AuDHD is common — and treatment has to respect both
Research suggests a large share of autistic children also meet criteria for ADHD. The combination changes how each condition shows up: impulsivity collides with routines, attention challenges complicate skill-building, and strategies that work for one diagnosis can backfire on the other.
Effective care starts with an evaluation that looks for both conditions at once, then a plan where behavior support, therapy, and any medication decisions are made by people looking at the same data.
How Bridgeway treats autism + ADHD
Bridgeway is built for exactly this situation. Our psychologists evaluate for autism and ADHD together. Our BCBAs build ABA programs that account for attention and impulse-control differences. Our therapists treat the anxiety and self-esteem struggles that often ride along. And when families choose to explore medication for ADHD symptoms, our child and adolescent prescribers coordinate directly with the therapy team.
One organization, one record, one plan — instead of a therapist, a testing practice, and a prescriber who have never spoken.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a child really have both autism and ADHD?
Yes. Since 2013 clinicians have formally diagnosed both together, and co-occurrence is common. A thorough evaluation distinguishes what's driving which challenges.
Does ABA help with ADHD symptoms?
ABA's structured reinforcement and skill-building can support attention, task completion, and impulse control in autistic children with ADHD, alongside other supports your care team recommends.
Should we treat the autism or the ADHD first?
It's rarely either/or. Your Bridgeway team prioritizes the challenges affecting your child's life most right now and sequences supports accordingly.
Do you evaluate for both at once?
Yes — Bridgeway's comprehensive evaluations screen for autism, ADHD, and common co-occurring concerns in a single process.
Why Families Trust Bridgeway
5-Time Winner — Best Behavioral/Mental Health Treatment in Southern Utah
In 2026 Bridgeway won the “Best Behavioral/Mental Health Treatment in Southern Utah” award for the 5th time — recognition voted by the Southern Utah community.
Voted #1 in Utah — 6 Years Running
For 6 consecutive years, families and the community have voted Bridgeway #1 in Utah for the services we provide, including ABA therapy, autism evaluations, and children's mental health care.
Platinum Sponsor — CASP 2026
Bridgeway is a Platinum Sponsor of the Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP) 2026 conference, reflecting our commitment to raising the standard of autism care nationally.
Where to go from here
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Bridgeway services
Autism Evaluation — Utah locations · ADHD Testing & Evaluation — Utah locations · ABA Therapy — Utah locations · Child Psychiatry & Medication Management — Utah locations
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This page is educational and is not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a substitute for evaluation by a qualified clinician. If you have concerns about your child, contact a licensed professional. In an emergency, call 911 or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
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