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The care situation for neurodivergent adults in Germany

April 15, 2026 by
The care situation for neurodivergent adults in Germany
Patrik Scholler

The care situation for neurodivergent adults in Germany is characterized by massive underprovision and structural deficits. vianova eHealth addresses this market problem with a state-of-the-art platform solution for hybrid, digital-analog care.

• Prevalence and patient numbers: In Germany, approximately 2.0 million adults are affected by ADHD (prevalence about 2.5%). At the same time, about 800,000 to 1.6 million adults live with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD, prevalence 1-2%).

• The comorbid overlap: Clinical reality shows a huge overlap: At least 25% of ADHD patients have an ASD comorbidity, while conversely, up to 80% of autistic adults also meet the criteria for ADHD. This concerns a core target group of several hundred thousand people who need highly specialized differential diagnostics.

• Dramatic underprovision: Less than 25% of affected adults have a confirmed diagnosis. The result is a years-long odyssey through the healthcare system with frequent misdiagnoses (e.g., depression, borderline).

• Systemic barriers: The current care situation is characterized by massive bottlenecks with waiting times of 12 to 24 months for a diagnostic appointment, as well as a glaring shortage of specialized professionals for adults.

vianova eHealth fills this gap through continuous patient care that radically simplifies, accelerates, and improves access to diagnostics and therapy.

The care situation for neurodivergent adults in Germany
Patrik Scholler April 15, 2026
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