ADHD is a common neurodevelopmental condition that can affect people of all ages.  With support and the right intervention, children and young people can successfully develop understanding and strategies to thrive and live fulfilling lives.

An ADHD assessment is the key to better daily functioning and effective treatment options such as therapy and lifestyle adjustments.

We have a medication clinic within our team. If medication is considered appropriate we can provide onward support and next steps with our psychiatrist.

This assessment is suitable for children where ADHD is suspected. Undergoing assessment not only helps clarify a young person’s specific areas of strength and need, but also allows those around them to make sense of their behaviour. This is important for allowing young people to progress and build their self-esteem. 

Pre-assessment questionnaires – we will ask you to complete important forms to understand how your child behaves in different environments and what challenges they experience.

Clinical appointment with the parent(s)/carer - a key part of the assessment is understanding your child’s development. We find out more information about you as a family and answer any questions you may have about the assessment. This session is with your Case Manager who is your point of contact throughout your assessment journey.

Appointment for your child - we complete gold standard measures, the QbCheck (an objective computerised measure of inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity) and a well-being assessment.

Appointment with parents / carers - to find out about your child’s developmental history and any current concerns. We will complete standardised measures of attention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. 

Pre-assessment forms for the nursery/school and other professionals - this gives us information about how your child manages and behaves in different environments and highlights any areas of particular need and strength which they demonstrate. 

Feedback from other professionals is requested with consent from you. It is helpful to include any previous assessments or information to add to our understanding of your child.

Diagnostic report – following your appointments the multidisciplinary team will look through all of the information which has been gathered. Clinicians will then write everything up into a full and comprehensive report with recommendations.

Feedback appointment – In the 1-hour online feedback session your comprehensive report will be discussed with you as an opportunity for us to talk through the assessment report in detail and offer much needed space for all of the ‘what next’ questions and ongoing support. 

If additional feed-back sessions or other follow-up supports are required, this can be arranged at additional cost. In some instances, further assessment may be required depending on the complexity and level of functioning.