ADHD Assessments

What is ADHD?

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental health disorders affecting children. Symptoms of ADHD include inattention (not being able to keep focus), hyperactivity (excess movement that is not fitting to the setting) and impulsivity (hasty acts that occur in the moment without thought). ADHD also affects adults.

Symptoms and Diagnosis

Many children may have difficulties sitting still, waiting their turn, paying attention, being fidgety, and acting impulsively. However, children who meet diagnostic criteria for ADHD, differ in that their symptoms of hyperactivity, impulsivity, organization, and/or inattention are noticeably greater than expected for their age or developmental level. These symptoms lead to significant suffering and cause problems at home, at school or work, and in relationships. The observed symptoms are not the result of an individual being defiant or not being able to understand tasks or instructions.

There are three main types of ADHD:

Predominantly inattentive presentation.
Predominantly hyperactive/impulsive presentation.
Combined presentation.

A diagnosis is based on the presence of persistent symptoms that have occurred over a period of time and are noticeable over the past six months. While ADHD can be diagnosed at any age, this disorder begins in childhood. When considering the diagnosis, the symptoms must be present before the individual is 12 years old and must have caused difficulties in more than one setting. For instance, the symptoms can not only occur at home.

We offer ADHD Assessments for Adults and Children aged 10+

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What happens first?

If you suspect that you or your child are living with ADHD, get in touch with us. We will discuss your concerns, get background information and advise whether an assessment should be your next step. 

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How does it work?

If you require an adult assessment, please contact us for more information. 

We will first ask the school and parents/carers to complete a Conner’s 4 Questionnaire.

This will be followed by an interview with parents/carers and someone from the school, who knows the child well.
If deemed necessary an ‘in-school’ observation may take place.

There will be a face to face assessment with the child.

3

What’s included?

All of the above.

A detailed report and recommendations will follow by post. 

Pricing

£1000

Payment Plan options are available. Full fee to be paid prior to assessment. Please give us a call to discuss in confidence.

4

Then what?

Getting a formal diagnosis of ADHD is merely the starting point.

If Medication is recommended we can provide email contacts for private prescriptions.
We do not provide follow-up prescriptions.

What about children under 10?
We offer detailed Neurodevelopmental Assessments that address Global Developmental Delay Vs Autism Vs need for Genetic Screening /testing etc. Please contact us to discuss further.