ADHD ASSESSMENTS
Our hyper-focus on ADHD sets our assessments apart.
We offer Gold-Standard assessments for ADHD in children, adolescents, and adults.
Recognising ADHD
Undiagnosed, most people with ADHD underperform, are labeled as naughty, disrespectful, disorganized, living in a perpetual state of overwhelm with generally low self-esteem.
Some of the most common symptoms of ADHD include:
Easily Distracted
Difficulty starting tasks
Difficulty following through
Disorganised
Often late
Impulsive
Poor time management
Difficulties with basic tasks like cooking
Procrastination
Leaves things to the last minute
Boom and bust cycle
Difficulties with emotional regulation
Strengths of
ADHD can include:
Extreme efficiency if interested
Creative
Lateral thinking
Processing information rapidly
Highly adaptable
High energy
Strong empathy
Strong sense of justice
Hyperfocus
Wide variation in skills
Intuitive/perceptive
Excellent problem solvers
What to look for in a high-quality assessment?
The BBC recently released a documentary showing the poor standards of practice when it comes to ADHD assessments. This has raised valid concerns for those seeking an assessment.
If we were looking for a top-quality assessment for one of our family members, we would look for the following criteria:
An expert in mental health
It takes 10 years to become an expert in something.
Uses both questionnaires and an interview
It takes 10 years to become an expert in something.
Spends three hours in an interview
Anything less is not sufficient to make a thorough diagnosis.
Collects information from other sources
This allows us to collect comprehensive evidence of ADHD symptoms.
Looks for other mental health conditions
You want a practitioner who looks beyond ADHD and takes the whole picture of your physical and mental health into consideration.
Works together with other practitioners
Having more than one practitioner looking at the information before making a diagnosis increases the rigor of the diagnostic process.
Has links with a prescriber
Look for someone who works closely with a prescriber should you want to access medication.
Offers a feedback session
You want a practitioner who will go through the diagnosis and recommendations in detail with you.
We are proud to say
we meet all of the above criteria
In all of our assessments, we follow the guidelines set out by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). We are proud to say that our Gold-Standard assessments are rigorous, regulated, ethical, and widely accepted across the UK.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
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Contact us by email to inquire.
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Book a free 20 minute chat to discuss your symptoms.
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We send you forms to complete and ask for copies of school reports, where available.
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We book a three hour appointment, where we go through a detailed history and a structured interview.
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We write a detailed report.
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Book a 30 minute feedback session, where we discuss results.
If you need medication, we signpost you to our prescriber. If you need therapeutic support or ADHD coaching, one of our team members will be able to support you.
What will it cost?
The cost of the full assessment process is £995
Should you receive a diagnosis and wish to start medication, this excludes the cost of a consultation with a psychiatrist.
Post-Diagnostic Support
Following a diagnosis of ADHD, we often recommend therapy with a Psychologist who understands the nuances of ADHD well.
The support process often involved strategies for your challenges and leveraging your strengths, and well as reshaping your self-esteem and building confidence.
If you are a parent of a child with ADHD, we can support you in implementing tailored support for your child needs.
ADHD in Girls and Women
The typical picture in people’s minds when they think of ADHD is the child who can’t sit still, who is disruptive, and who does poorly at school.
For girls, hyperactivity tends to be in the mind - which may mean finding it difficult to switch off and fall asleep. Girls who are intelligent tend to be particularly good at finding compensatory strategies for ADHD. The cracks usually start to show in a more subtle way when demands go up - living independently, a work promotion, or becoming a parent.
Unsure about whether to have an assessment?
We offer free 20 minute consultations to help guide and advise you in the right direction.