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, and live in a perpetual state of overwhelm, with generally low self-esteem.
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
Strengths of ADHD include:
Easily Distracted | Difficulty starting tasks Disorganised | Difficulty following through Often late | Poor time management | Impulsive Leaves things to the last minute Procrastination | Boom and bust cycle Difficulties with basic tasks like cooking Emotional dysregulation
CHALLENGES of ADHD include:
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:
An expert in mental health
It takes 10 years to become an expert in something.
Uses both questionnaires and an interview
Gathering information from multiple sources improves the quality and validity of the outcome.
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.
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.
Spends three hours in an interview
Anything less is not sufficient to make a thorough diagnosis.
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). Our Gold-Standard assessments are rigorous, regulated, ethical, and widely accepted by the NHS and 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 £1195
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, you may want to work 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.
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.
ADHD in girls and women
Unsure about whether to have an assessment?
We offer free 20 minute consultations to help guide and advise you in the right direction.