Our child and teen ADHD assessments are designed to help families understand whether Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may be affecting a young person’s behaviour, emotions, learning, and daily functioning. Each assessment is conducted by experienced clinicians following national best practice and NICE guidelines, ensuring a structured, thorough, and evidence-based approach.

How the Assessment Works

1. Initial Screening & Information Gathering

   The assessment begins with a detailed information-gathering stage, which may include:

   • Parent or carer questionnaires about behaviour, attention, mood, and daily routines

   • Developmental history, including early childhood milestones

   • School reports, teacher questionnaires, or other professional input (e.g., educational psychologist or support staff)

   • Self-report questionnaires where appropriate for older children or teens

   This stage allows our clinicians to gain a comprehensive understanding of your child’s experiences across home, school, and social settings.

2. Comprehensive Diagnostic Assessment

   Following screening, your child or teen will meet with a specialist clinician — typically an ADHD specialist paediatrics clinician, Registered Mental Health Nurse, consultant child psychiatrist, or clinical psychologist.

   The assessment may include:

   • Structured interviews with parents/carers and, where appropriate, the child/teen themselves

   • Observation of behaviour, social interaction, and attention

   • Standardised ADHD assessment tools (e.g., Conners’ Rating Scales, Vanderbilt Assessment Scales, ADHD-RS)

   • Consideration of co-existing conditions such as anxiety, learning differences, or autism spectrum traits

   The clinician aims to understand patterns of attention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, emotional regulation, and executive functioning, ensuring that the assessment is individualised, evidence-based, and sensitive to the child’s needs.

3. Diagnostic Formulation & Clinical Review

   After gathering all information, the clinician synthesises parent, teacher, and child input, along with questionnaire and observational data, to form a diagnostic conclusion in line with DSM-5 or ICD-11 criteria.

   Complex cases may be reviewed by a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to ensure accuracy and best-practice standards.

4. Written Diagnostic Report

   Families receive a detailed written report summarising:

   • The diagnostic outcome (ADHD confirmed, not confirmed, or inconclusive)

   • How the diagnosis was reached, referencing clinical guidelines

   • The child’s unique profile of strengths and challenges

   • Practical recommendations for home, school, and daily life support

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Important Information About Follow-Up

The initial assessment package covers the full diagnostic process — from screening to written report.

Ongoing support, medication management, and follow-up sessions are not included in this package.

Separate post-diagnostic packages are available and may include:

• One-to-one guidance and coaching for your child or family

• Liaison with school or educational professionals

• Medication review and monitoring (if clinically appropriate)

• Referrals for additional therapies, behavioural support, or counselling

These follow-up services can be arranged after the assessment is complete, providing tailored guidance to support your child’s ongoing development and wellbeing.

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