ADHD Assessment Process

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ADHD Assessments are completed using a comprehensive evidence-based approach in line with current clinical guidance and best practice.

1 – Initial Enquiry & Screening

Following your initial enquiry, we will send an initial screening questionnaire to gather information regarding attention, concentration, impulsivity, hyperactivity, emotional regulation, organisation, and day-to-day functioning. This helps determine whether a full ADHD assessment is clinically appropriate before progressing further.

2 – Questionnaires & Information Gathering

If a full assessment is appropriate, further questionnaires and supporting forms will be sent out to gather more detailed information.

These may include:

ADHD rating scales

Emotional wellbeing questionnaires

Executive functioning questionnaires

Sensory or behavioural information where appropriate

School, college, workplace, or family feedback

Previous reports or relevant supporting evidence

For children and young people, information will usually be requested from school or educational settings to understand presentation across different environments.

3 – Clinical ADHD Assessment Appointment

A detailed clinical assessment appointment will then be arranged. This appointment explores:

Current difficulties and daily functioning

Attention and concentration

Hyperactivity and impulsivity

Emotional regulation

Organisation and executive functioning

Education, employment, relationships, and wellbeing

Developmental history and early presentation

Appointments may involve:

Parents or caregivers, the individual themselves family members where appropriate. Assessments are typically completed remotely via secure video consultation, although face-to-face appointments may be available depending on location and clinical need.

4 – Multidisciplinary Review & Diagnostic Consideration

Following the assessment, clinicians will review all information gathered from questionnaires, interviews, supporting evidence, and developmental history to determine whether diagnostic criteria for ADHD are met.

Where appropriate, we also consider co-occurring neurodevelopmental, emotional, or mental health presentations to ensure a holistic understanding of the individual’s needs.

5 – Feedback Appointment

A feedback appointment will usually be arranged within one week of the assessment process being completed.

During this appointment we will discuss:

Assessment findings

Diagnostic outcome where appropriate

Strengths and areas of difficulty identified

Recommendations and next steps

Support options and signposting

We aim to provide feedback in a supportive, clear, and compassionate manner.

Step 6 – Comprehensive Report

Finally, you will receive a detailed written report outlining:

Assessment findings

Diagnostic conclusions

Clinical formulation

Strengths and areas of need

Recommendations for home, education, work, and daily functioning

Support strategies and resources

Review

I just wanted to thank you, for all the support you have given me and my family over the last few months. A has been struggling so much with her emotional wellbeing and school attendance. As a family we were worried and felt a little lost. Siobhan, you have listened and validated my feelings, I have felt comfortable enough to be open up and be honest with you. As a family we felt a little anxious about A going through an autism assessment,  you answered our questions, and explained the process really well. We felt very supported throughout and although the assessment was emotionally tough at times for both me and my daughter, we felt comfortable and listened to. When it came to A's assessment, A was anxious, you soon made her feel at ease, by explaining what autism was, and making the assessment engaging and as fun as you could to make her feel safe. Following A’s diagnosis, we have continued to feel supported and thank you for all your kindness and understanding in what has been a difficult time.