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ADHD Assessments
Why is important to be assessed?
Being assessed for ADHD is an important part of understanding your difficulties and getting the support you need.
You will usually be asked to complete some questionnaires before the assessment & you may also be given questionnaires for a family member or partner to complete.
These questionnaires are designed to help us review valuable information about you before you meet.
How long do assessments usually take?
Assessments usually take two hours or sometimes longer depending upon need.
You may also need additional appointments, and/or you may need to see other professionals before a diagnosis can be made. You will not be charged for any additional or follow up assessments if required as this is already included in the assessment fee.
During the first part of the assessment you may be asked to complete the Conners’ Continuous Performance Test (CPT).
This is a 20 minute computer programme that assesses for problems with attention, motor activity and impulse control.
The assessment will also include the following:
- your full psychiatric history;
- your symptoms as experienced previously, currently and in different environments such as school and work (school reports & work evaluations, if available, are helpful);
- you may also be asked to complete tests to assess focus, hyperactivity & impulsiveness.
The written assessment
Once the assessment has been completed, we will write a report for your GP which will include a diagnosis (if one is made) as well as any treatment recommendations.
We will also provide you with written information about ADHD including further details of our post diagnostic support groups we offer (if you do decide to access these interventions through our post diagnostic service).
