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 at least two 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.
Assessments usually take from two to four 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 14 minute computer programme that assesses for problems with attention and impulse control.
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).
If medication is recommended and you choose that option, we will send you back to your GP.
This is so that you can have your blood pressure, pulse, cardiovascular functioning as well as any other tests deemed necessary, checked before medication is started.
Please note that you can only complete the eTests below if we have requested you to do so.
Each assessment is tailored to the individual’s presentation and need, but there will be a client interview and assessment done individually or with a significant other. The assessment tool and structure employed is selected based on what would best assess the client.
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If possible a family member, partner or carer will be offered an appointment to be interviewed by the one of our clinicians.
The clinician will write a detailed report which will tell you if you have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
You will be offered a follow up appointment with the clinician to give you feedback, go through the report, discuss the diagnosis and its implications, talk about the support you may need and any concerns you may have.
It is recommended that you bring a family member with you to support you and to help explain the feedback.
