Young person ADHD assessment

We provide attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessments for children and young people.

This is a diagnostic service, not a prescription service. If you would like to explore medication options we can refer you to a private prescriber.

We offer a comprehensive and streamlined diagnostic assessment pathway for children and young people. Our young person ADHD assessments are usually conducted over one morning. The appointment is with a clinical psychologist. 

Our comprehensive young person ADHD assessment will include:

Screening & additional information

 You and your child will complete screening questionnaires about their development, strengths, and challenges. We’ll also request information from their school or, if not in school, another professional or someone outside the family who knows them well. Any relevant medical, school, or professional reports will also be reviewed.

"Gold standard" assessment tools

We use "gold standard" diagnostic assessment tools, carried out to consider your child's presentation against ADHD criteria. This will involve questions about your child's developmental history and their current strengths and challenges (such as the Young Diva-5). We will interact with and observe your child at our clinic, as well as completing a computer based assessment with them called the QbCheck. 

Clinical discussion & feedback

 We will evaluate and consider the assessment outcome immediately after we have met with you and your child,  and we will then feedback the outcome to you. 

Comprehensive report and feedback

Our detailed diagnostic report sent to you securely via email. Recommendations and support suggestions are provided regardless of the diagnostic outcome. Our assessments are fully NICE compliant and are recognised and accepted by the NHS, schools/colleges and other organisations.

We are in Whitstable, Kent, which is within easy reach of Canterbury, Faversham, Herne Bay, Maidstone, Medway, Ashford, Sittingbourne, Thanet, Dover and Deal.