Understanding Your Child Through ADHD Assessment
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental condition that affects a child's attention, impulsivity, and activity levels. Left unrecognized, it can interfere with learning, social relationships, self-esteem, and daily routines. Early recognition and intervention make a major difference: with timely assessment and tailored supports, children gain tools to manage symptoms, build strengths, and reach their potential.
Psych2Gether offers comprehensive, family-centred ADHD diagnostic assessments aligned with NHS and NICE guidelines, providing medication and psychological treatment, guidance, and support for your child, family, and teachers.
What Families Can Expect
- A warm, child-friendly, low-stress assessment process with flexible scheduling.
- A clear timeline and a detailed, easy-to-understand diagnostic report explaining findings.
- If medical treatment is recommended, Psych2Gether provides medication consultation and ongoing management by our clinical team.
- Personalized recommendations may include behavioural strategies, school accommodations, parent coaching, social skills supports, and teacher-focused assistance.
- Collaborative feedback sessions, follow-up planning, and coordination with schools/providers as needed.
Common Signs of ADHD in Children
ADHD can vary across childhood and between boys and girls, influencing how it's recognized and diagnosed; this variability can affect school performance, social relationships, and emotional well-being, so early professional evaluation and ongoing support are important.
- Difficulty focusing or sustaining attention on tasks and activities.
- Trouble following through on instructions and finishing schoolwork or chores.
- Impulsivity—interrupting others, blurting out answers, or acting without thinking.
- Restlessness or an inability to sit still in calm settings.
- Frequent fidgeting, excessive talking, or running/climbing at inappropriate times.
- Easy distractibility by noises, movement, or internal thoughts.
- Frequent forgetfulness (homework, belongings, appointments).
- Chronic disorganization and difficulty managing materials or time.
- Poor time management, underestimating how long tasks take, and chronic lateness.
- Inconsistent academic performance—doing well one day and poorly the next.
- Inattentive presentations or in many girls: quiet daydreaming, slow work pace, and being overlooked by teachers.
If you suspect your child may have ADHD, the SNAP‑IV is a validated screening tool to be completed by parents or teachers to help identify possible symptoms for further evaluation by an expert clinician.
Why Consider an ADHD Assessment for Your Child?
- Understand your child's attention span, focus, and behavioural patterns.
- Identify challenges with impulse control and hyperactivity.
- Access early intervention services and special educational support.
- Develop personalised strategies to improve learning, behaviour, and emotional regulation.
- Build a network of professional support for your child's ongoing development.
Our Child ADHD Assessment Process — 5 Steps
We follow NHS and NICE guidance, but we treat every child and family as unique. Our welcoming clinicians use trusted assessment tools alongside warm, straightforward conversations so you feel heard and understand the next steps. You'll get a clear, personalised plan and practical follow‑through—hands‑on advice, easy‑to‑use resources and school liaison—to help parents and teachers support your child confidently at home and in class.
Step 1 — Free 15‑Minute Consultation
Begin with a complimentary, no-obligation 15-minute phone or video call with one of our clinicians. During this call we'll listen to your concerns, gather a brief developmental and medical history, and clarify the behaviours or learning differences you've noticed. We'll explain the assessment pathway, answer your questions about timing and cost, and help you decide the best next steps for your child.
ⓘ No GP referral required — you can self-refer directly.
Step 2 — Pre-Assessment Questionnaires & Information Gathering
Before the diagnostic appointment we send scientifically validated questionnaires for parents and, where possible, teachers or other caregivers. These tools measure attention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and emotional or executive-function difficulties across home, school and social settings. We also review any previous reports (e.g., school assessments, education plans, or medical records) to build a complete picture of your child's strengths and challenges.
Step 3 — Comprehensive Diagnostic Assessment
The core assessment is a one-to-one video consultation with an experienced consultant psychiatrist, attended by the parent and child. The clinician conducts a structured clinical interview, observes behaviour during the session, and integrates questionnaire results and collateral information. You'll receive clear feedback at the end of the consultation and have time for questions. If a diagnosis is reached, the clinician will discuss evidence-based treatment options and collaboratively design a personalised plan that may include medication, psychological therapies, educational strategies, or a combination.
Step 4 — Confidential Diagnostic Report
Within two weeks we provide a detailed, confidential report summarising the assessment process, clinical findings, questionnaire scores, diagnosis (if any), and practical recommendations. The report is written in parent-friendly language and includes suggestions for school support, behavioural strategies, and referrals where appropriate. With your consent, we send a copy to your GP to support coordinated care.
✓ NHS & NICE aligned ✓ Shareable with school/SENCO ✓ Supports EHCP applications
Step 5 — Post-Diagnostic Management & Ongoing Support
Following diagnosis we offer a free 15-minute follow-up with a senior clinician to review how things are progressing and answer further questions. We coordinate ongoing care including medication initiation and monitoring by a specialist when required, referrals for psychological therapy or coaching, and regular medication or progress reviews. We can also provide resources and training for parents and liaise with schools to implement recommended adjustments and support plans.
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