ADHD Assessment

Always conducted with Dr Jo, this introductory call will provide feedback as to whether we think there is a clinical likelihood of ADHD. If we don't think your child will meet criteria, we won't move forward and you will only pay for this session.

Conners screening questionnaires will be sent to you, school and if over 8 years old, to your child at this stage for completion.

Conducted in clinic or online, this 1-2 hour appointment will investigate your child's presentation and developmental history.

We'll be asking lots of questions about both your child in the present and also what they were like as a young child.

Conducted in clinic, we will meet your child observing their behaviour in several different tasks. Where the child is able, we will ask them questions related to their own experience of difficulties with attention and hyperactivity using a validated questionnaire, the young-DIVA.

If relevant Doctor Jo will run some brief cognitive tests to show cognitive functioning.

Any professional who has been involved in your child's assessment process will be consulted. All information is combined to decide:

1. Whether your child meets criteria for a diagnosis of ADHD

2. Your child's specific profile and how this impacts their strengths and challenges

3. To put together meaningful recommendations to help your child meet their potential.

We write up a comprehensive report that comes in four clear, accessible sections:

1. A front sheet which you can provide to anyone as evidence of the outcome of the assessment.

2. A detailed section on your child's profile and clear, personalised recommendations on how best to help.

3. A detailed summary of the NICE-approved assessment process we have conducted

4. A letter to your child explaining the outcome of their assessment.

Dr Jo provides you with full feedback on the assessment and our recommendations.

You have the chance to ask any questions.

If your child does meet diagnostic criteria for ADHD then you know you'll be able to access low cost post-diagnostic support from a familiar face through the Doctor Jo parenting membership. Explore at your own pace and know there's space to ask Doctor Jo questions and meet other parents going through the same process.