ADHD assessment for children & young people.
A NICE-aligned diagnostic pathway built for ages 6 to 17, with school and family input woven through every step, not bolted on at the end. One fee, one report, recommendations written for parents, GPs and schools.
Clinical psychologists & paediatric psychiatrists.
Every clinician on our children's team works exclusively with children and young people, not adult clinicians stretching into paediatrics, not a generalist with a referral list.
Where is your child at?
ADHD looks different at six than it does at sixteen. The assessment shape adapts to your child's age and where they are in their journey.
Reports from school flagging concentration, fidgeting, friendships or homework battles, and the same patterns showing up at home. We build a picture that goes beyond the school gates.
- Parent screeners
- Teacher screeners
- School observation
Falling grades, missed deadlines, exhaustion masking as attitude. A teen-friendly process that takes your young person's perspective seriously, alongside parent and school input.
- Young person's voice
- Parent screeners
- Subject teacher input
Diagnosed elsewhere, but stuck, waiting on titration, fighting for shared care, or moving from CAMHS into adult services. We pick up where the last team left off.
- Existing reports
- Current prescriber
- School records
A complete clinical pathway, with everyone's voice.
Children's ADHD assessment is a triangulation, parent, young-person, and school perspectives compared against validated clinical tools. Each step shows who's contributing.
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Pre-assessment screeners
Validated parent and teacher screeners (Conners' 3, SDQ) plus a structured developmental history. Sent securely, completed at your pace before the appointment.
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Clinical interview (60–90 minutes)
A consultant psychiatrist takes a full developmental history with you and your child, then talks with your young person separately at an age-appropriate length.
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Cognitive testing (QbCheck)
Objective FDA-cleared assessment of attention, impulsivity and motor activity, in a child-appropriate format your young person can complete in around 20 minutes.
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Diagnostic report
A detailed written report within five working days, separate recommendation sections for home, school, and SENCo so each receives what they need without translation.
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Follow-up & onward care
A 30-minute review session to walk through the report with you and your young person, plus access to titration and shared-care pathways if medication is recommended.
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Common questions, answered honestly.
Can't find what you're looking for? Our team is one quick call away, no scripts, no upsell.
How long does the assessment take?
The clinical interview itself is 60–90 minutes, plus QbCheck (around 20 minutes). Pre-assessment questionnaires take 30–45 minutes at home. Total clinician contact time: about two hours.
Is the diagnosis recognised by the NHS, our GP, and school?
Yes. Reports follow NICE NG87 (with CG72 paediatric guidance) and include separate recommendations for your GP, school, and SENCo so each gets what they need without translation.
Can my child get medication after diagnosis?
Where it's clinically appropriate, yes. Children's medication is managed through our 12-week paediatric titration pathway, with parent and young-person involvement at every review.
What if my child isn't diagnosed?
We'll explain what we found and didn't find in the post-assessment review with you (and your young person, where appropriate). The report includes signposting to school-based or therapeutic support if the picture points elsewhere.
Do you assess for autism or co-occurring conditions?
Yes. If autism or another condition is flagged during screening, we'll offer a combined assessment from the start. If it surfaces later, we can extend the assessment without starting over.
Ready when your family is.
Most families who book today are seen within two weeks. If you'd rather talk first, we offer a free 15-minute call with a clinician, no pressure, no scripts.