We are currently accepting new referrals for ADHD assessment for children and young people

ADHD is a behavioural disorder which has key areas of difficulty – inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. Children and young people often struggle to pay attention in school and this can affect their learning and their self esteem. It can also be hard to parent a child or teenager who is hyper and impulsive.

ADHD assessments can be done by the NHS with a referral from your GP and we suggest finding out how long the wait is.

We offer comprehensive ADHD assessments across two stages:

ADHD Assessments  £1000

These assessments consist of:

• Initial discussion with one of our psychologists to get family background and assess areas of concern, and ensure that an ADHD assessment is appropriate for you
• ADHD computerised assessment using QB Check – this is a 15- or 20-minute computerised task (age dependent) measuring ADHD-specific features
• Range of ADHD questionnaires to be completed by parents and school, assessing ADHD-specific features
• Outcomes are analysed by a clinical psychologist and an initial report will be written
• Clinical Interview with Psychiatrist and these are done online
• Discussion of appropriate medication (if applicable and requested by family), including different types of medication and side effects
• Once agreed, the psychiatrist will post initial private medication prescription (medication costs to be covered by family when picked up at pharmacy) and possible health checks may need to be completed for before medication can be prescribed
• Once titration of medication is completed then a letter will be sent to GP to initiate repeat prescription of medication

Follow-up/Review Appointments £300

• If required: follow up with psychiatrist to discuss drug effects / side effects possibly adjust/change medication – online
• Before follow up: height, weight and blood pressure needs to be reassessed (this can be done at Cherrycroft Practice or at your GP practice) to check if the medication is affecting physiological measures
• Updated psychiatrist report, if required
• If medication adjusted: Updated letter to GP to change prescription

After Care

Please remember that medication is only part of the solution. Most people require additional support in developing routines and strategies to help build positive coping with the condition. We do provide a variety of support – please see the relevant tab