ADHD affects about 5% of school age children. Untreated, ADHD can have a significant impact on a child's social and emotional wellbeing, inability to achieve their academic potential and can cause significant family stress and disruption.
ADHD is characterised by 3 core symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity.The balance of these symptoms differs from child to child, and some may have more inattention whilst others may show more hyperactivity and impulsive behaviours. When we assess a child for ADHD we consider where symptoms are seen e.g. at school or at home) and how they impact the child’s life. We consider social, emotional, psychological and educational impacts and how these compare to children who do not have ADHD. ADHD often co-exists with other conditions and careful consideration of this is made during a diagnostic assessment.
ADHD often co-exists with other conditions and careful consideration of this is made during a diagnostic assessment.
We offer diagnostic assessments for children.
The assessment has multiple parts - an initial consultation, a QB check and information from home and school is collected and evaluated.
This is followed by a formal structured interview using an internationally recognised diagnostic tool, the DIVA.
A 45 minute interview with a very experienced special educational needs coordinator is included as part of the diagnostic package.
All our assessments are discussed in our in-house team of professionals with backgrounds in psychiatry, general practice and educational psychology where we work our a bespoke treatment plan for your child. A full explanation of the diagnosis and detailed written report will then be provided alongside this treatment plan.