Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Assessment
What is ADHD?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a diagnosis given to someone who is being affected by issues in three areas: inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity.
Hyperactive
Depending on your age, the psychologist will want to find out if you have a certain number of struggles in this area. You may have noticed:
- Moving around more than other people your age
- Finding it difficult to do things quietly
- Talking more than other people [or being told that is what you do!]
Inattention
Your psychologist will ask you questions to see if the difficulties you have are linked to problems with your attention. If you are, you might be struggling with some of these things:
- Losing things or struggling to remember why or where something is
- Making mistakes by accident when we are reading or writing
- Sticking to one task at a time for a long period of time
Impulsive
Your psychologist will also try to determine if the challenges you are experiencing are linked to problems with impulsiveness. If you are, you might be struggling with:
- Struggling not to say something you want to
- Doing things more quickly than people have asked you to do something
- Finding it hard to take turns with other people
How Does An ADHD Assessment Work?
Step 1: Initial consultation
During the initial consultation, a clinician will ask you a range of questions about what has led to you choosing to undertake an assessment and about your experiences.
This is also a chance for us to explain the different parts of the assessment and make sure it is the right choice for you. You will also have an opportunity to ask questions.
There may be occasions where this initial screening appointment does not indicate that a full assessment is indicated or that it may be better to wait to complete the assessment at a more appropriate time in the future. If this is the case then the clinician will discuss this with you.
Step 2: Questionnaires
We will ask you to complete an ADHD assessment questionnaire.
The questionnaires ask about different difficulties linked to the three areas of ADHD. This will help us understand whether a full ADHD assessment is recommended.
Sometimes there may be an explanation other than ADHD for the difficulties you are experiencing, such as low mood or trauma. Therefore, we will also ask you to complete questionnaires relating to your mood.
Step 3: ADHD Assessment in London
The next step is to get to know you a bit better.
We will meet with you for around an hour and ask about what is difficult for you, your strengths, and if there is anything important we should know about the difficulties you are experiencing. It may also be helpful for us to meet with someone who knows you well to gather a wider range of information to help with our assessment.
Step 4: Feedback & Report
After these steps are completed, we see if ADHD is the best explanation for your difficulties.
We will organise a meeting with you after the interviews to explain what we have found. In this meeting, you can ask any questions you want to about what we have said. Even if ADHD isn’t the most helpful explanation for what is difficult for you, we will still offer advice and suggestions of how we think things could get better for you – that’s why we are here!
Step 5: Follow up
Whether you receive a diagnosis or not, you may benefit from additional support from one of our Psychologists to help you with the difficulties you are experiencing.
In the event that you do get a diagnosis of ADHD, you may also want help coming to terms with the diagnosis and any impact it may have on your life moving forward. As psychologists, we are unable to prescribe medication and if you wish to pursue this option, you will need to seek the input of a psychiatrist following our assessment.
Do You Only Offer An ADHD Assessment For Adults?
We provide adult ADHD assessments at The Oak Tree Practice and private ADHD assessments for children via The Little Bee Clinic. This is our partner clinic which specialises in helping young people aged under 18 years old.
The assessment includes an initial consultation, followed by detailed questionnaires so that we can learn more about you. The next step involves meeting up with the patient to gather further information before providing feedback and a thorough report detailing whether or not we believe you have Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder.
What Are Your Private ADHD Assessment Fees?
The cost breakdown for private ADHD assessments is summarised below:
Initial consultation
If a full assessment is recommended and you require a letter to your insurer supporting this,
we will include this as part of the fee.
£300.00
Standard
Initial Consultation
Adult assessment
Mental health assessment
Parent* interview
Questionnaires
Feedback Session and report
Cognitive testing
*parent or someone who knew you well during your childhood
£1,195.00
Comprehensive
Initial Consultation
Adult assessment
Mental health assessment
Parent* interview
Questionnaires
Feedback session and report
Cognitive testing
*parent or someone who knew you well during your childhood
£1,595.00
Follow up support sessions (50 minutes)
£150.00
Note: As Psychologists we are not trained to prescribe medication. Following the assessment, if you believe that medication may be helpful, you will need to consult a Psychiatrist to discuss the possibility of a prescription.
Where Can I Get A Private ADHD Assessment Near Me?
You can get a private assessment for ADHD from The Oak Tree Practice. We offer both in person and online appointments for those looking for an ADHD assessment across the UK, with physical locations in Finchley (N3 2JU), Brixton/Clapham (SW2 5UL) and Hackney (E2 9FN) in London. Usually we can offer a hybrid ADHD private assessment whereby we may do some of the appointments in person and some of the assessment online.
Frequently Asked Questions About ADHD Assessments
Are ADHD Assessments Covered By Insurance?
Lots of our team are covered by the main healthcare insurance providers. So if you are looking for a Bupa ADHD assessment, Axa Health, Vitality or more, then get in touch to find out what your options are.
Is It Possible To Have An ADHD And Autism Assessment At The Same Time?
Yes, it is possible. If you are looking to have an ADHD Autism Assessment at the same time, then we can help. Simply get in touch to find out more and to arrange your ADHD/ASD assessment.
What Will The ADHD Assessment Form Ask Me?
The assessment form will ask about different difficulties linked to the three areas of ADHD (hyperactive, inattention, impulsive). We will also ask you to complete questionnaires relating to your mood.
Why Should I Go With The Oak Tree Practice?
We pride ourselves in offering the best private ADHD assessment in the UK. Our professionals have a wealth of knowledge and experience to provide you with a comprehensive assessment. You can be rest assured that you will be in safe hands!
What ADHD Assessment Tools Do You Use?
We use a combination of questionnaires such as the Conners-4, as well as interview and observation. You can be rest assured that we will provide a thorough and comprehensive assessment.
How Long Do ADHD Assessments Generally Take?
Following the initial consultation, we will plan the other parts of the assessment with you so that you have a clear idea of exactly how long the whole process will take. Contact us here to get started today.