The Adult ADHD Assessment Guide

Introduction

Why this guide exists, who it is for, and how to use it if you think you might have ADHD as an adult.

What is ADHD?

What ADHD actually is, the three presentations, and the myths worth letting go of.

Could this be me?

Recognising ADHD in adult life, why so many people were missed, and what masking can hide.

Why get assessed?

What an ADHD diagnosis can give you, and what it cannot. An honest look at the value of clarity.

Before you start

Common worries, what to think about first, and the cost question answered openly.

Your options: NHS, Right to Choose, private

An honest comparison of the three routes to an adult ADHD assessment, plus a wait-time tool.

What actually happens in an assessment

A step-by-step walk through the assessment day and the tools we use, so nothing feels unfamiliar.

Getting your results

What a diagnosis means, what happens if it is not ADHD, and when to expect your letter and report.

Treatment and support

Medication, therapy, coaching and workplace adjustments after a diagnosis, with clear, transparent costs.

Living well after diagnosis

Making sense of a late diagnosis, your next steps, and where to go from here. A warm close to your guide.