The Child ADHD Assessment Guide

Introduction

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

What is ADHD?

What ADHD actually is, how it looks in children, and the myths worth letting go of.

Could this be my child?

Signs of ADHD at home and at school, and why the gap between the two settings can be so confusing.

Why seek an assessment?

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

Before you start

Talking to the school and SENCO, preparing the practical details, and talking to your child.

Your options: NHS, Right to Choose, private

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

What actually happens in an assessment

A step-by-step walk through your child's assessment, the tools we use, and why parent and teacher input matters.

Getting the results

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

Treatment and support

Medication, behavioural support and school adjustments after a diagnosis, with clear, transparent costs.

Supporting your child after diagnosis

Practical ways to support your child at home, at school and in the years ahead. A warm close to your guide.