ADHD Assessment for Children & Adults
What is ADHD?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, refers to a condition that affects a person’s behaviour and emotional regulation. Symptoms are usually present from early childhood and affect daily functioning. Both children and adults can have ADHD and there can be differences in how this presents in males and females.
Cost of Pre-Screening ADHD Assessment
To be used as an indicator of whether a comprehensive assessment is beneficial.
ADHD Pre-screen
£99
Includes:
Free consultation
Pre-screening ADHD questionnaires
Summary Report of Findings
Recommendations
ADHD and Autism Pre-screen
£160
Includes:
Free consultation
Pre-screening ADHD and Autism questionnaires
Summary Report of Findings
Recommendations
Cost of Comprehensive ADHD Assessment
The assessment adheres to NICE Guidelines and can provide a medical diagnosis.
Child Assessment
£1200
Includes:
Free consultation
Pre-screening questionnaires
Diagnostic Assessment
School Observation
Comprehensive Feedback Meeting with lead clinician
Comprehensive Report
Recommendations and Resources
Adult Assessment
£995
Includes:
Free consultation
Pre-screening questionnaires
Diagnostic Assessment
Comprehensive Feedback Meeting with lead clinician
Comprehensive Report
Recommendations and Resources
ADHD Indicators
Hyperactivity, restlessness, impulsivity
Hypersensitivity to the environment and sensory overstimulation/ under-stimulation.
Trouble sustaining attention to tedious or uninteresting tasks.
Underachievement in school and work
Difficulty sustaining relationships/ friendships.
Difficulty with planning and financial management.
Trouble with organisation and time management
Overly passive, slow to process information and react.
Knowing what to do, but not being able to act on that knowledge.
Limited safety awareness
An ADHD assessment at Linked Communication consists of a structured clinical assessment for ADHD using gold-standard diagnostic assessment tools. The assessment is conducted by a multi-disciplinary team including a clinical psychologist.
What to expect in an ADHD Assessment
The informant (someone who knows you or your child well) will meet virtually or face-to-face with one of our experienced clinicians to complete one component of the ADHD assessment. The clinician will take a detailed assessment of presenting symptoms, how the symptoms have developed over time, past medical history, developmental history, and family history. This lasts for approximately 45-60 minutes.
Informant
A questionnaire will be provided to school to complete. This is used to get a better objective understanding of how your child’s ADHD symptoms may have affected them in a learning context (school/ college etc).
Teacher (child only assessments)
One clinician will meet with you or your child and conduct an informal clinical observation and another component of the ADHD diagnostic assessment tool. This comprises a set of questions and lasts for approximately 60 minutes (if required, the questions can be differentiated to meet the individual’s expressive and receptive language skills).
Assessment
TOP TIP
Informant: It can be useful to look back at photos/videos from childhood.
Child: On the day of assessment, your child can use time-out cards or fidget toys.
Please read the FAQs further information.
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About Linked Communication
Linked Communication offers a professional and friendly service where time and attention can be taken to ensure the service received is of the highest standard and there is minimal waiting time. Our specialist team will always take the time to provide expert advice so you are aware of all the pre-and post-diagnostic and therapy services available. Our clinic is for children and adults, based in Margate. We provide online or in-person therapy sessions.
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