CHILD ADHD ASSESSMENT
We offer specialist assessments of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire or online. At The Lotus Psychology Practice we comply with NICE (National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence) guidelines and DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, with our assessments being completed by Clinical Psychologists and Qualified Healthcare Professionals with specialist training and experience in diagnosis ADHD. We use gold standard, internationally recognised assessment tools. Our approach goes beyond diagnosis, we focuses on understanding strengths, challenges, and individual support needs. Our assessments involves gathering information from schools or tutors, a detailed developmental history from parents/carers and a comprehensive assessment with the young person. ​
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We are able to offer combined ADHD and Autism Assessments.
Our Evidence-Based Assessment
What to Expect from our ADHD Assessment
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STEP 1: Standardised Measures
​An assessment will involve completing standardised and valudated pre-assessment questionnaires about your child, and providing a detailed education history from your child's school.
STEP 2: Assessment Appointment
A clinician will meet directly with your child for an in-depth assessment, considering current strengths and difficulties as well as impact on their functioning. This may include the QB Check, an evidence-based computer-based assessment that objectively measures the core symptoms of ADHD.
STEP 3: Developmental History
A clinician will meet with parents/carers to develop a detailed developmental history, guided by the ADHD Child Evaluation Interview, a standardised and validated measure of ADHD symptoms over time.
STEP 4: School Information
A clinician will gather information from the school on current symptoms and impairement. This may include a school observation.
STEP 5: Report & Feedback
After the assessment you will be offered a feedback session to discuss the findings and answer any questions you may have. You will be provided with a detailed report with individualised recommendations that can be shared with schools. This will include signposting to services and information sources.
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Please note, we do not offer a medication or prescribing service.
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Whilst we guarantee that our assessments are above the standard of NHS ADHD and autism assessment, due to differing NHS service policies regarding private sector assessments, we are unable to guarantee acceptance of our diagnoses with individual NHS services. In the rare occasion where this may happen, we will liaise with the service on your request.