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More than 600,000 young people up to the age of 18 are believed to have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), which is a condition that includes symptoms, such as difficulty concentrating and sitting still.
The symptoms of ADHD can be managed in numerous ways, with diagnosis forming that pivotal first step in a child’s ADHD journey. According to the NHS, symptoms of ADHD usually start before the age of 12.
Overall lifestyle changes (e.g. eating a healthy, balanced diet), as well as changes at home (e.g. splitting up homework into sections) and at school (e.g. giving clear instructions), are just some of the ways children with ADHD can be provided with the support they need. However, if you find this support may not be helping, then an ADHD assessment can help you and your child obtain greater clarity on their specific requirements.
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How our ADHD Diagnostic Assessments for children work
Our comprehensive ADHD Assessments are carried out in accordance with the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s (NICE) guidelines and underpinned by the latest industry best practices.
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Information-gathering
Before the assessment takes place, we will share some pre-assessment questionnaires with you to complete. Alternatively, you may prefer for these forms to be completed by a teacher, who may have a particularly strong relationship with your child. This is absolutely fine; the main thing is that the questionnaires are completed as fully as possible. We will then use this insight to identify the most suitable assessment for your child.
Please note: If there is a strong indication, we will invite you to progress to the next phase.
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Multi-disciplinary assessment
Once we have reviewed your completed questionnaires, we will invite you and your child to come and see us to be assessed. During the first session, we will chat to the parent/carer for two hours about the child’s development history. In a separate one-hour session, we will speak to the child in a relaxed and informal way, which includes inviting them to take part in a range of activities and monitor how they interact and respond.
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Diagnostic report
We will provide you with a written report within 4 weeks of your last assessment session with us. If possible, we will share our diagnostic outcome with you, as well as tailored recommendations based on your child’s individual circumstances. In addition to emailing the report to you, we will invite you to come in and see us, so that we can discuss the findings together.
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Tailored support
Here at Glowing Psychology, we not only care about making sure you receive clarity in relation to your child’s behaviour, but that you are clear on what next steps in relation to fully supporting your child looks like. If required, we are more than happy to signpost you to relevant support services and provide you with ongoing support.
Understanding ADHD
Cherishing Amazing minds
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental condition that typically begins in childhood. Children with ADHD may experience persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that can affect learning, behavior, and daily functioning. While some children may struggle to stay focused or follow instructions, others may find it difficult to sit still or manage impulses. ADHD is not caused by poor parenting or lack of discipline; it is a medical condition with biological influences. Early recognition, structured support, and evidence-based interventions can help children with ADHD develop coping strategies, improve academic performance, and thrive in both home and school settings.
Common ADHD signs
Your child may be experiencing…
The symptoms of ADHD tend to be categorised into three core areas: a person’s ability to pay attention, control their impulses and high energy levels. Typical symptoms of ADHD in children include:
Being easily distracted
Finding it difficult to listen to what people are saying or following instructions
Having high energy levels
Fidgeting or tapping their hands and feet
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We operate as a not-for-profit independent organisation. This means you can always be assured that our fees are the lowest we can reach while maintaining the highest quality of assessment and support.
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No. Our clinicians can only provide a diagnosis if they believe you meet the diagnostic criteria. It would not be possible or ethical to guarantee a diagnosis. Complex histories or external factors may impact outcomes. We cannot refund fees based on diagnosis absence, as our service provides a rigorous UK best practice model assessment, not a specific diagnosis.
Yes. Our Adult Autism Assessment includes the Diagnostic Interview for Social and Communication Disorders (DISCO), conducted by an experienced psychologist or psychotherapist which is an inclusive Autism assessment tool particularly useful for assessing Autism in women and non-binary people. This is followed by an assessment by a neurodevelopmental specialist psychiatrist to ensure a comprehensive evaluation.
Yes, our clinicians are experienced in understanding masking complexities. Share information about how your child masks and their coping strategies during the assessment. Encourage your child to share how they feel with the clinicians. It is important that the clinicians have enough evidence to support a diagnosis, think about different settings that your child’s symptoms present in and share information with them.
The clinician’s must be able to evidence that the symptoms are present in a setting outside of home such as school, or an extra curricular activity. A professional in one of these settings will need to fill out pre-assessment questionnaires about your child’s symptoms and traits.
No, we don’t prescribe medication for ADHD.