Adult ADHD Assessments
Living with ADHD as an adult can be challenging, often leaving you feeling overwhelmed and misunderstood. Seeking an assessment is a positive step towards gaining clarity and finding the support you need.
What is ADHD?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) describes persistent difficulties with inattention and/or hyperactivity and impulsivity. In adults, ADHD often presents differently than it does in children.
These challenges can impact various aspects of life, including work performance, relationships, and overall well-being. For some people, these differences can significantly impact on day-to-day life and this may lead you to seek a diagnostic assessment.
Common Symptoms
- Difficulty focusing on tasks and activities
- Being easily distracted by external stimuli
- Persistent feelings of restlessness or agitation
- Trouble managing time and deadlines effectively
The Process
Getting an ADHD assessment
Total cost: £850
We understand that waiting for an ADHD assessment can be a frustrating and lengthy process. Being mindful of this, we offer a limited number of appointments to support our aim of seeing you for your assessment within a couple of months.
Step 1: Free 15-minute phone consultation
Step 2: Assessment appointment 1
Step 3: Assessment appointment 2 including diagnostic outcome
The assessment
What to expect during the assessment
Our approach to assessment is designed to ensure an accurate and comprehensive understanding of your difficulties or differences and their impact on your life. An ADHD assessment at Dr Compton-Smith Clinical Psychology involves:
- Completion of validated and nationally recognised screening questionnaires
- Review of school reports (if available)
- An in-depth clinical interview focussing on different areas of your life with a particular focus on the presence of ADHD symptoms
- Formal diagnostic outcome
- A comprehensive assessment report and a letter confirming your diagnosis if one is given
The benefits of getting an ADHD assessment
- Validation and understanding
- Entitlements under Equality Act
- Access to ADHD medication
- Access to targeted support
- Finding your tribe
Testimonial
I'd been putting off getting an assessment for many many months. I am so glad that I got in contact with Emily. Though professional, her service was also warm and friendly. It means a lot to finally understand myself and why life has always felt so challenging. Having been though the assessment and getting a diagnosis, I feel a sense of relief. But also there is some grief for not having done it sooner, part of me feels a sadness for the time I've lost being undiagnosed and unsupported.
I hope now I can life my life with more kindness to myself and an understanding that I function differently for a very valid reason. I look forward to embracing life with ADHD, celebrating the positives of being neurodiverse and learning new ways to combat my challenges.