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ADHD Assessment Process: What to Expect

If you're considering an ADHD assessment for yourself or your child in Preston, understanding the process can help you feel prepared and confident. I provide thorough, compassionate ADHD assessments that follow NICE guidelines, leading to a clear diagnosis and recommendations for next steps.

The ADHD Assessment Process

We follow a structured and thorough approach to assessing ADHD in adults. Each step is designed to build a clear picture of your experiences and ensure an accurate diagnosis.

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1. Initial Consultation
Your journey begins with an in-depth consultation with one of our ADHD specialists. During this session, we explore your personal and medical history, current challenges, and any previous assessments or treatments you may have had in the UK.

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2. Clinical Evaluation
Following the consultation, our Clinician  carefully evaluates whether your symptoms meet the recognised diagnostic criteria for ADHD. This involves examining patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, and considering how these affect your day-to-day life.

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3. Questionnaires and Behavioural Insights
To support the diagnostic process, standardised questionnaires and rating scales are often used. These may be completed by you and, where appropriate, family members or others who can provide additional perspectives on how your symptoms present in different situations.

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4. Further Considerations
In some cases, additional medical checks or collaboration with other professionals may be required. This helps us rule out other conditions and ensures we provide the most accurate diagnosis possible.

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By taking this multi-step approach, we aim to provide clarity, understanding, and the foundation for a tailored treatment plan that best supports your needs.

Take The Test

1. How often do you have trouble wrapping up the final details of a project once the challenging parts have been done?*
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very often
2. How often do you have difficulty getting things in order when you have to do a task that requires organisation?*
Never
Rarely
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3. How often do you have problems remembering appointments or obligations?*
Never
Rarely
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4. When you have a task that requires a lot of thought, how often do you delay getting started?*
Never
Rarely
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5. How often do you fidget or squirm with your hands or feet when you have to sit down for a long time?*
Never
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6. How often do you feel overly active and compelled to do things like you were driven by a motor?*
Never
Rarely
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Often
Very often
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