ADHD assessments for adults and children
Our clear, supportive and neuroaffirming ADHD assessment pathways help adults, children and young people explore individual strengths, needs and experiences, with thoughtful feedback and practical recommendations.
Adults aged 18+: online or in person in Gillingham, Dorset.
Children and young people aged 7–17: in person in Gillingham, Dorset.
Greater understanding. Brighter possibilities.
Who are our ADHD assessments for?
The assessment considers ADHD alongside co-occurring needs and other possible explanations. An assessment does not guarantee a diagnosis. Contact us to discuss suitability.
You can also read the NHS information about ADHD in adults and ADHD in children and young people, including guidance on seeking an assessment and support.
Benefits of an ADHD assessment
An ADHD assessment offers space to explore your experiences, or those of your child, and consider what support might be helpful. The aim is to understand the whole person, including their strengths and needs.
What is included?
Adult ADHD assessment
- Initial enquiry and suitability screening
- Background questionnaires and consent
- Full developmental and clinical history
- Structured adult ADHD assessment interview
- Information from another informant where available
- Consideration of co-occurring needs and differential diagnosis
- Clinical review before diagnosis is confirmed
- Comprehensive written report and feedback appointment
- Included follow-up session: “What does this mean for me?”
Child and young person ADHD assessment
- Initial enquiry and suitability screening
- Parent or carer questionnaires and consent
- Full developmental and clinical history
- ACE assessment
- SNAP-IV and SDQ questionnaires
- School or education information where appropriate
- Child or young person appointment
- Consideration of co-occurring needs and differential diagnosis
- Clinical review before diagnosis is confirmed
- Comprehensive written report and feedback appointment
- Included follow-up session: “What does this mean for me / our family?”
Your assessment pathway
A clear path from enquiry to next steps:
Our aim is to understand each person’s profile, strengths and needs, and to provide clear feedback and practical recommendations. Outcomes are based on the individual assessment.
Assessment fees
Adult ADHD assessment
Ages 18+
Online or in person in Gillingham, Dorset
£1,195 assessment fee
Child & Young Person ADHD assessment
Ages 7-17
In person in Gillingham, Dorset
£1,295 assessment fee
Please see our Terms of Service & Policy Hub.
Important information about medication
Medication is not provided through Equally Different Therapy. If you or your family wish to explore medication, we can signpost you to an independent prescriber.
Any prescribing assessment, physical health checks, titration, monitoring, follow-up reviews and medication costs are arranged separately and charged separately by the prescriber. Shared care with your GP cannot be guaranteed.
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