ADHD Assessment Processes
Specialist Phsyological Assessments and Support for ADHD
Navigating the complexities of ADHD can feel like trying to solve a puzzle with missing pieces, leaving many adults and children wondering if their experiences are shared and understood. At Park Psychology Services’ dedicated Clinic in York, we don’t just offer assessments; we provide a unique, person-centred journey to clarity.
ADHD Assessments Process for Adults
- Information-Gathering Discussion – This explores features associated with ADHD, both in terms of current features and how these might have been present earlier on in life. We also explore other important areas, such as mental health. Prior to this discussion, we will ask you to complete some questionnaires to help inform the assessment.
- Informant Discussion – It is really helpful to gather information from an informant, such as a partner, parent, sibling or friend, wherever possible.
- Computer task – We ask you to complete a short computer-based assessment called a QbCheck.
- Multidisciplinary Team Meeting – The Team meet to consider all of the information we have gathered during the assessment process and to determine the outcome of the assessment.
- Feedback Discussion – This is an online appointment, where we meet to share and discuss the outcome of the assessment.
- Report – A comprehensive report is written, detailing all aspects of the assessment process, and giving recommendations to support you. This is sent to you to review; please note, we are able to amend any factual inaccuracies, but are unable to change other aspects of the assessment report.
ADHD Assessment Process for Children
- Information-Gathering Discussion – We gather information from parents in respect of features associated with ADHD. We will also explore other important areas, such as mental health and a young person’s learning profile. Prior to this discussion, we will ask you to complete some questionnaires to help inform the assessment.
- School Observation – We observe the young person in school to more fully understand their presentation across contexts. We also ask a member of staff who knows the young person well to complete some evidence-based questionnaires. We know that young people sometimes present differently in different contexts and that this can mean that differences are less easily picked up in certain environments. Please be reassured that we are mindful of this as a team and this is something we can discuss as part of the initial screening discussion should you wish. We also recognise that many neurodivergent young people struggle in school settings, and some are home-educated. In this case we will discuss who else may be able to support this part of the process.
- Face to Face Appointment – This appointment takes place at one of our clinic rooms. We complete a computer-based assessment called a QbCheck and a Cognitive Assessment.
- Multidisciplinary Team Meeting – The Team meet to consider all of the information we have gathered during the assessment process and to determine the outcome of the assessment.
- Feedback Discussion – This is an online appointment, where we meet to share and discuss the outcome of the assessment.
- Report – A comprehensive report is written, detailing all aspects of the assessment process, and giving recommendations to support you. This is sent to you to review; please note, we are able to amend any factual inaccuracies, but are unable to change other aspects of the assessment report.