Child
ADHD Assessments

Clear comprehensive assessments from HCPC and GMC registered clinicians backed by over two decades of experience

Why choose us for your child’s assessment?

Our expert clinicians are dedicated to putting your child’s needs first.

As HCPC-registered psychologists and speech and language therapists with a minimum of 5 years’ experience working with children with ADHD, we’re committed to providing a comprehensive and personalised assessment that truly understands your child’s unique strengths, challenges, and needs.

By involving parents and carers in every stage of the assessment process, we aim to ensure that your voice is heard, and your child receives the tailored support they deserve.

Assessment £1495, includes £195 initial consultation.

Flexible payment options available. Ask one of our friendly team today.

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Our Clinicians

Our expert team at the Autism & ADHD Assessment Hub are dedicated to providing a comprehensive and personalised assessment that truly seeks to understand your child’s unique needs. As part of the Antser Group, we bring over two decades of experience in carrying out assessments for local authorities, solicitors, and private individuals and organisations.

Our multi-disciplinary team of expert clinicians will work together to assess your child’s development using the QB diagnostic screening and Young DIVA-5 or ACE tools.

A dedicated case handler will be assigned to you throughout the assessment journey, providing a single point of contact and ensuring that your questions and concerns are addressed promptly.

The QB test is a diagnostic screening tool used to objectively capture information to assess a child for ADHD. It’s an important part of the assessment process and uses infra-red markers to measure a child’s ability to concentrate, movement and impulsivity. The test is done at home using a PC or laptop and usually takes around 15-20 mins depending on the child’s age.

The ACE (ADHD Child Evaluation) is a semi structured clinical interview and is administered to the child’s parents or carers. Sometimes involving the child depending on their age. It looks at core symptoms of ADHD in childhood and to what extent they impair the child’s functioning. This is completed remotely and usually takes 1-2 hours.

Alternatively, Young DIVA-5 may be used depending on the assessors’ experience and training. Both of these tools are semi structured clinical interviews and are widely used both in the NHS and private clinics and can be used interchangeably. Both tools are NICE guidelines compliant.

Feedback session takes place remotely, after receiving your comprehensive report making it convenient for you to participate from the comfort of your own space.

Our assessment is designed to be a supportive and child-centred experience. We’ll discuss all findings and present the outcome to you within clear timescales, once the assessment is complete. With our expertise and personalised approach, you can trust that you’re getting the best possible understanding of your child’s needs and the support they require to thrive.

Mother with her teenage son at meeting with social worker, psychologist

Common Signs of ADHD in Children

Attention and Focus Differences

Engages deeply in preferred tasks but may struggle with less interesting ones.
Processes information uniquely and may need extra time to respond.
Highly aware of environmental details, which can be distracting.
Benefits from alternative organisation strategies.
May need reminders for routines due to differences in executive function.

Organisation and Time Management

Uses non-traditional organisation methods.
Shifts focus between tasks especially when interest fades.
Prefers meaningful and engaging activities over routine tasks.
Benefits from external supports like timers and schedules.

Movement and Energy Regulation

Uses movement (fidgeting, acing) for focus and self-regulation.
Thrives in dynamic, hand-on environments.
Expresses energy through movement and speech.
Communicates enthusiastically, sometimes talking without pause.

Impulsivity

Excitedly joins conversations, sometimes interrupting.
Thinks and responds quickly, sometimes before a question is finished.
Acts spontaneously, which can lead to creative problem solving.
Eager to participate, making waiting turns challenging.

Emotional Regulation

Feels emotions intensely and reacts authentically.
Expresses frustration and excitement freely.
May need support in processing overwhelming emotions.

Social and Academic Experiences

Forms friendships differently, sometimes struggling with social cues.
Benefits from engaging, adaptive learning environments.
May need clear communication to navigate social expectations.

"I thoroughly recommend this service. After struggling with symptoms of ASD which were impacting on daily life I decided to opt for this service rather than fester on an NHS waiting list. I felt that the service was reasonably priced and worth a fast-track service. I got my diagnosis in 6 weeks."

"Being 40 yrs I was a little apprehensive at first, but they soon put my mind at rest with a very professional no pressure approach to the whole process. I finally have the answers to why I've been feeling the way I have all these years and can't thank them enough! Highly recommend"

"A very friendly team who remain professional at all times. I was made to feel comfortable and normal during the whole process."

"Throughout the process of working with Solihull Team we have been impressed. As a family as have been supported to make the right decisions for us. Going through the process has been revelatory for both us and our child. We cannot thank Claire and the team enough for the support and guidance provided."

"They took the time to really understand me and as an adult with autism they spoke to me in a way that was easy to understand but not condescending which I really thought was good. Nicola and Claire were both very kind and clear. Getting a diagnosis is scary but they really helped me along with the process. I would really recommend them to anyone who thinks they may have ASD."

"Thank you so much to the team who assessed my daughter. Highly professional and thorough service delivered with kindness. Excellent professionals with a lot of experience including unpicking masking behaviour."

"Thank you for your support in the assessments that has allowed my son to gain the clarity of a diagnosis on why his approach to life and the world around him is different to others"

"I'm so glad I contacted AAH and would urge anyone who's not sure, or considering an assessment to get in touch with them. Have an initial consultation for a small fee and get their advice, it's priceless."

"My mum found and contacted them for me after I had spent 1.5 years on the NHS waiting list. Claire and Zoe were very friendly and made me feel comfortable even during the observation exercises. Would recommend to anyone looking to get a formal diagnosis."

"My daughter is 16 and we were worried about having to wait too long for an assessment so discovering this service was wonderful and I have no doubt her diagnosis will make all the difference in the world."

Child ADHD Assessments