The diagnostic
assessment

your childhood & family history

We will ask you about your early years (or if you are a child or young person we will ask your parents or caregivers). This will include questions about your birth, your development and your life as a pre-schooler.

your mental & physical health

Understanding a person's mental and physical health needs is an important part of the diagnostic formulation. So we will ask questions about your mental and physical health. If a child or young person is being assessed we will gather this information from parents. 

psychometric assessments

The assessment uses standardised assessment measures. Standardised assessment measures are administered and scored in a consistent, uniform way. These measures are designed to evaluate specific skills, knowledge, ability and traits.

For autism assessments we use the ADI-R and the ADOS-II. We will also use standardised observations (for a child this might include observations at home, in nursery or school).

For ADHD assessments we may use the Connors-3, or Connors Adult ADHD rating scale, and the QbTest.

your schooling & Education

We will ask you (or your parents) about where you went to school, how you got on with friends, your academic interests as well as challenges with education. ​

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your current situation

We will ask questions about where you live, who you live with and if appropriate your current employment. We will ask about your current friendships and relationships as well as the things you enjoy doing and your interests.​

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MDT discussion

Whether you are being assessed for ADHD or autism, a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) discussion is central to the service we provide. MDT working improves diagnostic accuracy, improves the coordination of interventions and family support and is recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Please see "about us" for more information on our MDT.