Answers to the questions we hear most often from families and adults thinking about booking an assessment. Can't find your answer? Get in touch and we'll help.
We are very happy to guide you on this and we usually suggest an initial call. This is a 30-minute screening call and involves discussion, some history taking about life for your child at home and at school. We would then be able to advise on the best way to proceed, and whether further assessment is recommended. This is the quickest way for parents to access clinic — the cost is £190.
Yes, a parent or guardian (it can be very helpful to have both parents, but this is not a requirement) will need to be available to provide a detailed developmental history — not just for young children but for all ages up to 18.
A summary report will be provided within 2 weeks of the assessment and a full report within 6 weeks. Yes, these will be accepted by the NHS (including CAMHS), schools and local authorities (e.g. to apply for an EHCP) — they are very thorough multidisciplinary assessments, which are NICE guideline compliant.
We do not work directly with healthcare providers, however more recently BUPA have agreed with some patients directly to specifically cover the fees for our assessments.
We try to help families as much as we can — these are considered on a case by case basis. Please contact us to discuss your situation.
Medication to help your child's sleep (melatonin) or ADHD symptoms must be started and monitored by a specialist consultant (a paediatrician or psychiatrist within CAMHS or a private clinic). Once they are "stable" on the medication, which usually takes a minimum of 3 months, we will request "Shared Care" with your child's GP.
It's ok to crush standard, immediate release tablets. Some ADHD medications come as capsules which can be opened and sprinkled onto a spoon with a small amount of soft food such as yoghurt, honey or jam. Children should not chew or crush extended-release capsules.
QbTest/QbCheck is a computer-based tool used in ADHD assessments. It measures attention, impulsivity, and activity level using a timed task and a motion sensor. It provides objective, standardised data that supports clinical decision-making during our NICE-compliant ADHD assessment process.
The WISC (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children) assesses a child's thinking and learning skills. It measures areas such as verbal comprehension, visual-spatial ability, fluid reasoning, working memory, and processing speed. It's one of the most widely used and respected cognitive assessment tools in child psychology.
We pride ourselves on shorter wait times compared to NHS referrals. Most families are seen within a few weeks of their initial enquiry. Contact us for current availability.
No GP referral is needed. You can contact us directly to arrange an assessment. We welcome self-referrals from parents and adults seeking diagnosis and support.
Yes — we offer both in-clinic and online appointments to suit your availability and accessibility needs. Some assessments (like autism assessments) need to happen face-to-face for accuracy, but many follow-ups, medication reviews, and some OT and SEN services can be delivered via telehealth.