ADHD Assessments for Adults (18 years old & above)

ADHD Assessments for Adults (18 years old & above)

Our ADHD assessments for adults are carried out by our Consultant Adult Psychiatrists who have specialist knowledge and expertise in the field of ADHD. Our assessments take place over the course of two sessions. Prior to the assessment, you will be given a series of questionnaires, to be filled out and returned before your assessment date. If available, you would also be asked to provide reports from your time at school.

In order to obtain a full developmental history, you will be asked to bring along a family member or friend who has known you for a long period of time.

Our ADHD assessments are carried out in line with best practice guidelines from NICE. Read more about our clinical team.

The Assessment Process

Stage 1: Two hour appointment with a Consultant Psychiatrist

Part 1
The first part of the assessment will include the initial history taking. From here, your psychiatrist will introduce themselves and explain to you what the assessment should entail and what to expect as part of the assessment. Your psychiatrist will also ask you a variety of questions, including any concerns you may have and why you feel the assessment would be appropriate.

Break for 10-15 minutes.

Part 2
For the second part of the assessment, we ask that you bring either a family member, partner or close friend along so that your psychiatrist can carry out the developmental history part of the assessment. From here, your psychiatrist will ask the person accompanying you to the assessment some questions regarding your upbringing, your early development, and day to day difficulties that you may experience.

Stage 2:  Feedback Session

The final stage of the assessment will include a one hour feedback session. Once your psychiatrist has collated all of the information from standardised questionnaires, clinical assessment, collateral information, developmental history and their observations of you, our psychiatrist will share with you whether you meet DSM-5/ICD-11 criteria for ADHD. The psychiatrist will share their recommendations for ongoing medical and psychological treatment where appropriate. If you do receive a diagnosis of ADHD we will send you a post-diagnostic pack which shares helpful psychoeducational material about ADHD, helpful resources and information regarding additional services which are available at the practice which may be helpful for you.

A comprehensive report will also be sent to you and your GP approximately 8 weeks after the assessment.

Our Fees

£1750

ADHD assessment for adults (18 years old+)

This week is National Grief Awareness Week.

🔦 We are supporting @thegoodgrieftrust campaign, with this year’s theme being ‘Shine a Light’.

🫶 It’s important to normalise grief and make those around us aware that it’s often not something that will ever completely go away. It’s often about finding ways of coping with the grief. This week is about encouraging empathy, compassion, and support for those who are grieving, emphasising that grief if universal and often a challenging part of the human experience.

🎄 Grief can feel especially heavy during the festive season, a time often filled with memories of those we’ve lost. Let’s acknowledge the pain that can come with Christmas and offer compassion to ourselves and others. It’s okay to miss them, to feel it all, and to take the season at your own pace and do it in your own way. You may want to think of meaningful ways to remember the person, or people, you have lost this festive season.

To participate in National Grief Awareness Week, we can:
💛 Support a grieving friend
💛 Practice self-care if you are grieving
💛 Educate others - The Good Grief Trust’s website have a lot of short video clips offering support as well as sharing stories of those that have lost a loved one (https://www.thegoodgrieftrust.org). Another resource is The Good Grief Project, which offer a range of different workshops for bereaved parents and siblings (https://thegoodgriefproject.co.uk)

#ShineALight #GriefAwareness #YouAreNotAlone #TheEdinburghPractice

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This week is National Grief Awareness Week. 🔦 We are supporting @thegoodgrieftrust campaign, with this year’s theme being ‘Shine a Light’. 🫶 It’s important to normalise grief and make those around us aware that it’s often not something that will ever completely go away. It’s often about finding ways of coping with the grief. This week is about encouraging empathy, compassion, and support for those who are grieving, emphasising that grief if universal and often a challenging part of the human experience. 🎄 Grief can feel especially heavy during the festive season, a time often filled with memories of those we’ve lost. Let’s acknowledge the pain that can come with Christmas and offer compassion to ourselves and others. It’s okay to miss them, to feel it all, and to take the season at your own pace and do it in your own way. You may want to think of meaningful ways to remember the person, or people, you have lost this festive season. To participate in National Grief Awareness Week, we can: 💛 Support a grieving friend 💛 Practice self-care if you are grieving 💛 Educate others - The Good Grief Trust’s website have a lot of short video clips offering support as well as sharing stories of those that have lost a loved one (https://www.thegoodgrieftrust.org). Another resource is The Good Grief Project, which offer a range of different workshops for bereaved parents and siblings (https://thegoodgriefproject.co.uk) #ShineALight #GriefAwareness #YouAreNotAlone #TheEdinburghPractice

This Friday we are checking in with our brain health! 🧠✨
 
Dr Julia is here to share insights from the 2024 update to the Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention, and care. The updated study reveals that nearly half of all dementia cases worldwide could be prevented or delayed by addressing 14 modifiable risk factors throughout the lifespan.
 
In Midlife these include:
👂 Hearing loss
🫀High LDL cholesterol
😔 Depression
🧠 Traumatic brain injury
🛋️ Physical inactivity
💊 Diabetes
🚬 Smoking
📈 Hypertension
🩺 Obesity
🍷 Excessive alcohol
 
In Late life these include:
👤 Social isolation
🚗💨 Air pollution
👁️ Visual loss
 
Taking steps to address these risks could make a significant difference in brain health and dementia prevention!
 
Explore the full article here:
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(24)01296-0/abstract
 
Or have a look at the infographic here:
https://www.thelancet.com/pb/assets/raw/Lancet/infographics/dementia-2017/image-1721911723223.pdf
 
#BrainHealth #DementiaPrevention #TheEdinburghPractice

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This Friday we are checking in with our brain health! 🧠✨   Dr Julia is here to share insights from the 2024 update to the Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention, and care. The updated study reveals that nearly half of all dementia cases worldwide could be prevented or delayed by addressing 14 modifiable risk factors throughout the lifespan.   In Midlife these include:
👂 Hearing loss 🫀High LDL cholesterol 😔 Depression 🧠 Traumatic brain injury 🛋️ Physical inactivity 💊 Diabetes 🚬 Smoking 📈 Hypertension 🩺 Obesity 🍷 Excessive alcohol   In Late life these include: 👤 Social isolation 🚗💨 Air pollution 👁️ Visual loss   Taking steps to address these risks could make a significant difference in brain health and dementia prevention!   Explore the full article here: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(24)01296-0/abstract   Or have a look at the infographic here: https://www.thelancet.com/pb/assets/raw/Lancet/infographics/dementia-2017/image-1721911723223.pdf   #BrainHealth #DementiaPrevention #TheEdinburghPractice

Welcome back to another #fridaycheckin! This week we are introducing our YouTube channel (@TheEdinburghPractice1)!
 
🎥 Head on over to our YouTube channel to watch videos about our mental health practice including videos on how to make a self-referral, our different assessment processes, the neurodiversity support we offer and meet a handful of our lovely clinicians as they speak about important mental health topics!
 
Don’t forget to like and subscribe! Link in bio 💛

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Welcome back to another #fridaycheckin! This week we are introducing our YouTube channel (@TheEdinburghPractice1)!   🎥 Head on over to our YouTube channel to watch videos about our mental health practice including videos on how to make a self-referral, our different assessment processes, the neurodiversity support we offer and meet a handful of our lovely clinicians as they speak about important mental health topics!   Don’t forget to like and subscribe! Link in bio 💛

November is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to bring much-needed attention to the unique struggles men face when it comes to mental health. Despite growing conversations about mental health, men can often struggle to seek support, sometimes this may be due to societal expectations or fear of stigma.

🙏 It’s important to remember that mental health challenges don’t discriminate based on gender, and being open about these challenges is a sign of strength, not weakness. This month, let’s break the silence and make it known that it’s okay to talk, ask for help, and support one another.

💛 If you’re struggling, know that you are not alone. Whether it’s speaking to a friend, family member, or a professional, reaching out is a brave and powerful step. And if you’re not sure how to support a loved one, sometimes just listening and being present makes all the difference. Let’s work together to create a world where men feel safe to share, heal, and grow.

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November is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to bring much-needed attention to the unique struggles men face when it comes to mental health. Despite growing conversations about mental health, men can often struggle to seek support, sometimes this may be due to societal expectations or fear of stigma. 🙏 It’s important to remember that mental health challenges don’t discriminate based on gender, and being open about these challenges is a sign of strength, not weakness. This month, let’s break the silence and make it known that it’s okay to talk, ask for help, and support one another. 💛 If you’re struggling, know that you are not alone. Whether it’s speaking to a friend, family member, or a professional, reaching out is a brave and powerful step. And if you’re not sure how to support a loved one, sometimes just listening and being present makes all the difference. Let’s work together to create a world where men feel safe to share, heal, and grow.

This Friday we are checking in with our Speech and Language Therapist Michelle!
 
Michelle is one of the lead clinicians for our child autism assessments, she is passionate about improving outcomes for individuals who have neurodevelopmental differences. Michelle’s clinical work holds individuals and their families at the centre to help them understand their neurodevelopmental profile and provide supports to reduce the impact of any challenges.
 
At TEP, we provide ‘gold-standard’ autism assessments, ensuring that individuals and families can access expert clinical assessments in a timely manner.
 
Check out our new practice videos on our YouTube Channel to find out more! (link in bio)
 
#fridaycheckin #theedinburghpractice

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This Friday we are checking in with our Speech and Language Therapist Michelle!   Michelle is one of the lead clinicians for our child autism assessments, she is passionate about improving outcomes for individuals who have neurodevelopmental differences. Michelle’s clinical work holds individuals and their families at the centre to help them understand their neurodevelopmental profile and provide supports to reduce the impact of any challenges.   At TEP, we provide ‘gold-standard’ autism assessments, ensuring that individuals and families can access expert clinical assessments in a timely manner.   Check out our new practice videos on our YouTube Channel to find out more! (link in bio)   #fridaycheckin #theedinburghpractice

This week, TEP are supporting #antibullyingweek!
 
The theme this year is ‘Choose Respect’ which has come about following consultation with teachers and pupils by the Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA) who are the official organisers of this important week. Teachers and children wanted a theme that empowered them to do something positive to counter the harm and hurt that bullying causes.
 
We know that the term ‘respect’ can mean different things to different people. When we talk about respect, we talk about showing that you value someone, including valuing their feelings, views, and opinions, even if they differ from yours. We also talk about accepting and understanding others, giving others the same consideration you would expect for yourself.
 
We also want to highlight that bullying does not end in the playground, but can continue for adults within the workplace and at home.
 
How to actively ‘Choose Respect’:
 
⭐️Actively listening: making effort to listen to other’s perspective without interrupting
⭐️Use “I” statements: Frame your thoughts and feelings using “I” statements to avoid accusing others
⭐️Stay calm and take breaks if you feel overwhelmed
⭐️Focus on behaviour not character
⭐️Seek common ground
⭐️Reflect and learn
 
We encourage you to always ‘Choose Respect’ even if you don’t always agree with others or even like them.
 
#antibullyingweek #ChooseRespect #mentalhealth #theedinburghpractice

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This week, TEP are supporting #antibullyingweek!   The theme this year is ‘Choose Respect’ which has come about following consultation with teachers and pupils by the Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA) who are the official organisers of this important week. Teachers and children wanted a theme that empowered them to do something positive to counter the harm and hurt that bullying causes.   We know that the term ‘respect’ can mean different things to different people. When we talk about respect, we talk about showing that you value someone, including valuing their feelings, views, and opinions, even if they differ from yours. We also talk about accepting and understanding others, giving others the same consideration you would expect for yourself.   We also want to highlight that bullying does not end in the playground, but can continue for adults within the workplace and at home.   How to actively ‘Choose Respect’:   ⭐️Actively listening: making effort to listen to other’s perspective without interrupting ⭐️Use “I” statements: Frame your thoughts and feelings using “I” statements to avoid accusing others ⭐️Stay calm and take breaks if you feel overwhelmed ⭐️Focus on behaviour not character ⭐️Seek common ground ⭐️Reflect and learn   We encourage you to always ‘Choose Respect’ even if you don’t always agree with others or even like them.   #antibullyingweek #ChooseRespect #mentalhealth #theedinburghpractice