Private ADHD Assessments For Children in London
Receiving an attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis for your child is not something to worry about. In fact, we often find that it can bring a sense of clarity and relief to families, as it allows strategies to be developed that can manage symptoms effectively.
At Dementech, we offer specialist ADHD assessments, diagnoses, and treatments for children.
Symptoms of ADHD in Children
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects your child’s ability to pay attention, control impulsive behaviours and manage hyperactivity.
While commonly diagnosed in childhood, ADHD can be a difficult condition to identify because everyone can occasionally exhibit some traits of the condition.
Understanding the symptoms of ADHD can therefore be an important first step towards recognising the condition in children and moving towards a diagnosis. Some of the main symptoms include:
Inattention: Children with ADHD might face difficulties staying focused on tasks and get easily distracted. They might frequently make careless mistakes, overlook details, struggle with organisation, and be forgetful.
Hyperactivity: Children with ADHD might be restless, finding it difficult to stay seated for periods of time and fidgeting in their seat. They might interrupt others in conversation and talk excessively.
Impulsivity: Children with ADHD might act without thinking about consequences, find it difficult to wait their turn, interrupt other people’s conversations and activities, and blurt out answers in class without being called upon.
Dementech’s ADHD Assessment Process for Children
At Dementech Neurosciences, our team of experienced paediatric neurologists understand the complexities of living with ADHD. That’s why we tailor our private ADHD assessments around your child, observing and evaluating their skills for communication, sensory processing and social interactions.
Our team follows strict guidelines set by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to diagnose a wide range of neurodiverse conditions, including ADHD. When evaluating your child, we break our ADHD assessment process into four main steps:
Step 1: Neurodevelopmental assessment
During your child’s ADHD assessment, our clinicians will first observe and interact with your child to evaluate how they communicate, interact in social settings, and distinguish certain senses in their surrounding environment. This usually takes between one and two hours.
Step 2: Academic evaluation
In collaboration with their school, we will assess how well your child is doing academically by reviewing their school reports and talking to their teachers.
Using these insights, we will then be able to assess their specific strengths and address any challenges they face.
Step 3: Psychological assessment
Our clinicians will delve deeper into your child’s cognitive abilities, emotional well–being and behavioural patterns.
By understanding their psychological profile, we can then combine this information with the results of the neurodevelopmental assessment and academic evaluation to make a diagnosis for ADHD.
Step 4: Support sessions
We’re committed to providing ongoing support and a tailored ADHD treatment plan for you and your child. That’s why, if they’re diagnosed, you will be set up with regular sessions with a specialist neurologist every two months.
This will allow you to seek expert advice on their condition and assess their current management strategy.
Childhood ADHD Treatment
At Dementech Neurosciences, we have seen first-hand the difference that having an early ADHD diagnosis can make.
From tailored ADHD treatment plans to earlier intervention, being diagnosed with ADHD at an earlier age can offer a huge number of benefits that can improve your child’s overall quality of life:
- Tailored ADHD treatment plans for kids, adapted to each child’s individual needs
- Increased concentration delivers improved academic performance
- Having personalised support at school improves learning outcomes
- Effective ADHD symptom management to support daily activities
- Increased education through access to specialised support groups
- Potential reduction in behavioural issues
When creating your bespoke childhood ADHD treatment plan, we will consider a range of strategies to help your child manage their condition, including:
Lifestyle changes
As part of your child’s ADHD treatment plan, we might suggest implementing lifestyle changes to help support your child with their condition. Examples include:
- Engaging in regular physical activity and exercise
- Maintaining a regular sleep schedule
- Eating a healthy and balanced diet
Academic support
After your child’s ADHD assessment, we will collaborate with the relevant educational professionals to develop an Individualised Education Program (IEP) that can support their educational development.
Academic interventions that can be put in place to help your child manage their ADHD include:
- Breaking down tasks and activities into smaller, more manageable chunks
- Giving instructions in a calm, clear manner
- Providing tasks in an easily accessible, written-down to-do list format
- Offering praise and rewarding successes and good work
Medicine
In some cases, it might be agreed by your ADHD specialist and medical professionals that medicine might be a useful treatment for your child’s ADHD. There are medicines that can help manage a range of ADHD symptoms, including hyperactivity, impulsivity, concentration, and difficulties sleeping.
These medicines will need to be prescribed, and not every child with ADHD will need to or want to take medicine as part of their treatment.
Talking Therapy
Talking therapies, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), might be recommended as part of your child’s ADHD treatment plan. CBT aims to help teach children how to express their feelings and methods for problem solving and managing their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
Other types of talking therapies that can be beneficial for treating childhood ADHD include social skills training, parenting skills training, and family therapy. Joining support groups might also be suggested.
Book A Consultation
Meet Our Specialist Team Of Doctors
Dr. Rahul Bharat
Paediatric Neurologist, Consultant Paediatrician Lead & Paediatric Autism Specialist
A highly skilled consultant paediatrician neurologist at Dementech Neurosciences, Dr. Bharat specialises in providing exceptional care for children with ADHD and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
He is also the founder of Geniuslane – a unique algorithm-based platform designed to address parental understanding and expectations in managing various neurodevelopmental conditions.
Through this pioneering work, he and his team are continually revolutionising the field of neurodevelopmental care, advancing understanding and treatment to improve patient outcomes.
Schedule a private ADHD assessment in London
If you notice persistent difficulties with attention, hyperactivity or impulsivity that significantly impact your child's daily life and academic performance, it may be time to consider an ADHD assessment.
Visit our private ADHD assessment clinic in London
Lister House
11 Wimpole street
W1G 9ST London
United Kingdom
ADHD assessments and treatments for kids: FAQs
Booking a private ADHD assessment at Dementech Neurosciences will provide you with a comprehensive and personalised evaluation of your child’s psychological profile. This will be conducted by our expert team, including educational psychologists, behavioural therapists and medical professionals.
Through their expertise, an ADHD assessment will:
- Use standardised tools and measures to evaluate your child’s symptoms, medical history and behavioural patterns.
- Consider various childhood ADHD treatment options, including stimulant medication and non-stimulant medication, tailored to your child’s specific needs.
- Collaborate with educational professionals to develop an Individualised Education Program (IEP) to support your child’s academic progress.
- Provide ongoing support and guidance to ensure optimal outcomes.
No, there are no risks or side effects associated with ADHD assessment. The assessment process typically involves interviews, questionnaires and behavioural observations, which are all non-invasive.
Our team of experienced paediatricians, child psychologists, developmental paediatricians and neuropsychologists will also do all they can to ensure a safe, comfortable and supportive environment throughout your child’s ADHD assessment.
The length of an ADHD assessment can vary depending on a range of factors, such as the complexity of your child’s symptoms, the need for additional assessments and the thoroughness of the evaluation.
However, they are typically spread over multiple sessions, and each session will last a couple of hours.
After your child’s ADHD assessment, our team will discuss the results with you and provide recommendations for further steps. This may include behavioural interventions, ADHD medication options and collaboration with school counsellors, educational psychologists and behavioural therapists.
We will then work together to develop an individualised ADHD treatment plan for your child, which may include creating an Individualised Education Program (IEP) to support your child’s academic progress.
Yes, the results of your child’s ADHD assessment can be used to inform and support school accommodations. We collaborate with schools to ensure that appropriate accommodations are implemented, such as modified assignments, additional support or behavioural strategies.
Our team also works closely with educational psychologists and school professionals to develop an optimal learning environment for your child.
Private ADHD assessments offer a comprehensive and specialised evaluation tailored to your child’s needs. While there may be alternative options available, private assessment offers the advantage of personalised attention and expertise from our team of specialists.
Yes, the results of your child’s ADHD assessment can be used to inform and support school accommodations. We collaborate with schools to ensure that appropriate accommodations are implemented, such as modified assignments, additional support or behavioural strategies.
Our team also works closely with educational psychologists and school professionals to develop an optimal learning environment for your child.
Parents play a crucial role in supporting children with ADHD. After their assessment, you should aim to:
- Implement any strategies learned during the assessment process
- Maintain a structured routine
- Foster open communication with your child
- Seek ongoing guidance and support from our team
Working with your child’s schools to implement appropriate school accommodations can also make a big difference towards your child’s overall success and wellbeing.
Patient Success Stories
Dementech Neurosciences prides itself on delivering exceptional patient care. Here are just some of our patient testimonials.
P Allen
“My family and I experienced one of the hardest times of our lives having to deal with my wife’s deteriorating condition. I would like to personally thank the lovely young lady Zobiaa from Dementech, for showering us with compassion, empathy and genuine care and concern. Her professionalism, high-level customer service and communication, eye for detail, and willingness to go the extra mile to accommodate our needs and make not only my wife, but our whole family, feel as comfortable and supported as possible, is something we will always be grateful for. Thank you so much for your friendly and polite presence Zobiaa and taking the time and effort to build a relationship with us. You really made our visits to the clinic a positive, 5 star experience.”
Anonymous
“Dementech Neurosciences is a relatively new clinic specialising in the scientific assessment and treatment of Parkinson’s Disease. It represents a significant development in the treatment of Parkinson’s and has done a great job of establishing itself and its reputation in a short period of time. The premises are extremely well situated in central London, the consultant neurologists are all at the top of their field in their specialisation of the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease, and the clinical and administrative staff are of a similar standard. The atmosphere of the clinic is positive and the results, in the short period of time I have been able to assess, have been similarly positive.”
N Mohammed
“Have had nothing but kindness and professionalism from Dementech and all their staff. From their initial guidance by Shakeela, through to staff conducting the MRI tests and Dr. Lucio D’Anna for his expertise clarity of explanation, compassion and consideration. Special mention to Zobia, who saved the day with her quick thinking that helped my mother-in-law to obtain extended care. Overall a perfect experience. Cannot recommend them enough.”
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