ADHD Assessments for Children, Young People & Adults
Seeking an ADHD assessment can feel like a big step, whether you’re looking for answers for yourself or someone you support. At FunctionAbility, we provide comprehensive, person-centred ADHD assessments for children, young people and adults.
Our specialist multi-professional team takes the time to understand each individual’s experiences, strengths and difficulties, exploring how attention, impulsivity, activity levels, organisation and emotional regulation may affect everyday life.
Our assessments follow recognised clinical guidance and are designed to provide clarity, understanding and meaningful recommendations, helping individuals and families feel informed about the outcome and what comes next.
Understanding ADHD
ADHD can affect people in different ways and may influence attention, impulsivity, activity levels, organisation and emotional regulation. For some people, these differences are noticeable from childhood, while for others they become more apparent as the demands of education, work, relationships or independent living increase.
ADHD can affect many areas of everyday life, including:
Attention and concentration
Organisation, planning and time management
Impulsivity and decision-making
Restlessness and activity levels
Emotional regulation
Starting and completing tasks
Education or workplace participation
Relationships and everyday routines
Everyone’s experience of ADHD is different. Our assessments look beyond individual symptoms to understand the whole person, including their strengths, experiences and how any difficulties affect their day-to-day life.
What To Expect
We understand that starting an ADHD assessment can feel uncertain, particularly if you’re not sure what the process involves. Our assessments are designed to be thorough, supportive and individualised, giving you a clear understanding of each stage and the opportunity to ask questions along the way.
The assessment process may include:
An initial screening and information-gathering stage
Questionnaires completed by the individual, parents, carers or education professionals where appropriate
A detailed developmental and clinical history
Discussion of current strengths, difficulties and everyday experiences
Standardised ADHD assessment tools
Consideration of how difficulties affect home, education, work and relationships
Assessment by appropriately qualified professionals within our multidisciplinary team
A clinical review of all assessment information
A feedback appointment to discuss the outcome and recommendations
A comprehensive written report
The purpose of assessment is not simply to determine whether someone meets the criteria for ADHD. We want to understand the whole person, including their strengths, needs, experiences and the impact these have on everyday life.
Following assessment, we provide clear recommendations and practical next steps that may help at home, in education, at work or in daily life.
Our Pathway
Our ADHD assessments follow a clear three-stage pathway, in line with NICE guidance and DSM-5 criteria. Assessments are completed by a specialist multi-professional team using recognised assessment tools.
Each stage is charged separately, so you only progress, and pay for, stages that are clinically appropriate.
Stage 1: Initial Screening & Questionnaires | £150
An initial appointment with a senior clinician to explore attention, impulsivity, emotional regulation, executive functioning and other areas of concern. Screening questionnaires and background information are reviewed to determine whether progressing to a full ADHD assessment is appropriate.
Stage 2: Developmental & Behavioural History | £650
A detailed exploration of developmental and behavioural history to understand ADHD characteristics across different stages of life and settings. This includes the DIVA-5 or Young DIVA-5, depending on age, with information from parents, education settings or other professionals where appropriate.
Stage 3: Assessment, Diagnosis & Feedback | £900
A comprehensive assessment using appropriate standardised tools, which may include cognitive assessment, QbCheck and Conners 4 or ASRS questionnaires. Findings are reviewed by the multidisciplinary team before diagnostic decision-making and a feedback appointment.
You will receive a detailed diagnostic report with clear outcomes and personalised recommendations for home, education or work.
Total cost for all three stages: £1,700
Where appropriate, we can also provide access to a medication pathway for children and adults, alongside personalised recommendations and post-diagnostic support.
Considering an Autism & ADHD Assessment?
Autism and ADHD can share some characteristics and can also occur together.
If you think both may be relevant for you or your child, we offer a combined assessment pathway to explore the full picture and provide a clearer understanding of individual strengths and support needs.