The process
What happens, step by step
No part of this should be a mystery. Here is exactly what an assessment with us involves, from your first email to the follow-up after diagnosis.
- 1
Get in touch
Send a short enquiry describing your concerns. We'll tell you which type of appointment fits, or say honestly if we're not the right service.
- 2
Pre-assessment information
We gather developmental history, school observations and standardised questionnaires before you come in, so clinic time is spent with your child.
- 3
Clinic appointment
An unhurried consultation at our Leamington Spa clinic with direct observation and time for both you and your child to be heard.
- 4
Diagnosis explained
Findings are explained in plain language on the day - what they mean, what they don't, and what happens next.
- 5
Written report
A full report you can share with school, your GP and the NHS, written to NICE standards.
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Ongoing management
Where treatment or medication is appropriate, we review, titrate and support rather than discharge you at diagnosis.
Common questions about the process
The practical things families usually ask before booking - answered honestly.
How long does the whole process take?
Most families complete an assessment within a few weeks of their first appointment, depending on how quickly school information and questionnaires come back.
How much of it is in person?
One clinic appointment at Leamington Spa is essential. The history-taking and questionnaire work around it happens before and after.
Who does the assessment?
Assessments are consultant-led, carried out by clinicians experienced in children's neurodevelopmental and mental health.
Ready to begin?
Tell us a little about your concerns and we'll advise on the right type of appointment - there's no obligation to book.
ADHD assessments, autism assessments and combined ASD/ADHD assessments are all currently bookable.
- Phone
- 01926 624 235