The process
Your child's journey, step by step
No part of this should be a mystery. Here is exactly what happens, from your first email to the follow-up after diagnosis.
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Make an enquiry
Email us or use the enquiry form with a short outline of your concerns. No GP referral is needed.
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Speak to our team
The admin team sends screening questions to work out which appointment type fits, then a registration form before an appointment is offered.
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Appointment and assessment
A face-to-face assessment at our Leamington Spa clinic, with parent and school feedback gathered beforehand so clinic time is spent with your child.
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Diagnostic report
The specialists explain their conclusion on the day, and a full written diagnostic report follows - shared with your GP, and yours to share with school. This is included in the assessment fee.
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Treatment plan, if you choose
A treatment plan is a separate, optional step. If medication or other treatment is appropriate and you decide to go ahead, we agree a plan with you. You are not committed to treatment by having an assessment.
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Follow-up, where appropriate
Where treatment is in place, 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.
Who is this service for?
Children and young people up to their 18th birthday whose families are worried about attention, social communication, anxiety, low mood, sleep or behaviour - with or without an existing diagnosis.
What does the assessment involve?
Detailed parent and school feedback gathered in advance, then a face-to-face appointment with discussion, observation and, for ADHD, a physical examination. Autism and combined assessments also include the ADOS-2 with a clinical psychologist.
Who carries it out?
ADHD assessments are carried out by a medically trained, experienced clinician. Autism and combined assessments are completed by two specialists: a consultant paediatrician or consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist, together with a clinical psychologist.
How long does it usually take?
An ADHD diagnostic assessment lasts 90 minutes. A combined autism and ADHD assessment is a three-hour appointment. Most families complete the process within weeks of registering, depending on how quickly forms come back.
What happens afterwards?
The specialists explain their conclusion at the end of the appointment. Written reports follow, and where treatment is appropriate we discuss the options and next steps with you.
Is a written report included?
Yes. The in-depth assessment reports and any applicable diagnostic confirmation reports are included in the assessment fee.
Is follow-up included?
Follow-up care after diagnosis is not included in the initial assessment fee and is charged separately. Children under our ADHD care are reviewed in clinic at least every six months.
What does it cost?
Every fee is published on our fees page before you commit, and we confirm the exact cost in writing when we agree a plan with you.
How do I book?
Email admin@healthcare4kids.co.uk or use the enquiry form on this site. The team will reply with the appointment type we recommend and the next available dates.
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