Understanding the assessment
There is not one single standalone test that determines whether someone has ADHD. An assessment considers information from different sources to understand your child and their difficulties in context.
At Healthcare4Kids, the aim is not simply to identify symptoms. It is to build a broader picture of your child's development, experiences, strengths and needs.
Information from parents and carers
Parents and carers can provide valuable information about early development, behaviour, attention, concentration, organisation, activity levels, impulsivity, emotional wellbeing, home life, friendships, health and relevant medical history.
Information from your child
Where appropriate, your child or young person should have an opportunity to describe their own experiences. They may describe difficulties that are less obvious to others.
Information from school
Information from teachers or other education professionals can help clinicians understand how a child manages concentration, learning, organisation and relationships in the school environment.
Questionnaires and other information
Parents, young people or schools may be asked to complete questionnaires or provide additional information. These contribute to the overall clinical picture but are not considered in isolation.
What about QbCheck?
Healthcare4Kids may use QbCheck where clinically appropriate. It provides additional objective information for the clinician to consider alongside the other information gathered during your child's ADHD assessment. QbCheck is not used as a standalone test to diagnose ADHD.
After the assessment
Your clinician will discuss the outcome and explain appropriate next steps. If ADHD is diagnosed, the next stage is helping you and your child understand what it means and what support may be appropriate.
This article is general educational information and does not replace individual medical advice. If you are worried about your child, speak to a qualified healthcare professional. In an emergency call 999, or NHS 111 for urgent advice.
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