ADHD Assessment for Children & Adults
ADHD Assessments for Children, Young People and Adults
Lycali provides comprehensive, neuroaffirming ADHD assessments for children and adults. Our assessments are designed to help you understand attention, executive functioning, emotional regulation, strengths, support needs and whether diagnostic criteria for ADHD are met.
We use structured clinical assessment, developmental history, standardised questionnaires, informant information and functional evidence to build a clear picture of how ADHD may be affecting everyday life.
Is an ADHD Assessment Right for Me or My Child?
ADHD can affect attention, organisation, planning, impulse control, emotional regulation, time management, motivation, restlessness and day-to-day functioning. It can present differently in children and adults, and many people mask or compensate for difficulties for years.
Children
May experience difficulties with focus, listening, organisation, emotional regulation, impulsivity, restlessness, learning, friendships or behaviour across home and school.
Adults
May experience overwhelm, procrastination, disorganisation, emotional dysregulation, time blindness, burnout, impulsive decisions or difficulties managing work and daily life.
Not Sure?
Our free screening questionnaires can help you consider whether a full ADHD assessment may be beneficial.
Free ADHD Screening Questionnaires
Screening questionnaires are not diagnostic, but they can help identify whether further assessment may be worth considering.
Child ADHD Screening
For parents and carers considering whether a child may benefit from a full ADHD assessment.
Start ScreeningAdult ADHD Screening
For adults exploring whether attention, organisation, impulsivity, restlessness or executive functioning difficulties may be linked to ADHD.
Start ScreeningAutism & ADHD
Many people experience both autism and ADHD traits. Where appropriate, a combined assessment pathway may be recommended.
Ask Us About ThisWhat We Explore
Attention & Focus
Concentration, distractibility, zoning out, careless mistakes, task completion and sustaining attention.
Executive Functioning
Planning, organisation, prioritising, time management, working memory and starting or finishing tasks.
Impulsivity
Acting quickly, interrupting, risk-taking, impulsive spending, emotional reactions and difficulty pausing before responding.
Hyperactivity & Restlessness
Fidgeting, internal restlessness, difficulty relaxing, needing movement, feeling driven or struggling to switch off.
Emotional Regulation
Big feelings, frustration, rejection sensitivity, overwhelm, mood shifts and recovery after emotional events.
Functional Impact
How difficulties affect education, work, home life, relationships, independence, confidence and wellbeing.
ADHD Assessment Options
Child ADHD Assessment
- Pre-assessment questionnaires
- Developmental history information
- Young DIVA clinical interview
- Parent and school information where required
- Feedback meeting
- Comprehensive report and recommendations
Adult ADHD Assessment
- Pre-assessment questionnaires
- Developmental and current functioning review
- DIVA-5 clinical interview
- Informant information where available
- Feedback meeting
- Comprehensive report and recommendations
Combined Autism & ADHD
- Adult Autism & ADHD Assessment: £2250
- Child Autism & ADHD Assessment: £2600
- Suitable where autism and ADHD traits are both present
- Integrated report and recommendations
What Happens During the Assessment?
Our team reviews your enquiry and guides you to the most appropriate ADHD assessment pathway.
You will complete forms about developmental history, attention, organisation, impulsivity, emotional regulation and daily functioning. For children, educational setting information may also be requested.
Children and young people may complete a Young DIVA-based assessment. Adults usually complete a DIVA-5 clinical interview exploring ADHD symptoms across childhood and adulthood.
Clinicians consider questionnaire responses, informant information, school or workplace information, functional impact and clinical presentation.
Clinicians review the evidence, provide feedback, explain whether diagnostic criteria are met and produce a comprehensive report with recommendations.
Who Attends?
Child ADHD Assessment
A parent or caregiver usually attends the developmental and ADHD interview. The child or young person may attend part or all of the appointment where appropriate.
Adult ADHD Assessment
The adult being assessed attends the clinical interview. Where possible, an informant who knew them in childhood may provide helpful additional information.
School or Workplace Input
For children and young people, we may request school information. For adults, workplace or education examples may help demonstrate functional impact.
Common Questions
Can ADHD look different in girls and women?
Yes. ADHD may be less visibly hyperactive and may present as internal restlessness, emotional overwhelm, masking, perfectionism, disorganisation, anxiety or burnout.
Can someone have both autism and ADHD?
Yes. Autism and ADHD can co-occur. If both profiles appear relevant, a combined autism and ADHD assessment may be more appropriate.
Does Lycali prescribe ADHD medication?
No. Lycali does not prescribe ADHD medication. If medication is being considered, you may need to speak with your GP or an appropriately qualified prescribing clinician.
After Diagnosis: Support That Makes Sense
A diagnosis can help make sense of lifelong experiences, but support afterwards is often just as important. Lycali offers post-diagnostic support to help individuals and families understand ADHD, build executive functioning strategies, support emotional regulation and navigate education or workplace adjustments.
Why Lycali?
Experienced Clinicians
Assessments are completed by qualified professionals with specialist experience in neurodevelopmental assessment.
Structured ADHD Tools
We use recognised clinical tools such as DIVA-5 and Young DIVA alongside developmental, functional and contextual information.
Practical Reports
Reports are written to support understanding, education, healthcare, workplace adjustments and future planning.
Neuroaffirming Approach
We focus on strengths, differences, needs and support rather than deficit-only language.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Complete a referral form and our team will help you understand the most appropriate ADHD assessment or support pathway.
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The fees are an accurate guide, but can vary depending on the service required. Please contact us for an individualised quotation.
*When applicable, we can provide means-tested discounts. If you're experiencing financial difficulties, please inform us, and we'll assess whether we can assist in covering part of the service expenses.
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We accept payments via BACS Transfer.
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We accept credit and debit card payments via Stripe for your convenience.
Please note that card payments are subject to a 2.99% processing fee, which will be added to the invoice total to cover transaction costs.
All payments are processed securely through Stripe, a trusted global payment provider.
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For assessment services, we offer the option to pay in two instalments. The total fee can be split into two payments of 50%:
50% is payable at the time of booking to secure your assessment appointment.
The remaining 50% is due upon completion of the assessment, prior to the release of the final report.
There is no additional fee if paying via BACS.
Please note that any applicable card or Buy Now, Pay Later processing fees will be added if these payment methods are used.
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If your assessment or therapy expenses are set to be covered by your private medical insurance, kindly provide us with your insurer details for seamless payment coordination between you and your insurance provider. Our affiliation encompasses registration with Aviva, AXA, BUPA and Vitality Health, facilitating a streamlined process for your convenience.
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We are pleased to offer flexible payment options to make accessing our services easier. Clients can choose to pay via Klarna or PayPal “Buy Now, Pay Later”, subject to approval by the payment provider.
Please note that payments made using Klarna or PayPal Pay Later will incur an additional 4.99% processing fee, which will be added to the invoice total to cover transaction costs.
Availability of these payment options is subject to eligibility and approval by Klarna or PayPal, and we are unable to influence or guarantee approval decisions.
Our Payment Options
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Children: Often very active, fidgety, and impulsive.
Adults: May feel internally restless, struggle to relax, or act impulsively (e.g., quick decisions, impulsive spending).
Gender: Boys/men often appear more outwardly hyperactive; girls/women may look calm but feel restless inside.
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Struggle to stay focused on tasks that feel boring, repetitive, or uninteresting.
Children: Trouble with homework and classroom instructions.
Adults: Difficulty with admin tasks, emails, long meetings, or finishing projects.
Gender: Inattentive symptoms are more common in girls/women and often missed.
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Hypersensitivity or under-sensitivity to noise, touch, lights, and busy environments.
Children: Strong reactions to clothing textures, noises, or crowded places.
Adults: Sensory overload leading to irritability, overwhelm, or withdrawal.
Gender: Women often report stronger sensory responses, sometimes mistaken for anxiety.
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Capable but may struggle to meet expectations.
Children: Inconsistent academic performance.
Adults: Missed deadlines, career plateaus, or frequent job changes.
Gender: Women may mask difficulties for longer, leading to burnout.
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Difficulty with consistency, emotional regulation, or social cues.
Children: May interrupt, act impulsively, or struggle with turn-taking.
Adults: Forgetfulness, intensity, or difficulty maintaining social routines.
Gender: Women often compensate by masking or people-pleasing.
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Frequent lateness, procrastination, or difficulty prioritising.
Children: Losing items, messy spaces, forgetting homework.
Adults: Feeling overwhelmed or unable to structure tasks effectively.
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May seem quiet, slow to respond, or “in their own world.”
Children: Dreamy or withdrawn presentation.
Adults: Slower decision-making or difficulty keeping up in conversations.
Gender: More common in girls/women, linked to inattentive ADHD.
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Knowing what needs to be done but struggling to begin.
Appears as procrastination, avoidance, or “mental paralysis.
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Risk-taking or difficulty recognising danger.
Children: Impulsive play or unsafe decisions.
Adults: Impulsive driving or decisions without thinking ahead.
Gender: Often more obvious in boys/men; subtler forms may appear in girls/women
ADHD Indicators
Why we’re not a Right to Choose provider
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Our priority is delivering gold-standard, neuro-affirming Autism and ADHD assessments with the highest level of clinical quality. We know many families and adults consider the NHS Right to Choose pathway, so we want to clearly explain why we choose not to operate under this system and how this benefits the people we support.
Our decision is rooted in ensuring fast turnaround times, compliance, and neuroaffirmative high-quality care.
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While NHS Right to Choose can be helpful, waiting times are often long — commonly 6–18 months, depending on location and service capacity.
By remaining independent, Lycali offers:
Shorter waiting times (often weeks, not months)
Flexible appointment options
Direct self-referral, with no GP referral required
This means quicker answers and earlier access to meaningful support.
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All Lycali assessments follow NICE guidance and use validated tools such as:
ADOS-2
ADI-R
DIVA-5 / Young DIVA
ACE / ACE+
We allow the time needed for thorough, multidisciplinary assessment, so clients feel listened to — not rushed.
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Because our assessments meet NHS-equivalent clinical standards, Lycali reports are recognised by:
NHS and GP services
Schools and SENCO teams
Local authorities (including EHCP processes)
Employers and workplace adjustments teams
Your assessment is designed to travel with you and support you across settings.
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All assessments at Lycali are delivered by fully qualified, registered clinicians, including:
HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologists
GMC-registered Paediatricians
HCPC-registered Speech & Language Therapists or Occupational Therapists
We do not use trainees or non-clinical staff to carry out diagnostic assessments. This ensures clinical integrity, consistency, and reports that stand up to educational, medical, and legal scrutiny.
Reviews
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"Lycali provided a thorough and compassionate autism assessment. Everything was explained clearly, and I finally feel understood. I wish I’d done this sooner."
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"I’ve worked with other services before, but Lycali stands out for their professionalism and empathy. My therapist helped me navigate some really difficult times with sensitivity and skill."
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I just wanted to say thank you to Dr Isobel Robb and Stephanie for making the assessment comfortable for both me and my parents to conduct. It was very thorough and the outcome will definitely help me in my future. I'm really thankful for receiving the results so quickly
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“Thank you so much for all your help, support and care. You have explained everything we needed and thank you for saying I can get in touch if we need any more help.”
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“You were very patient with our son and always gave us ideas so that we could support him between therapy sessions. Thank you so much!”
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“After our daughter's Speech and language assessment, you offered great feedback and your report was very detailed. This was a huge help towards the EHCP process.”
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"My daughter’s speech has improved so much in just a few months. Our speech therapist at Lycali was kind, engaging, and always kept us involved with providing follow up activities. I highly recommend them."
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“Heidi was very engaging and really listened to the needs of my son. She explained her methods and gave us tips to try at home. We are really pleased with the service.”
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“The calls have helped me to find more space and given me a safe space to discuss and release emotions. Tim's nature and communication is comforting and supportive, he adds thoughts and questions which offer space to analyse and to help growth.”
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"Heidi was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. She gave our son room to explore and enjoyable targets".
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"Heidi was very patient with my child and has made him confident to use his voice"
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"I can’t thank you enough for your help and support with my son. I will most certainly be coming back to your services again for an autism assessment".
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"The ADHD assessment process was seamless, evidence-based, and respectful. I felt listened to throughout, and the diagnosis has helped me finally understand myself."
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Everything has been amazing so thanks to you, Isobel and Stephanie. You have made things really easy with clear and quick communication and they really created a safe environment instantly.
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Thank you so much. It was a pleasure working with your staff. They were really kind and helpful and made the process easier for both me and Matilda.
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"We had a brilliant experience with Lycali. The assessment process was clear, kind, and professional from start to finish. My son felt at ease, and we finally have a clear plan for supporting his needs."
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"I was nervous about starting therapy, but the team at Lycali made me feel heard and respected from day one. Their care was outstanding, and the progress I’ve made is life-changing."
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Lycali offers a professional and friendly service where time and attention can be taken to ensure the service received is of the highest standard and there is minimal waiting time. Our specialist team will always take the time to provide expert advice so you are aware of all the pre-and post-diagnostic and therapy services available. Our clinic is for children and adults, based in Margate. We provide online or in-person therapy sessions.
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