ADHD Assessments

Yes, ADHD is considered a disability under The Equality Act 2010.

Yes, it is common for an individual to have more than one condition. This is known as a co-morbidity, and individuals can experience ADHD and autism, for example, or ADHD and dyslexia. Our full SpLD assessment can investigate more than one condition.

Many individuals with ADHD have significant strengths which they can use in the workplace. They may, however, benefit from some relatively simple workplace adjustments in order to work to their full potential.

There are several athletes with ADHD, including the gymnast Simone Biles and the swimmer Michael Phelps. In terms of actors, it is well documented that Johnny Depp, Channing Tatum, and Emma Watson have ADHD.

Yes, it is possible to apply for Disabled Students Allowance with a report from a specialist teacher. This provides both mentoring support and assistive technologies.

An adult ADHD assessment conducted by a SpLD specialist includes an in-depth diagnostic interview and tests of cognitive areas such as working and short-term memory and processing speed. In addition, the assessor will consider how inattentiveness may be affecting the individual in tasks such as extended reading and writing.

An assessment takes approximately 2.5 hours and includes some short tests and an in-depth interview exploring your challenges.

Full diagnostic assessments by My Kind of Thinking are £450 +VAT (£540).

In the past, it was common to see the term ADD being used when an individual’s challenges focused on inattention rather than impulsive and hyperactive behaviours. Today, a diagnosis of ADHD is described as either inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive or combined types.

Historically, the criteria used to assess for ADHD tended to focus on the typical behaviours of boys, and girls did not always exhibit the same challenges. This is slowly changing, and more women are being diagnosed after school, while at work or at university.

Right to Choose” (RTC) in the UK allows patients in England, upon GP referral, to select an NHS-funded provider for ADHD assessment and treatment, often offering faster wait times than local services. It applies when initial local NHS waiting times are long, allowing patients to choose from specialised providers. Please note there is often a wait time for this. It is not possible to obtain an assessment through My Kind of Thinking under the Right to Choose.

An assessment through My Kind of Thinking is not a medical diagnosis. Instead, it focuses on understanding how ADHD affects you as an individual and how your symptoms impact your education, work, and everyday life. The report provides personalised recommendations for support and reasonable adjustments, which can be especially helpful when evidence is needed to access support at university or in the workplace.

While this type of assessment does not provide access to medication, the results and report can be shared with your GP to support a referral for a medical diagnosis if you feel that medication may be beneficial.

You can access a free ADHD assessment through your GP. However, current waiting times often range from 12 months to several years. As a result, many people choose to seek an assessment sooner so they can access support and reasonable adjustments at work or university more quickly.