ADHD Assessment for Children & Adults
What is ADHD?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, refers to a condition that affects a person’s behaviour and emotional regulation. Symptoms are usually present from early childhood and affect daily functioning. Both children and adults can have ADHD and there can be differences in how this presents in males and females.
Our Assessments are conducted by highly experienced professionals and are fully NICE-compliant, recognised by the NHS, local authorities, schools, and employers.
Cost of Pre-Screening ADHD Assessment
To be used as an indicator of whether a comprehensive assessment is beneficial.
ADHD Pre-screen
£149
Includes:
20-minute consultation
Pre-screening ADHD questionnaires
Summary Report of Findings
Recommendations
ADHD and Autism Pre-screen
£229
Includes:
20-minute consultation
Pre-screening ADHD and Autism questionnaires
Summary Report of Findings
Recommendations
Cost of Comprehensive ADHD Assessment
Our assessments adhere to NICE Guidelines and can provide a medical diagnosis.
Child Assessment
£1400
Includes:
Initial Consultation
Pre-screening questionnaires
Diagnostic Assessment
School Observation
Comprehensive Feedback Meeting with lead clinician
Comprehensive Report
Recommendations and Resources
Adult Assessment
£1200
Includes:
Initial Consultation
Pre-screening questionnaires
Diagnostic Assessment
Comprehensive Feedback Meeting with lead clinician
Comprehensive Report
Recommendations and Resources
Combined Assessment
ADHD symptoms can sometimes overlap with traits of autism, such as sensory sensitivities, social communication differences or repetitive behaviours. Lycali provides combined ADHD + Autism assessments for both children and adults. These allow you to explore whether one, both, or neither diagnosis apply, supported by detailed clinical tools, comprehensive reports, and a multidisciplinary approach.
Child ADHD and ASD Assessment - £2850
Adult ADHD and ASD Assessment - £2250
We now offer the Qb Check. QbCheck is an ADHD test that is both CE marked and FDA/TGA cleared for use as an aid in the assessment and treatment evaluation of ADHD for people aged 6 to 60 years old.
The Qb Check provides objective, unbiased data to professionals, giving them a better view of ADHD. The objective data from QbCheck, alongside the clinical interview, will allow for clear, concise depictions of difficulty, away from the norm and improve understanding of treatment options.
The Qb Check assessment can be included as part of your assessment for an additional £300.
Hyperactivity, Restlessness & Impulsivity
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.
Sensory Sensitivities
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.
Difficulty Sustaining Attention
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.
Underachievement at School or Work
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.
Challenges with Relationships & Friendships
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.
Planning & Financial Management Difficulties
Trouble organising tasks, sticking to budgets, or managing paperwork.
Children: Forgetting materials or struggling with planning ahead.
Adults: Issues with bills, budgeting, deadlines, or long-term planning.
Organisation & Time Management Problems
Frequent lateness, procrastination, or difficulty prioritising.
Children: Losing items, messy spaces, forgetting homework.
Adults: Feeling overwhelmed or unable to structure tasks effectively.
Slow Processing or Passive Behaviour
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.
Difficulty Starting Tasks (Executive Dysfunction)
Knowing what needs to be done but struggling to begin.
Appears as procrastination, avoidance, or “mental paralysis.”
Reduced Safety Awareness
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/w
ADHD Indicators
ADHD Indicators in Children and Adults
ADHD symptoms can look different in childhood, adulthood, and across genders. Below is a clear overview of common indicators and how they may appear.
Why we’re not a Right to Choose provider
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.
Faster Access to Assessment
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.
Face-to-Face Assessments
Reducing Diagnostic Risk
Many providers rely solely on remote assessments. At Lycali, we offer face-to-face appointments where clinically appropriate, recognising that some presentations are harder to identify online.
In-person assessments can be particularly important for:
Women and girls
Individuals who mask or camouflage
People with complex or overlapping profiles
Our assessment pathways are designed to reduce the risk of subtle presentations being missed, ensuring accuracy and depth rather than speed alone.
Gold-Standard, NICE-Compliant Assessments
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.
Reports That Are Widely Accepted
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.
Experienced, Fully Registered Clinicians
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.
What to expect in an ADHD Assessment
An ADHD assessment at Lycali consists of a structured clinical assessment for ADHD using gold-standard diagnostic assessment tools. The assessment is conducted by a multi-disciplinary team including a clinical psychologist.
The informant (someone who knows you or your child well) will meet virtually or face-to-face with one of our experienced clinicians to complete one component of the ADHD assessment. The clinician will take a detailed assessment of presenting symptoms, how the symptoms have developed over time, past medical history, developmental history, and family history. This lasts for approximately 45-60 minutes.
Informant
Teacher (child only assessments)
A questionnaire will be provided to school to complete. This is used to get a better objective understanding of how your child’s ADHD symptoms may have affected them in a learning context (school/ college etc).
One clinician will meet with you or your child and conduct an informal clinical observation and another component of the ADHD diagnostic assessment tool (DIVA). This comprises a set of questions and lasts for approximately 60 minutes (if required, the questions can be differentiated to meet the individual’s expressive and receptive language skills).
Assessment
Post-diagnostic Options
Following an assessment, the findings will be shared with you during a feedback meeting with the lead clinician who conducted the assessment. You will also receive a detailed report outlining the outcomes.
If you would like to explore medication options, we partner with a private prescribing service who would be happy to discuss this further. They accept our assessment reports, which are fully aligned with NICE guidance.
We also offer individual psychoeducation sessions to help you better understand your diagnosis and develop strategies to manage anxiety and any associated challenges.
TOP TIP
Informant: It can be useful to look back at photos/videos from childhood.
Child: On the day of assessment, your child can use time-out cards or fidget toys.
Please read the FAQs further information.
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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About Lycali
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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