Private ADHD assessment and support for children in Oxford and the UK

Follow-up appointments can be considered if a diagnosis of ADHD is made and you'd like to discuss treatment options for your child.

This may be ADHD medication if the clinician has recommended it as an option. Or it may be another treatment like coaching or therapy.

We'll always be clear about costs before you book anything further.

You can find out more by speaking to an Assistant Psychologist for a free 30-minute pre-assessment conversation.

They will ask questions about what your child is experiencing, assess for any safety concerns, and answer your questions. The goal is to determine if we're the right service for you and your child.

Most people are offered an assessment appointment within two weeks of contacting us. You'll get the diagnosis outcome at the end of the assessment appointment. You'll get a detailed written report within 15 working days of the appointment.

A child ADHD assessment is £1,100.

This includes multiple questionnaires (depending on the child's age), portal access, diagnostic interview and a detailed personalised report with recommendations for next steps.

Follow-up/medication review appointments are priced separately.

No, you don't need a GP referral for an ADHD assessment with us. But we may ask for additional information from your GP before we can proceed.

You can contact us by phone on 01865 744144, or by filling out a form to request us to phone you at a convenient time.

On the pre-assessment call, we'll ask about:

• your current situation

• what you hope to gain

• any safety concerns we need to know about

This is to determine if Oxford ADHD and Autism Centre is the right fit for you and your child.

If you book an assessment, we'll guide you through the process, including:

• sending you welcome information

• setting you up with your secure patient access portal

• guiding you through the information we need from you

After that, we'll take you through the assessment interview, review all the information, then send you the report with our recommended next steps.

Both adult and child ADHD assessments can be either in-person at one of the Oxford clinics, or held remotely by video call.

Yes, it's important for us to understand your child's experience in an educational setting. This is essential for your clinician to get a well-rounded view of your child's development. If you have concerns about this for any reason, please contact us and we can discuss your circumstances.

You'll get results in a detailed written report within 15 working days of your child's appointment.

We'll tell you when it's available in the online patient portal.

Your clinician will usually explain the assessment outcome at the end of your appointment.

The report will include the clinician's:

• assessment conclusions

• clear recommendations for next steps

For children, the report will also include information gathered during the assessment.

The report can be shared with your child's GP, school, or other professionals involved in their care, with consent.

With your consent, we can share child reports with GPs, schools and other care professionals.

They are often keen to know the outcome of the report so they can understand appropriate support for your child. The report includes recommendations from an experienced clinician.

Not all GPs accept shared care, so we strongly recommend you speak to your GP to understand their position before you move forward.

Report requirements for external organisations vary. Please speak with us if you have any specific questions or worries.

Shared care is a formal agreement between your GP and the specialist provider who is monitoring or treating your condition that your GP is willing to take over the prescribing and monitoring of your ADHD medication.

Once you are stabilised on the medication, and if your GP agrees to Shared Care then your GP will monitor your physical health and will issue your prescription. We will then invite you back at least once per year for a comprehensive review with a specialist clinician.

You'll get a detailed written report and a post-assessment guide. This includes our recommendations for support and resources. This may include recommendations for support, further assessment, treatment or medication.

Payment for assessments or first appointments must be made within 48 hours of booking and before the appointment.

No, these are organised and paid for separately because not everyone will have follow-up appointments.

You can cancel or rearrange for free if you give us at least two working days' notice.

If you cancel with less than two working days, but over 24 hours’ notice, you'll be charged 50% of the appointment fee.

If you cancel with less than 24 hours' notice, you'll be charged the full appointment fee.

1. Contact us by phone on 01865 744144 or with our enquiry form

2. Arrange a free 30-minute pre-assessment conversation, and we'll send you information on the clinic and the assessment process

3. You book and pay for your child's on or offline assessment appointment. These are usually available within two weeks. You’ll need to make payment within 48 hours of booking.

4. We set up your secure patient portal

5. We collect and review pre-assessment questionnaires about the child's experiences at home and at school

6. Your child has the assessment appointment with a parent or guardian present. This can last up to two hours

7. You'll get your child's full written report in your patient portal within 15 working days. This includes clear recommendations for next steps

8. If the clinician diagnoses your child with ADHD, we'll make follow-up appointments to talk about treatment options (which may include ADHD medication where appropriate). These follow-up appointments are not included in the assessment fee as not every child will need them

You can speak to us before committing to an assessment. An Assistant Psychologist will talk through your current situation, assess for any safety concerns, and help you determine if we're the right service for you and your child.

There is no commitment to anything at this stage. This conversation does not automatically lead to assessment.

The assessment process aims to build a rounded picture of the patient and may consider other conditions. The outcome of the assessment may be:

• ADHD diagnosis

• Criteria for ADHD not met

• ADHD potentially combined with another condition

• Unclear assessment outcome

• A different explanation

If your clinician thinks there could be another condition, they may recommend further assessment. If this is the case, they will guide you through the next steps.

It's normal for anyone being assessed to feel nervous. Our team treats everyone with care and compassion. We encourage you to reassure your child that this is not a test with right or wrong answers. They can go at their own pace.

The assessment is done by a specialist clinician who is experienced in assessing ADHD in children. They will support your child and help them feel comfortable throughout the process.

They will observe your child's behaviour, have a short conversation with them, or possibly ask them to complete a task.

We require a parent or guardian to be available at all times for the assessment.

We aim to leave all patients feeling that they are safer, on a path to better treatment, and with a clearer understanding of their health whatever the assessment outcome.

If your child doesn’t meet the criteria for an ADHD diagnosis, the report will have the clinician’s recommendations for next steps to take, and any advice they find appropriate for your child’s circumstances.

There are no right or wrong answers. It's an informal conversation about your experiences. We gather information from many sources—questionnaires, rating scales, conversation, and input from others—so you're never diagnosed based on one single factor.

Your assessment is carried out by a specialist clinician experienced in assessing ADHD. They review everything you share against the established diagnostic criteria. The outcome of your assessment reflects careful clinical judgement across the full picture, never a single answer you’ve given.

Next steps and support are based on what is clinically appropriate for you and your child. This could include ADHD medication, referrals for further assessment, treatment, coaching, psychoeducation, psychology consultations or educational learning needs support.

You might recognise some of these experiences in your child:

• finding it hard to follow instructions or stay focused, especially on tasks they find less interesting

• struggling to start homework or chores, even when they want to do well

• needing lots of reminders to keep going or finish tasks

• losing track of time, running late, or misjudging how long things will take

• forgetting things, misplacing items, or missing small but important details

• acting quickly without thinking, interrupting, or finding waiting and turn taking difficult

• feeling emotions very quickly and strongly, then feeling drained or upset afterwards