ADULT ADHD ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT
The Adult ADHD Assessment includes:
An online assessment appointment, lasting a maximum of 2.5 hours including a mid-session break of 15 minutes, to provide information about yourself. The opportunity for someone who knows you well to attend this appointment with you.
Online questionnaires for you and the person you choose to involve in the assessment.
A comprehensive Assessment Report for you, and which you can give to your GP.
A letter confirming the diagnosis (if it is a positive diagnosis).
A document with personalised recommendations for next step for you. This includes specific details of professionals and organisations you can contact for treatment, support and further assessment as appropriate.
A document with information about ADHD resources and sources of support.
A 30-minute appointment to discuss the outcome of the assessment. This will include the opportunity to discuss the recommendations in the report which may include psychotherapy, coaching for ADHD, ADHD medication and other interventions and/or further screening or assessment.
Criteria for the diagnosis of Adult ADHD
For a diagnosis of ADHD to be made, symptoms should:
meet the diagnostic criteria in The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders V
the symptoms of hyperactivity/impulsivity and/or inattention need to cause at least moderate psychological, social and/or educational or occupational impairment based on interview and/or direct observation
be pervasive, occurring in 2 or more important settings including social life, family, school or work settings
Confidentiality
Like all psychologists I am required to have regular clinical supervision and may take to supervision anything which we discuss in your assessment. The aim of supervision is to ensure that I provide the most effective service for you.
In very rare instances (such as information relating to terrorism) I may be required by law to disclose confidential information about you.
I may contact your GP or other professionals involved in your care if I believe that there is a risk of serious harm to yourself or others. This includes issues relating to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults.
I am registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office, and I understand General Data Protection Regulation and abide by this for the storage of all data. Information held digitally is encrypted.
Professional Registration
I am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). If you have a complaint against me which it has not been possible for us to resolve through discussion, then please contact HCPC:
Tel: 0800 328 4218 Email: ftp@hcpc-uk.org