1. Initial Enquiry & Booking
   You’ll start by contacting our team, who will guide you through booking your child’s assessment and answer any questions you may have.

2. Questionnaires & Background Information
   Before the appointment, we’ll send questionnaires for you and your child’s school to complete. These help us gather insights into how your child is coping in different settings.

3. Executive Function Simulation Test
   If not already completed, we’ll provide a link for an EF Sim test. This helps us understand your child’s executive functioning — skills like planning, attention, and working memory.

4. Comprehensive Assessment Appointment
   Your child will have an in-depth, up to 90-minute online session with a consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist. This will include:

   • A detailed psychiatric interview covering your child’s development, medical history, and current challenges

   • Structured diagnostic tools based on NICE guidelines

   • Screening for other conditions, such as anxiety, autism, or learning difficulties

   • A discussion with you (and your child, where appropriate) about their strengths, difficulties, and daily experiences

5. Detailed Clinical Report
   Within 5 working days, you’ll receive a thorough written report with:

   • A clear diagnosis (if appropriate)

   • A personalised treatment plan

   • Recommendations for next steps, including therapy, strategies for school and home, and medication options if suitable

6. Follow-Up & Support
   If a diagnosis is made, we’ll talk you through all options clearly. You’ll have the opportunity to start treatment with us or discuss support strategies for your child’s specific needs. Our team is here to ensure you feel understood, informed, and supported every step of the way.

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A comprehensive ADHD assessment for children and adolescents with Matter of Health costs £950.

This price includes:
✅ A 90-minute online appointment with a specialist child and adolescent psychiatrist
✅ Questionnaires sent to both family and school
✅ An Executive Function Simulation (EF Sim) test (usually £90) included at no extra cost
✅ A detailed written report with a clear diagnosis (if appropriate) and a personalised treatment plan

If you have already purchased an EF Sim test separately, we’ll reduce the assessment price by £90.

There are no hidden fees — you’ll receive clear answers, expert guidance, and support for your child’s next steps.

Some children see a reduction in ADHD symptoms as they get older, especially hyperactivity, which can become less noticeable in adolescence and adulthood. However, many continue to experience challenges with attention, organisation, or impulsivity into their teenage years and adult life.

Even if symptoms change over time, ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition — it doesn’t simply go away. With the right support, children can learn strategies to manage their symptoms effectively, build on their strengths, and thrive at school, at home, and socially.

Getting an early diagnosis and the right interventions can make a big difference in helping children reach their full potential.

Many children can be energetic, distracted, or impulsive at times — it’s part of normal childhood development. But when these behaviours are intense, happen often, and cause significant problems at home, school, or with friends, it could be a sign of ADHD.

ADHD isn’t just “naughty” or “difficult” behaviour — it’s a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how the brain manages attention, impulse control, and organisation. A comprehensive assessment with a specialist can help you understand whether your child’s challenges are due to ADHD or other factors, such as anxiety, learning difficulties, or changes in their environment.

Getting a clear diagnosis can bring clarity and relief, helping you find the right strategies and support to help your child thrive.

Treatment for ADHD in children is most effective when it combines different approaches tailored to your child’s needs. Options can include:

✅ Behavioural strategies and parenting support – Techniques to help manage challenging behaviours, build routines, and improve communication.
✅ School support – Strategies and adjustments to help your child succeed in the classroom, such as extra time, movement breaks, or individualised learning plans.
✅ Therapy – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) or other talking therapies can help children develop skills for emotional regulation, organisation, and social interactions.
✅ Medication – For some children, stimulant or non-stimulant medications can improve attention and reduce hyperactivity or impulsivity. Medication is carefully prescribed and monitored by a specialist psychiatrist.
✅ Nutritional therapy and lifestyle support – Healthy diet, regular exercise, and good sleep can positively impact attention, mood, and energy levels.
✅ ADHD coaching – Some families find coaching helpful for older children or teens to learn time management, study skills, and self-organisation.

A personalised treatment plan brings these options together, supporting your child in all areas of life so they can reach their full potential.

Yes — Matter of Health is fully CQC registered. This means our clinic meets the nationally recognised standards set by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for quality, safety, and patient-centred care.

Being CQC registered ensures your child receives care that is thorough, evidence-based, and delivered by professionals who are committed to maintaining the highest standards.

You can feel confident knowing you and your child are in trusted, regulated hands.

Yes — all of our ADHD assessments and treatments follow the latest NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) guidelines. This ensures that your child’s care is safe, thorough, and based on the best available evidence.

Our assessments include a full psychiatric interview, structured diagnostic tools, input from family and school, and screening for other conditions that might affect your child. We’re committed to delivering care that meets national standards and supports your child’s unique needs.

Yes — we can support shared care arrangements and provide clear, detailed reports to your child’s GP. If your child starts medication with us, we’ll work with your GP to set up a shared care agreement, so they can safely continue prescribing ADHD medication locally if they’re comfortable doing so.

We can also send referral letters or clinical reports to your GP, school, or other healthcare professionals, with your consent, to make sure everyone involved in your child’s care is informed and supported.

Our team is here to help you navigate the process and ensure your child’s care is coordinated smoothly.

We know how important timely support is when your child is struggling. We aim to offer assessment appointments within 1–3 weeks, depending on availability and your schedule.

Our friendly team will work with you to find the soonest convenient slot so your child can start getting the help they need without long waits.