Worried About Your Child’s Focus or Hyperactivity?

Our simple, one-off Efsim test gives you fast, objective insight into your child’s attention and activity – without waiting months for an ADHD assessment.

Watch the test in action

Here’s how it works

Efsim looks like a simple computer game, but it’s built with clinical science. As your child completes short tasks, the programme quietly tracks how focused they are, how quickly they respond, and how much they move. These patterns help build an objective picture of how their attention and activity levels compare to other children.

It’s a technology used by clinicians and psychologists across the world – and now, for the first time, you can access it directly through Matter of Health without needing a referral, a full assessment, or a waiting list.

How can I get started?

  1. Buy the Efsim test here on our website – just £95

  2. Within 24 hours, you'll receive an email with a secure link and login instructions

  3. Log in with your child in a quiet space, using a laptop or desktop with a webcam

  4. Your child completes a simple task (takes 15–20 minutes)

  5. Sit tight – we’ll analyse the results and you’ll receive a clear, easy-to-understand report within 24 hours of completion

That’s it — no queues, no questionnaires, no stress.

Why Parents Choose This Test

You’re concerned about your child’s attention, energy or behaviour

  • You’re stuck on a long NHS waitlist and want to take action now

  • You’re unsure whether a full ADHD diagnosis is needed

  • A teacher or SENCo has raised concerns

  • You want something clear, quick, and backed by data

We know it can feel overwhelming. This test gives you objective insight in just a few days – so you can decide what to do next with more confidence.

What happens next?

Once you’ve received your child’s report, it’s entirely up to you how you use it.

You’ll also be invited to speak with one of our mental health practitioners.

During this optional consultation, we’ll:

  • Talk through your child’s results in plain English

  • Explore what support your child and family may benefit from

  • Discuss any next steps that feel right for you

This might include:

  • Counselling or skills-based support to help your child build confidence, emotional regulation, and key life skills

  • Family work to help you better support your child’s cognitive needs at home and school

  • Or, if the results strongly suggest ADHD, we may recommend a full ADHD assessment

Thinking About a Full ADHD Assessment?

If you decide to go ahead, one of our experienced consultant psychiatrists will:

  • Review your child’s Efsim results

  • Carry out a full diagnostic assessment in line with NICE guidelines

  • Provide a formal diagnosis (if appropriate) and guidance on next steps, including medication and support planning

Visit our Child & Adolescent services page to learn more about how we can support you and your child beyond the EFsim test.

FAQ’s

  • No – the Efsim test is an ADHD screening tool, not a diagnostic service. It provides objective data about your child’s attention, activity, and impulsivity levels, which can help you decide whether to pursue a full ADHD assessment.

  • The Efsim test is based on clinically validated tools widely used in ADHD assessments. It measures real-time behavioural data, offering a more objective picture than questionnaires alone. It’s a reliable first step for families concerned about attention or hyperactivity.

  • Yes – many parents use the Efsim test as a pre-assessment while waiting for an NHS referral or deciding whether to pursue a private ADHD diagnosis. The report can be shared with your GP, school, SENCo, or a consultant psychiatrist.

  • The test is designed for children and young people aged 6 to 17. It works best for children who can sit at a computer and follow simple on-screen instructions with light supervision.

  • Once you purchase the test, you’ll receive an email with a secure link and login details within 24 hours. Your child can then complete the test at home in a quiet space using a computer with a webcam.

  • The Efsim test takes just 15 to 20 minutes to complete. It’s designed to be quick, engaging, and low-pressure for children.

  • You’ll receive a clear, easy-to-read report within 24 hours of your child completing the test. The report includes objective scores for attention, activity, and impulsivity.

  • Yes – once you receive your report, you’ll be invited to book a follow-up consultation with one of our mental health practitioners (optional). We can help explain the results and talk through any next steps, such as family support or a full ADHD assessment.

  • Absolutely. The Efsim report is designed to be shared with teachers, SENCos, GPs or child mental health services. It can provide helpful, objective evidence to support further referrals or classroom support.