I only see children and young people by appointment and need a referral from a health professional (e.g. GP, paediatrician, psychologist) before I can see a patient. I will always need a letter of support from your child's SENCO/teacher, before I can accept a referral for an ADHD assessment.

 

The first appointment lasts 1 1/2-2 hours. It is often most helpful to see the child/young person together with the parents the first time to try and get a sense of everybody's view. Often I will also see the child/young person on their own and I am, of course,  also happy to see the parents separately.

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At the end of the first meeting, we will discuss the diagnosis/formulation and agree on a plan for how the child/young person and the family best can be helped to overcome the difficulties.

If I need to see the child/young person again the following appointments will last 30-60 minutes. 

A school report is often useful, and I might ask permission to contact the school after the appointment. If you have any reports from other professionals, please send me a copy beforehand or bring them with you to the first appointment. 

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Occasionally, I will need to do a physical examination of your child. If there is a need for further investigations (such as blood tests, ECG, cardiology or neurology assessments), these will need separate arrangements. 

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I will write a report to you and the referrer after the appointment.