Many parents notice something long before anyone gives it a name. A child who falls apart after school. A teenager who is worn out by social situations. A pupil who is bright and anxious and always close to trouble. The question that follows is usually the same: is it ADHD, autism or something else? Dr […]
If you are training to assess ADHD in the UK, you will keep meeting the same four tools: DIVA-5, Young DIVA, Conners 4 and QbCheck. Each does a different job. None of them can diagnose ADHD on its own. This guide explains what each tool is, when clinicians use it and how it fits into […]
An ADHD assessment is only as useful as the report that comes out of it. The report is what the GP reads, what a school or employer may act on and what the person themselves takes away. A rushed or vague one can leave everyone no clearer than before. This guide sets out how to […]