Assessment

The initial assessment is individually determined and may include a combination of educational psychology/clinical psychology assessment as well as comprehensive paediatric/psychiatric evaluation taking several hours.  The aim of the comprehensive initial assessment is to identify the nature and significance of a patient's difficulties so that advice can be given as to the most effective means of managing and improving these.  This may include a combination of various strategies, which will vary according to the individual's needs.  Patients are regularly monitored and reviewed and there is professional guidance and family support.

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Adults are also assessed at the LANC for possible ADHD related difficulties. This assessment will usually involve our clinical psychologist and physician.

School Liaison/Teaching Guidance

For patients under the Centre's care, there is close liaison with schools, who are asked to provide information for the initial assessment and also feedback on the child's progress.  This service also includes guidance to teachers, via our Schools Liaison Officer, on educational strategies for helping the child with ADHD and related conditions in the classroom.

Other Services Offered

Parent training workshops/seminars on ADHD and associated difficulties for children and adults.
 
 In-service Training for professionals in health, education and social care
 
 Ongoing management  and regular review appointments. Provision of telephonic support as appropriate between review appointments.
 
Occupational Therapy assessments
 
 
Funding

All patients must be referred through their GP and can be seen under private funds, health insurance or NHS (if funding is pre-authorised by the appropriate body).  If a referral comes under health insurance, advice should be sought from the Centre by the policyholder regarding appropriate wording to use before establishing from your insurance company whether benefit is payable.