Private Child ADHD Assessments & Treatment
Online ADHD assessments for children and young people aged 6 to 17, from home and with no GP referral needed.
- Reports accepted by most GPs and schools
- Assessed by a clinical psychologist specialising in children
- No waiting list, appointments available within 7 days
- Medication, parent guidance and school support after diagnosis
- Spread the cost with instalment plans
“The report has opened doors at school that we’d been banging on for a while.”
Arthur Clarke · Trustpilot
Why get a private ADHD assessment for your child?
Fast access, without the wait
Going private isn’t about jumping a queue for its own sake. It’s about not losing any more of your child’s school years to something that’s already shaping their day-to-day life.
The longer ADHD goes unrecognised, the more it tends to shape things around it: behaviour read as naughtiness, school reports that say ‘could try harder’, friendships that keep going wrong, and a child who starts to believe they’re the problem. A diagnosis doesn’t undo any of that, but it opens the door to support that actually fits, at home and at school, and most parents tell us they wish they’d done it sooner.
- No waiting list, with appointments available within 7 days of booking
- If medication could help, we can start it directly, with no separate wait to see a prescriber once your child is diagnosed
- One team, start to finish, with ongoing medication management and parent support rather than being handed between different waiting lists at every stage
Why choose AuDHD Psychiatry for your child?
Getting the right diagnosis for your child, done properly, matters, especially with so many private ADHD providers out there.
- Neuro-affirming care for children, from clinicians who understand ADHD from the inside
- Reports accepted by most GPs and schools, with practical guidance for teachers and SENCOs
- Rated “Excellent” on Trustpilot from 130+ reviews
- Led by clinicians who have ADHD and autism themselves, not just professional knowledge of them
- In-house prescribing if your child needs it, so a diagnosis isn’t just a report with nowhere to go
How can an ADHD diagnosis help your child?
A clear diagnosis is a tool, not just a label. It helps explain why things like focus, behaviour, friendships or big emotions have been a struggle, and it points you toward support that actually fits your child rather than generic advice.
For your child, a diagnosis can open the door to:
- The right treatment options: medication if it’s appropriate and you choose it, plus parent guidance and practical strategies built around how ADHD shows up for your child, not a one-size-fits-all approach
- Support at school: SEN or additional support plans, reasonable adjustments in the classroom, and evidence for an EHCP needs assessment where it’s needed
- Exam arrangements: access arrangements such as extra time or rest breaks, which your child’s school can apply for with the right supporting evidence
- Less blame, more understanding: many parents describe diagnosis as a relief, giving everyone language for behaviour that’s too often been read as naughtiness or not trying hard enough
- A stronger case for other support: a recognised diagnosis can help when applying for local authority services, social care or Disability Living Allowance for children, where it applies
How the child ADHD assessment works
A structured assessment built around your child, with input from you and their school, and every finding reviewed by our clinical team together.
1. Book your child’s free consultation
Start with a free, no-obligation call with our team. It’s a chance to ask questions and check an ADHD assessment is the right fit for your child before you commit to anything.
- Simple online booking, no GP referral needed
- A real conversation with a clinician, not a call centre script
- Appointments available within 7 days of booking
2. Your child’s ADHD assessment
A full, structured ADHD assessment with your child, alongside a detailed developmental interview with you as their parent or carer.
- How ADHD shows up at home, at school and with friends
- Focus, behaviour, emotional regulation and learning
- Parent and school questionnaires to build the full picture
Alongside the session with your child, a psychologist leads a separate developmental history interview with you, covering early development and how things have changed as your child has grown.
A clinical psychologist who specialises in children leads the assessment, with input from a second clinician, and everyone’s findings are brought together and reviewed as a whole by our clinical team.
3. Your child’s outcome, report and feedback
Your child’s case is reviewed by our clinical team together, so the outcome reflects more than one professional’s perspective.
We talk you through what we found and what it means for your child, in plain language, with time for your questions and no rush. Because we’ve gone through everything with you along the way, there’s nothing at the end you won’t have seen coming.
You’ll get a short letter confirming your child’s diagnosis the day after the assessment, so you’re not left waiting for the essentials. The full written report follows within two weeks, with clear recommendations you can share with your GP and your child’s school.
4. Begin your child’s treatment plan
If medication could help your child, our in-house prescribers can start and manage it directly, so you won’t need to find a prescriber yourself. Prefer to stay with your child’s GP? We can arrange shared care with them instead.
Alongside medication, we offer post-diagnosis support for you as a family, with practical guidance for home and school on the parts of day-to-day life a diagnosis alone doesn’t solve.
Can AuDHD Psychiatry prescribe medication for my child?
Yes. If medication looks like the right option for your child, our in-house prescribers can start and manage it directly, so you’re not left to track down a prescriber after diagnosis.
- Titration handled by our own prescribers, working with you to find the right dose for your child
- Regular reviews of your child’s medication for as long as they need them
- Shared care with your child’s GP instead, if you’d rather stay with them
- Parent guidance alongside medication, for the day-to-day parts a prescription alone doesn’t solve
A Message from Dr. Darren O’ Reilly
Dr Darren O’ Reilly
DPsych, CPsychol · HCPC-registered Consultant Psychologist · Founder & Director
Because he’s been there himself.
I have ADHD and autism myself, so I know how much it matters for children and parents to feel understood, not judged, not rushed. In this short video, I walk you through what our assessment process involves, step by step, so you know what to expect before you book.
Our child assessment team
Your child will be assessed by an experienced HCPC-registered clinician who specialises in ADHD in children, with the option to choose your clinician.
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Dr Tracy King
Chartered Clinical Psychologist Autism and ADHD Specialist | Expert Witness
About:
Dr Tracy King has 26+ years experience in ADHD, autism and trauma, combining clinical expertise with lived experience of neurodiversity.Areas of expertise:
- ADHD and autism assessments
- Children, adolescents and adults
- HCPC Registered
- BPS Chartered
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Dr Evangelina Bailo
Clinical Psychologist | ADHD & Autism Specialist
About:
Dr Evangelina Bailo is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 18 years’ experience specialising in ADHD and autism assessments across all ages.Areas of Expertise:
- ADHD and autism assessments
- Children, adolescents and adults
- HCPC Registered
- BABCP Member
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Dr Daniela Maria Tomus
Consultant Psychiatrist & Governance Lead
About:
Dr Daniela Maria Tomus specialises in ADHD, autism and complex neurodevelopmental conditions across children and adults.Areas of expertise:
- ADHD and Autism assessments
- Complex neurodevelopmental presentations
- GMC Registered
- MRCPsych
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Dr Darren O’Reilly
DPsych, CPsychol, HCPC Registered, Consultant Psychologist
About:
Dr Darren O’Reilly is a Chartered Psychologist specialising in ADHD and autism, with over 11 years experience. His approach combines clinical expertise with lived experience.Areas of expertise:
- ADHD and autism assessments
- Adults, professionals and university students
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HCPC registered
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BPS chartered
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Dr Bano Hassan
Consultant Clinical Psychologist | ADHD & Autism Specialist
About:
Dr Bano Hassan is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist specialising in ADHD and autism assessments for children and adults.Areas of expertise:
- ADHD and autism assessments
- Children, adolescents and adults
- HCPC Registered
Seen within a week. Understood from day one.
Our team is led by clinicians who are ADHD and autistic themselves, so you are understood from the very first conversation. Most people are seen within a week of booking, rather than waiting years on a list. It is why we are rated Excellent, 4.8 out of 5, from 130+ reviews on Trustpilot.
Price
Not sure if your child has ADHD, autism, or both? Book a free call and we’ll help you decide.
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Child ADHD, Autism & Combined Assessments Available
No GP referral required
Fully online and confidential
NICE-compliant assessment and treatment pathway
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