A question parents are afraid to ask but need to know the answer to
A thorough assessment always has value — even when the outcome is not a diagnosis. If our consultant concludes that your child does not meet the criteria for ADHD, you will receive a clear explanation of what they found, why the diagnostic threshold was not met, and what the difficulties you are observing are most likely to reflect instead.
In many cases where ADHD is not the primary diagnosis, assessments reveal something equally important: significant anxiety, processing differences, emotional dysregulation, or traits consistent with autism that warrant further investigation. You leave with answers, not just a negative result.
If a different condition is identified or suspected, our consultant will outline the appropriate next steps — whether that is a further autism assessment, a mental health referral, or recommendations for school support.
Knowing that something is not ADHD is clinically valuable. It rules out one pathway and points toward the right one. We will always tell you what we think is going on.