Adult ADHD Assessment
Many adults discover they have ADHD later in life. Our specialist assessment for adults is designed to understand how ADHD affects you now, while exploring your developmental history to provide an accurate diagnosis.
Book Adult AssessmentSigns of ADHD in Adults
ADHD in adults often looks different from childhood presentations. Common signs include:
Focus & Attention
- Difficulty concentrating
- Easily distracted
- Hyperfocus on interests
- Mind wandering
Work & Organisation
- Missing deadlines
- Difficulty prioritising
- Starting but not finishing
- Chronic disorganisation
Emotions & Relationships
- Emotional dysregulation
- Relationship difficulties
- Rejection sensitivity
- Low self-esteem
Daily Life
- Time blindness
- Impulsive decisions
- Restlessness
- Sleep difficulties
Why Get Assessed as an Adult?
Understanding Yourself
A diagnosis can be life-changing. Many adults describe finally understanding why they've struggled with certain things their whole lives. This understanding brings self-compassion and clarity.
- Make sense of past challenges
- Understand your brain's wiring
- Reduce self-blame and shame
- Recognise your strengths
Access Support
A formal diagnosis opens doors to support and treatment options that can significantly improve quality of life.
- Medication options if appropriate
- Workplace accommodations
- Coaching and therapy
- Community and peer support
Our Adult Assessment Process
Developmental History
We explore your childhood experiences, as ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition present from early life.
Current Functioning
Detailed assessment of how symptoms affect your work, relationships, and daily life today.
Informant Reports
Where possible, we gather information from someone who knew you as a child.
Differential Diagnosis
We carefully consider other conditions that can mimic or co-occur with ADHD.
Comprehensive Report
You receive a detailed report with diagnosis, recommendations, and next steps.
Late Diagnosis: You're Not Alone
Many people aren't diagnosed with ADHD until adulthood. This is especially common for:
- •Women, whose symptoms are often missed or misdiagnosed
- •People who developed strong coping strategies
- •Those whose intelligence masked their struggles
- •People from backgrounds with less access to assessment
- •Those with predominantly inattentive presentation
- •Adults whose children have recently been diagnosed
Whatever your age or background, it's never too late to seek understanding and support.
Ready to Get Answers?
Take the first step towards understanding your ADHD. Register now for our April launch.
Register for Adult Assessment