Better understanding for better care.
A parent-led screening designed for children aged 4–17. Gain clinical insights and guidance on whether a private ADHD screening would be appropriate for your child.
Used by parents seeking clarity before speaking to a clinician.
This tool is educational and does not provide a medical diagnosis. Results indicate how closely your answers match recognised ADHD patterns and whether a clinician-led screening is advisable.
Parent guides
Answers to the questions parents ask first
Plain-English guides on symptoms by age, the different presentations, how ADHD differs from autism and anxiety, and how UK assessment actually works.
Assessment
ADHD test for children: what a screening can and cannot tell you
What an online ADHD test actually measures, why it is not a diagnosis, and how to use the result.
Symptoms
ADHD symptoms in children: what to look for, by age
The two symptom clusters, how they look at 5, 9 and 14, and what is often mistaken for ADHD.
Symptoms
ADHD in girls: why it is missed, and what to look for
Why girls present differently, the signs that get overlooked, and what to bring to an appointment.
Types
Inattentive ADHD in children: the quiet presentation
The presentation with little visible hyperactivity — signs, school impact and next steps.
Types
Hyperactive-impulsive ADHD in children
The visible presentation: restlessness, impulsivity, and what actually reduces conflict.
Comparisons
ADHD or autism? Telling the difference in children
Side-by-side comparison, shared traits, and why both can be present at once.
Comparisons
ADHD vs anxiety in children: which came first?
Distinguishing anxious restlessness from ADHD, and how the two feed each other.
Symptoms
Signs of ADHD in toddlers and preschoolers
What is normal toddler behaviour, what stands out, and when to raise concerns.
Assessment
ADHD assessment in the UK: the pathway for children
Referral to diagnosis, who can diagnose, and how NHS and private routes compare.