What happens if my child is too anxious in the assessment?

Our team are very experienced in working with young people and understand that an assessment is often a stressful experience for all the family. They will do their very best to put the young person and the whole family at ease and are very skilled at engaging the most shy and anxious children. In the worst case, if the child cannot engage in the session, we will either work with what they are able to do or offer another appointment.

What is involved in the medical treatment of ADHD?

We can provide treatment for ADHD in the form of medication for children who have been diagnosed and are deemed suitable for treatment. If you choose to opt for medication to treat your child's symptoms, a specialist prescriber will assess their suitability for treatment, carry out some routine tests and if appropriate, initiate a treatment plan for your child. After the first prescription, your child will need to attend regular reviews with your prescriber. They will monitor the efficacy of the medication and any side effects your child might have. Once your child is stable on medication, with consent, we will ask their GP to prepare a transfer request to your local NHS ADHD service so they can take over ongoing monitoring and prescribing. We will continue to provide your child's care privately until the NHS service confirms that the transfer has been accepted and is in place.

What happens if the report indicates that ADHD is not present?

Having conducted thousands of ADHD diagnostic assessments, we understand the condition manifests uniquely in each individual. Our evaluation process is designed to identify various presentation styles and coping mechanisms – especially important when assessing females who often develop sophisticated strategies to manage their symptoms. If ADHD isn't diagnosed, our clinical team provides recommendations for appropriate support and can suggest alternative assessments if needed.

How soon can my child be seen?

Once we have received your child's referral information, we aim to offer an assessment appointment within four to six weeks.

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Q: What happens if I'm not diagnosed?

Our assessment process includes a free screening stage, carried out by our psychology team and led by a consultant clinical psychologist. They will look at information contained within your referral, as well as scores from a well-researched and clinically validated screening questionnaire. This information will show whether autism is indicated, or not. And even though it's not diagnostic, it will enable you to make an informed decision as to whether to proceed with a full assessment before making any financial commitment. However, it is important to understand that despite the screening process being positive for autism, sometimes the outcome of the assessment will be a non-diagnosis. This means you don't meet the threshold to be diagnosed with autism. If this is the case for you, our clinical team will still be able to provide recommendations for further support and we may even be able to ask your GP to make an onward referral for another type of assessment, should this be clinically appropriate.

Are you considering your options? We have private online autism and ADHD assessments for adults available in 4-6 weeks. There’s no GP referral required and we’ll support you everystep of the way. Simply book online and start your journey today.

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Why Choose a Psicon private assessment?

Understanding your neurodevelopmental profile can help you access the support you need to thrive. At Psicon, we provide online adult private autism and ADHD assessments - either individually or combined, available across Hampshire and Isle of Wight.

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Hassle free process

There’s no GP referral required, no hidden costs, and a simple online booking journey from start to finish

You’re in control

Select a time that suits you and your family, attend your appointments online, and move at the pace that feels comfortable

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Expert clinical care

Thorough online assessments conducted by an experienced clinical psychologist or psychiatrist, using industry standard tools and guidelines

Comprehensive reports

Detailed, NICE compliant reports written in clear language, and recognised across the UK

Shorter wait times

Access a private assessment in as little as 4-6 weeks, so you can get clarity you need

Transparent pricing

One clear fee covering your assessment, clinical review and detailed report, with no hidden extras

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A trusted provider 

Our online ADHD and autism assessments for adults follow the same clinical process as our in person assessments. The only difference is that online assessments are delivered via secure video consultation rather than in a clinic.

Understanding your neurodevelopmental profile can help you access the support you need to thrive. At Psicon, we provide online private autism and ADHD assessments - either individually or combined - for adults, with online assessments available across Hampshire and Isle of Wight.For many people, online appointments are more convenient. They remove the need to travel and allow the assessment to take place in a familiar environment, which can help individuals feel more comfortable and relaxed.

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Attend your appointment in person or via secure video, whichever works best for you.

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A trusted provider 

We’re an established NHS partner for autism and ADHD assessments, and our private pathways follow the same NICE aligned standards and structured tools.

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We support adults, children and families across Hampshire and Isle of Wight who are looking for timely, specialist assessments without years of waiting.

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We have been delighted with the service.

We had a wonderful experience from beginning to the end, great waiting times for an ADHD assessment, great communication, professional, we have been delighted with the service.

Thank you once again for all of your help Psicon!

An outstanding company. Are always willing to help on the phone with any questions, concerns or problems. I would recommend them to anyone.

Quick efficient service.

I could not have been happier with timescales, responses and communication.

Excellent communication and explanation throughout the assessments.

All staff seemed very knowledge, were prompt and courteous and we were given a conclusion by the end of the assessment

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Everyone’s mind is unique. Many of us are neurodivergent. And while the neurological differences that make us individuals can bring challenges, we believe that with understanding, empathy and expert support, everyone can thrive.

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What happens if I'm not diagnosed?

Our adult ADHD assessment process includes a free screening stage, carried out by our psychology team and led by a consultant clinical psychologist. They will look at information contained within your referral, as well as scores from a well-researched and clinically validated screening tool. This information will show whether ADHD is indicated, or not. And even though it’s not diagnostic, it will enable you to make an informed decision as to whether to proceed with a full assessment before making any financial commitment. However, it is important to understand that despite the screening process being positive for ADHD, sometimes the outcome of the assessment will be a non-diagnosis. This means you don't meet the threshold to be diagnosed with ADHD. If this is the case for you, our clinical team will still be able to provide recommendations for further support and we may even be able to ask your GP to make an onward referral for another type of assessment should this be clinically appropriate.

When is an in person autism assessment still required?

In some situations, meeting in person allows us to build a fuller and more accurate understanding. This may be recommended where:

a child is very young or may find it difficult to stay engaged online
there are more significant communication differences
behaviour needs to be observed in more detail
the presentation is more complex or unclear

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If we feel an in‑person assessment is the best approach, we will always discuss this with you and explain our reasoning.

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Will my child or teenager's private autism diagnosis be accepted by the NHS and their school?

Our assessments fully comply with NICE guidelines, and we use the highest quality and well-regarded clinical model within our service. Importantly, the child will be seen by a doctor (paediatrician or psychiatrist) as part of the assessment, which isn't always the case with private assessments. We are also a trusted NHS provider and often support different NHS Trusts and ICBs with waiting lists. This means a diagnosis made by our service should be accepted by the NHS and schools/colleges.

My child's school doesn't have any concerns; how will this affect the assessment?

We always take the school’s observations into account, as this is an integral part of the assessment. To diagnose ADHD, it must be clear in multiple environments. As school is very structured, it is often a great place to be able to see it. However, if school does not report any observations of ADHD traits, it does not mean there will be no diagnosis, as there can be other reasons for this. Not all children present with clearly with ‘classic’ observable signs of ADHD – particularly females. Children with ADHD can concentrate extremely well if they are working on a task that is exciting or interests them and not all children show their hyperactivity by moving and fidgeting. Just as it’s true that not all children who fidget and are distractable have ADHD. It’s our job to look deeper and see what might be expected and what might be ADHD.

How long is the waiting list?

This often depends upon how quickly we receive the pre-assessment information, but once we've received all questionnaires, we aim to provide an assessment appointment within four to six weeks.

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Neurodiversity enriches our society. While different ways of processing, socialising and experiencing life can bring daily challenges, with expert understanding and supportive guidance, adults can discover their authentic path. That's why we offer specialised private autism assessment services tailored to adults.

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