https://www.iampsychiatry.com/private-adhd-assessment ADHD Assessment at Cardiff General Hospital Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been able to provide an effective service to our patients and have piloted new clinical pathways for adult ADHD assessment. This includes the introduction of the Qb Test as an ADHD screening tool. Medical staff can have preconceived notions of what someone suffering from ADHD appears like. It is helpful to familiarize yourself with the characteristics (symptoms) of ADHD prior to your appointment. What is ADHD assessment? An ADHD assessment is a comprehensive review of the symptoms, and how they affect everyday life. It is used to determine whether the condition is responsible for the symptoms, and to determine the best path for treatment. This may include medications or Cognitive Behavioural therapy. The goal is to lessen the inattentive, hyperactive and hyperactive symptoms of the disorder and improve patients' attitudes to and abilities to manage their day to day lives. This can help in reducing the anxiety caused by symptoms and enable patients to reach their maximum potential. The first step is to schedule an interview with a psychiatrist or psychologist with training and experience in diagnosing ADHD. They will request details about your symptoms, as well as details about your family history and medical records. They will also talk about your working and social settings to identify any factors which may be contributing to symptoms. Many doctors utilize questionnaires and ratings scales in addition to the interview with the patient to ensure that they are collecting the right information. For children, this could include parent and teacher interviews and rating scales, such as the Vanderbilt or Conners indexes. For adults, these will be more in-depth and can involve the full psychiatric examination. During the interview during the interview, a doctor will attempt to determine the date when your symptoms first began to manifest,