ADHD Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment in Surrey & Guildford
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects about 4-5% of the population and is highly genetic. If you are looking for an experienced clinical psychologist in Surrey or Guildford to carry out an ADHD assessment, Dr Siobhan Blackwell offers thorough, evidence-based diagnosis for adults and older adolescents. The two major problems people with ADHD experience are inattention and hyperactivity. These problems can negatively impact education, work, daily activities, relationships and quality of life, which is why a thorough ADHD assessment with a clinical psychologist in Surrey and Guildford can be such an important first step towards adult ADHD diagnosis and the right treatment plan.
There are two types of ADHD:
- Inattentive subtype: with inattention symptoms but no problematic hyperactivity
- Combined subtype: with both inattention and hyperactivity symptoms
ADHD symptoms are as follows:
- Struggling with attention to details
- Difficulties completing school or work tasks
- Disorganisation
- Being fidgety, restless or hyperactive
- Talking excessively
- Impatience
Left unassessed and untreated, adult ADHD in Surrey can cause problems with: Impulse control Emotional regulation Anger management Substance misuse Sleep disorders. A clinical psychologist in Guildford can help you understand and manage these difficulties.
Before booking an ADHD assessment in Guildford, you can take an online questionnaire to see if ADHD is a possibility. This questionnaire is called the ASRS, which is a symptom checklist based on the ADHD diagnostic criteria. In Part A, a score of 4 or more from these first 6 questions is predictive of Adult ADHD. In Part B, 12 questions outline how the difficulties in attention deficit or hyperactivity that might be affecting functioning. Follow this link to the questionnaire:
