Clinical Assessment
A structured clinical assessment helps identify whether ADHD is present and how it is affecting your child’s functioning across home, school and emotional life.
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Availability
Immediate Appointments
Consultant Psychiatrists and psychologist registered with the Medical Council of Ireland and PSI.
Comprehensive consultations and clinical reports recognised by Irish GPs.
From Diagnosis to Treatment
Because clarity is just the first step.
- Understanding whether your child has ADHD can bring relief, direction and a clearer path forward. At NeuroLab Mental Health, we provide structured child ADHD assessments designed to identify attention, impulsivity, emotional regulation and executive functioning difficulties. Our goal is to help parents understand what is happening, what support may be needed, and what the next steps should look like.
Is Your Child Struggling with Focus, Impulsivity or Emotional Regulation?
- Some children find it difficult to stay focused, follow instructions, manage emotions or complete everyday tasks at home or school.
- ADHD can affect learning, behaviour, confidence, friendships and family routines. In many cases, children are misunderstood as being careless, disruptive or unmotivated, when the real issue may be linked to attention regulation and executive functioning.
- A structured ADHD assessment can help clarify whether ADHD is present and guide the right support plan.
Free Information Pack:
7 steps to make sense of ADHD,
Neurodivergence and mental health in children
If you are unsure whether your child needs an ADHD assessment, our information pack can help you understand common signs, assessment options and possible next steps.
What is a Private ADHD Assessment?
A private child ADHD assessment is a structured clinical evaluation designed to understand your child’s attention, behaviour, emotional regulation, executive functioning and day-to-day functioning.
The process may include clinical interviews, standardised questionnaires, developmental history and relevant information from parents or school when appropriate.
The aim is to provide a clear clinical picture, diagnostic conclusions where applicable, and practical recommendations for the next stage of care.
Who Needs a Child ADHD Assessment?
Is ADHD affecting your child’s school, home life or emotional wellbeing?
A child ADHD assessment may be helpful if your child is experiencing:
- Difficulty concentrating or staying focused
- Impulsivity or acting before thinking
- Hyperactivity or constant restlessness
- Emotional outbursts or difficulty managing frustration
- Problems completing homework or school tasks
- Frequent feedback from teachers about attention or behaviour
- Low confidence linked to repeated struggles
- Difficulty following routines or instructions
- Concerns about ADHD, neurodivergence or related developmental profiles
Integrated Mental Health Care
Treatment Pathway
Following assessment, families receive clear guidance on next steps, which may include behavioural strategies, psychological support, school recommendations or medical review when clinically appropriate.
Family Guidance
Parents receive practical recommendations to better understand their child’s needs and support day-to-day functioning.
Coordinated Care
Where needed, ADHD is considered alongside emotional, behavioural, sleep or neurodevelopmental concerns to support a more complete clinical understanding.
How We Work
- Brief consultation
- Identification of presenting difficulties
- Determination of appropriate pathway
- Clinical interview
- Standardised measures (depending on profile)
- Functional and cognitive analysis
- Optional neurophysiological data (when clinically relevant)
- Not label-driven, but Multidisciplinary profile Driven
- Integration of all data sources
- Differential diagnosis
- Clasical intervention: Medication, Psychoeducation, Psychotherapy
- Accommodations when it is needed
- Follow Up
- Neuroscience interventions
- Neurofeedback TMS among others
This happen when all objectives are achieved
and functionality is optimal with a reduction
of distress.
Treatment Tailored Intervention Route
This pathway focuses on psychological, behavioural,
and educational intervention without medication.
• Parent psychoeducation and guidance
• Emotional and behavioural regulation support
• Executive functions training
• Development of routines, structure, and coping strategies
• Collaboration with school and educational settings
Lead Professional:
• ADHD Parents Support
• Clinical Child and Adolescent
Psychologist
Additional Support:
• ADHD Minors Support – Executive Functions Training
• Psychologist Assistant
• Symptoms are mild to moderate
• The child is younger
• Daily functioning can improve with structured psychological support
This pathway includes medical assessment and, when appropriate,
pharmacological treatment.
• Specialist psychiatric evaluation
• Medication as a therapeutic tool (not a cure)
• Ongoing monitoring and dose adjustments
• Regular medical follow-up
Lead Professional:
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Medication is often most effective
when combined with psychological
and educational support.
This pathway integrates psychological intervention
and medication to provide comprehensive support.
• Psychological intervention and parent support
• Executive functions training
• Medical treatment and monitoring
• School collaboration
• Regular review of progress and needs
•Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychologist
•Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
• Psychologist Assistant
To reduce ADHD symptoms, support skill development,
and improve overall daily functioning and wellbeing.
Request a Callback from us to learn more about Child ADHD Assessments today
If you are concerned about your child’s focus, behaviour, emotional regulation or school performance, our team can explain the assessment process and next steps.
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Ready to Start Your Child’s ADHD Assessment Pathway?
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A child ADHD assessment can help parents move from uncertainty to clarity.
Our team will guide you through the process, explain what information is needed and help you understand what to expect before, during and after the assessment.
Free Information Pack:
7 steps to make sense of ADHD,
Neurodivergence and mental health in children
This guide is designed to help parents understand ADHD signs, assessment options and possible next steps.
Why Choose us as your
preferred Child ADHD Clinic?
Child-Focused Clinical Assessment
Our assessments are designed to understand how ADHD symptoms affect the child’s learning, behaviour, emotional wellbeing and daily functioning.
Integrated Clinical Approach
We consider ADHD within the broader picture of mental health, neurodevelopment, sleep, behaviour and family context.
Clear Reports and Recommendations
Families receive a structured clinical report with diagnostic conclusions where applicable and practical recommendations for next steps.
Pathway from Assessment to Support
The focus is not only on identifying ADHD, but on helping families understand what support may be appropriate afterwards.
Wide Range Of Services
Each psychiatric and neurodivergent pathway is specifically tailored to your unique circumstances and goals. We offer a comprehensive range of specialist services all under one roof to get you the clarity and support you need fast. Our services include:
- Child ADHD Assessment
- Adult ADHD Assessment
- Psychiatric Assessment
- Psychological Therapy
- Medication Review where clinically appropriate
- Sleep and Mental Health Assessment
- Neurodevelopmental Assessment Pathways
- Integrated Mental Health Care
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my child needs an ADHD assessment?
An assessment may be helpful if your child has ongoing difficulties with attention, impulsivity, emotional regulation, school performance or daily routines.
Can ADHD affect children differently?
Yes. ADHD can present differently from child to child. Some children may be visibly hyperactive, while others may struggle more with focus, organisation, emotional regulation or completing tasks.
Will the assessment consider school difficulties?
Yes. Where relevant, school-related concerns can be considered as part of the assessment process, including attention, learning, behaviour and classroom functioning.
Does an ADHD diagnosis mean my child needs medication?
Not always. Medication is not required in every case. Recommendations depend on the child’s clinical profile and may include behavioural strategies, psychological support, school guidance or medical review when appropriate.
What happens after the assessment?
Following assessment, families receive clear feedback, diagnostic conclusions where applicable, and recommendations for next steps.
Do you also assess adults for ADHD?
Yes. NeuroLab Mental Health also provides ADHD assessments for adults through a separate adult ADHD pathway.
Convenient Opening Hours
Our team is available to answer questions about child ADHD assessments and guide families through the next steps.
So that you can prioritise your recovery and focus on getting better rather than asking for time off work, we are open:
Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Request a Child ADHD Assessment
Our team is here to guide you to the most appropriate pathway. For appointments, referrals, or programme enquiries, please contact us using the details below.
Working Hours
Monday - Sunday (10am-4pm)
