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Assessment & Diagnosis
Assessment & Diagnosis
The Assessment & Diagnosis section is your go-to hub for practical tools, expert guidance, and real-world insights to support confident ADHD diagnosis. Whether you're working in primary care, psychiatry, or a specialist setting, you'll find resources tailored to different patient groups. Explore expert videos, clinical checklists, screening tools, and case-based content designed to help you recognise ADHD in its many presentations and make informed diagnostic decisions with clarity and confidence.
Assessment & Diagnosis of ADHD in Adults
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Missed or Misdiagnosis?
In this recording from the 15th annual Meeting of Minds conference Dr. Larry Klassen discusses how to distinguish ADHD from common psychiatric comorbidities including red flags for ADHD, assessment triggers and treatment.
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Diagnosing ADHD in adults: Sharing clinical experience
Dr. Peter Mason imparts his clinical insights into diagnosing adult ADHD patients, covering the ICD-11 and DSM-IV perspectives, as well as ADHD assessments. This video is part of the 15th annual Meeting of Minds conference.
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An introduction to ADHD in Adults
In this video presentation from the 15th annual Meeting of Minds conference, Prof. Guy Goodwin introduces ADHD in adults, covering aspects such as the prevalence of ADHD, its presentation, and the diagnostic process.
Assessment & Diagnosis of ADHD in Primary Care
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ADHD in primary care
Dr. Muffazal Rawala discusses the signs and symptoms commonly associated with ADHD, and the role primary care clinicians can play in a patient’s treatment.
Managing ADHD in girls and women- Case Discussions
Sarah Morris and Dr. Judith Mohring lead a case-based session exploring why ADHD is often missed or diagnosed late in girls and women, and what that means for outcomes.
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ADHD and teenage girls - helping them to live their best lives
In this video Prof. Susan Young, explores ADHD in teenage girls—covering diagnostic challenges, symptom masking, and unique risks. Featuring case study discussions from Dr. Helen Tindle.
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ADHD in Women; Time after time?
In this recording from the 15th annual Meeting of Minds conference, Dr. Charlotte Borg-Skoglund explores ADHD in women, delving into topics such as the impact of the menstrual cycle on ADHD, a patient narrative, comorbidities, and the diagnostic process.
In this talk, listen to Dr Mischa Mockett and Dr Joe Johnson explore the complex overlap between ADHD and intellectual disabilities, offering a clinically grounded and highly practical guide for recognising, diagnosing, and managing ADHD in individuals with varying levels of cognitive impairment.
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When ADHD and Autism co-occur
Kobus van Rensburg discusses ADHD and autism in youth, covering prevalence, diagnostic overlap, assessment strategies, comorbidity, differential traits, and emphasizes personalized, person-centred support approaches.
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Trauma- another layer of complexity
Dr. Duncan Manders and Dr. Sonia Gleeson discuss trauma’s impact on ADHD diagnosis and management, exploring neurobiological models, FASD, and advocating for trauma-informed, holistic assessment strategies.
