Introduction
The Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) nursing team offers a comprehensive assessment for ADHD, which includes detailed school reports, rating scales (validated assessment tools) from both parent/carer and school; it may also include a school observation or quantitative behavioural (QB test).
If the child is diagnosed with ADHD by a Paediatrician, the team who consist of Registered Nurses and Administrators who specialise in the assessment and treatment of the condition will then meet with the child and family for a first appointment.
What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can cause behaviours ranging from being forgetful, disorganised and unable to concentrate, through to children who are very hyperactive, disruptive and oppositional. It is usually more noticeable in settings such as a school and is a common cause of behaviour which parents/carers and teachers may find challenging or concerning.
How to make a referral
We accept referrals from education and healthcare professionals as well as other agencies or professionals who may already be working with the child and family.
If making a referral, the child/young person should display more than one symptom that is suggestive of ADHD, such as detailed above (our ADHD Summary can help with this).
Criteria for referral to our service also include:
- Children/young people aged between 5 and 16 years of age
- Children/young people registered with a GP within the locality of Birmingham
- Children/young people who are not already under care of a service for ADHD in Birmingham