A clear guide for families supporting a child through assessment.
Parents and carers are often central to a child’s ADHD or autism assessment because they can provide developmental history and examples from everyday life.
✓Your family’s journey
Step 1: Before assessment
Complete requested questionnaires carefully and use real examples rather than trying to match diagnostic language. Gather relevant school or previous clinical information if requested. Tell us about any communication, sensory or accessibility needs that may affect the appointment.
Step 2: Talking to your child
Use language appropriate to their age and understanding. You might explain that they are meeting someone who wants to learn how things feel for them and what they find easy or difficult. Avoid presenting the assessment as a test they can pass or fail.
Step 3: Education input
For some pathways, information from school or another education setting is important because neurodevelopmental conditions are assessed in the context of functioning across settings. We will explain what is required.
Step 4: After assessment
Take time to understand the findings before deciding what to do next. Recommendations may involve home routines, communication, sensory needs, school support or further clinical care.
If there is no diagnosis. This does not mean the concerns were unimportant. Ask the clinician to explain the findings and any recommended next steps.
Questions? You are welcome to contact 101 Clinic with practical questions about forms, appointments and the assessment pathway.
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Try a free two-minute parent self-check, or talk to our team about a child assessment.
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