Direct, specialist support for children
Private ADHD assessments* for ages 6 to 17, with the same consultant-led team and standards as our NHS service. One fixed fee of £690.
* Private autism and dual assessments are coming soon.
Who's the assessment for?
Private assessments for children and young people
ADHD
Skip the GP referral with private ADHD assessments for children and young people (ages 6-17).
- Coming soon
Autism
Only available via NHS Right to Choose. Private autism assessments will be available soon.
- Coming soon
ADHD & autism (dual)
Only available via NHS Right to Choose. Private dual assessments will be available soon.
Go direct with us
Getting an assessment couldn’t be easier. Start as soon as you're ready.
No GP referral needed
Book your child’s assessment directly, without waiting for a GP referral to be made and accepted.
Go direct to a specialist
Private assessments allow you to go direct to a specialist clinician, so your child gets answers sooner.
Wherever you live
Right to Choose is only available in England. Private assessments are open to families across the UK.
How it works
To get started privately, you'll need to register your child on our dedicated portal for under 18s care. We'll guide you through the process step-by-step.
- Step 1
Register on our portal
Begin your journey
First, you'll need to sign up and register a child or young person on our patient portal
To do that, click on 'Your care' at the top of this website.
Select 'Log in to Under 18s service'
Create your account
- Step 2
Choose your pathway and pay
Secure payment via Stripe
Once you've registered, select 'ADHD assessment' *
You can then pay for the assessment securely through the payment platform Stripe
* Please note: autism and dual assessments are only available currently through NHS Right to Choose; private coming soon
- Step 3
Pre-assessment forms
Fill in some documents
These cover your child's everyday experiences
We’ll need details of someone outside the family who knows them well: a teacher, SENCo, coach or key worker
We understand that the best person isn't always from the child's school
- Step 4
Booking
We'll be in touch
Once we've received all your documentation, we'll book in the appointment and reach out by phone or email
- Step 5
Assessment appointment
Meet the clinician over video
A specialist clinician gets to know the child or young person and their day-to-day
Share your perspective, and take part in conversations
We'll create a comfortable and relaxed environment
Appointment number and length vary by assessment type
What's included
What you get from a private assessment
Everything you need for a clear answer, and a plan for what comes next.
- Comprehensive diagnostic assessment via video consultation
- Clinical written report confirming a positive or negative diagnosis
- Guidance on next steps if your child receives a positive diagnosis
Diagnosis is just the start
If your child or young person receives a diagnosis, what comes next depends on what’s right for them and your family. We’ll guide you through it.
Resources (coming soon)
Understand ADHD, build practical skills and learn how to manage symptoms – all through our portal.
ADHD medication
If it's clinically appropriate, we'll help you and your child find a medication and dosage that works best.
Educational adjustments
We can support requests for help at school, such as EHC plan applications or SEND referrals.
Stories from people we’ve supported
'The lady who assessed my son was fantastic. She made him feel very relaxed it was all done to suit him. If he started to get restless we could take a break, he was able to fidget it needed there was just no pressure at all which really put him at ease.'
Exceptional care, no compromises
No hidden costs or compromises on quality. Just the highest standards as set out by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), upheld by our experienced clinicians.
It's time for faster answers
With no GP referral needed, a private assessment for your child or young person can help your family move forward faster.
Looking for an alternative?
If your child or young person is registered with a GP in England, you have a legal right to ask to be referred to a preferred NHS provider - like Noodle.
