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ADHD Support / Guidance & next steps

Where would you like guidance?

Choose the option that best matches your situation and we’ll guide you through the next steps available to you.

You do not need to know the right route yet. Start with the option that feels closest to your situation.

What best describes your situation?

I’m concerned my child may have ADHD

Start by understanding what you are noticing and what support may help now.

I’m looking for an ADHD assessment

Explore assessment routes, useful evidence and how to prepare.

My child has recently been diagnosed

Find a calm starting point for understanding the diagnosis and support.

I need help with ADHD support in school

Understand what support is in place, what is not working and what to ask next.

I’m looking for ongoing ADHD support

Focus on the area affecting daily life most and explore practical support.

I’m not sure where to start

Start with a simple overview of age, concerns and possible routes.

Choose the option that best matches your situation to see your suggested route.

Useful related guidance

Read free information first, then decide whether any further support would help.

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Understanding signs of ADHD

A calm starting point for noticing patterns without trying to diagnose at home.

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Signs, observations and questions

Read advice & next steps

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ADHD in primary school children

What to notice and how to start a supportive conversation with school.

Helps with

School concerns, attention and support

Read advice & next steps

Free resource

ADHD in teenagers

Understand changing needs, organisation, emotions and support during adolescence.

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Teenage experiences, school and wellbeing

Read advice & next steps

Free resource

Talking to school about ADHD concerns

Prepare for a clear conversation about attention, regulation and support.

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School support, observations and next steps

Read advice & next steps

Free resource

Keeping a record of ADHD concerns

A simple way to capture examples from home, school and daily routines.

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Evidence, patterns and communication

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ADHD assessment: what happens and support while you wait

Understand ADHD assessment routes, useful evidence and school support that should not wait for diagnosis.

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Assessment routes, evidence and expectations

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Independent guidance for families

SEND Lantern is an independent guidance platform operated by SEND Lantern Ltd. We help families explore special educational needs and disabilities support, possible next steps and relevant services. SEND Lantern is not part of the NHS, a local authority, a school or any individual service provider. Information on this website is general guidance and should not be treated as medical, legal or educational advice.