ADHD SUPPORT / HERTFORDSHIRE
ADHD Support in Hertfordshire
Support at school should respond to a child’s identified needs and does not have to wait for an ADHD diagnosis. Start with clear examples, a SENCO conversation and the current Hertfordshire neurodiversity route.
Verified Hertfordshire starting points
Hertfordshire’s official Neurodiversity Support area includes an assessment-route link, practical advice, school support and resources that can be used without a diagnosis. Current referral criteria and waiting times should be checked with the official service because they can change.
National ADHD guidance
The SEND Lantern ADHD journey covers signs, school support, assessment preparation and waiting-list support. The NHS versus private ADHD assessment resource explains cost, clinician checks, reports, medication pathways and follow-up without inventing prices or presenting private assessment as a recommendation.
Sources: Hertfordshire SEND Local Offer Neurodiversity Support, Hertfordshire SENDIASS, NHS ADHD information and NICE guidance. Last reviewed: August 2026. Independent guidance; no affiliation or endorsement is implied.
Independent guidance for families
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