EHCP Help / Advice & next steps
ADHD assessment guide
You do not need to work everything out at once. Start with the concern affecting daily life most and choose a manageable next step.
Quick answer
Understand common routes, useful evidence and questions to ask. Read the advice, note the questions that fit your situation and choose a manageable next step.
What this means
Understand common routes, useful evidence and questions to ask. This is general information, not a diagnosis or medical advice.
ADHD can affect attention, activity levels, impulsivity, emotional regulation, organisation, sleep, learning and routines in different ways. Every child and young person is different.
Free information and conversations with school, health professionals or SENDIASS can help you decide what to explore next.
What to do next
Things to check
Questions to ask
Local Northamptonshire route
Check the Northamptonshire Local Offer and relevant local SENDIASS route. Assessment and support pathways can vary by area and age.
Free support and useful links
Professional help is available if you need it
Professional help is optional. Speak to a qualified clinician about medical or medication questions. Free information and school support may be useful starting points.
What happens next?
The next step depends on age, needs, school support and local pathways. Keep records, ask questions and review support over time.
Support that may help
School SENCO · GP or qualified clinician · SENDIASS · Educational psychologist · Occupational therapist · Wellbeing support
Helpful free resources
SEND Compass provides general information to help families understand possible next steps. It does not replace legal, medical or local authority advice.