Welcome to ADHD Assessment Ireland
At ADHD Assessment Ireland we provide a thorough evaluation process tailored to determine if an individual meets the criteria for ADHD. We pride ourselves in delivering a personalised experience for each of our clients, ensuring that every step of the process addresses their unique needs. From your very first meeting, our practitioners' expertise in ADHD and genuine passion for guiding individuals through their diagnostic journey will be apparent.
Our service meticulously gathers and analyses information from a variety of sources you provide, facilitating an accurate diagnosis and the creation of an effective treatment plan. We conduct ADHD assessments for children, adolescents, and adults, catering to a wide range of needs.
What is ADHD?
ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how a person pays attention, controls impulses, and manages activity levels.
There are many common misconceptions about ADHD, for example,
- ADHD just means being hyper
- People with ADHD are lazy or don’t try hard enough
- It’s caused by bad parenting
- Children grow out of it
- Everyone has ADHD these days
When ADHD is mentioned in conversation it is likely that someone present will respond with one of the above misconceptions.
Behaviours of ADHD
Behaviours of ADHD can be categorised into 3 types,
Inattentive – symptoms can include trouble focusing, inability to follow through on tasks, and poor time management.
Hyperactive - Impulsive – symptoms can include trouble focusing, inability to follow through on tasks, and poor time management.
Combined – ADHD presents with characteristics of both hyperactive-impulsive and inattentive symptoms.
Services
Initial Consultation
A screening call for ADHD assessment involves a brief conversation between the parent and young person/adult and the healthcare professional.
Child and Adolescent ADHD Assessment
An ADHD assessment goes beyond routine evaluation. We employ a holistic approach considering a child’s strengths and challenges.
Adult ADHD Assessment
An ADHD assessment for adults typically involves a comprehensive evaluation using multiple tools to ensure an accurate diagnosis.
About Us
Elaine Kelly is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in ADHD. She has over 20 years nursing experience, working with children, adolescents, adults and families. The last 16 years working in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, specialising solely in assessing and diagnosing ADHD for the past 10 years.
She is dedicated to supporting young people, their families and adults through mental health challenges.
She holds a BSc in Psychiatric Nursing, a MSc in Advanced Nursing Practice and Nurse Prescribing.
She has a particular expertise in ADHD, having developed and operated ADHD-specific services within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services throughout Ireland. Elaine currently works within a multidisciplinary team to lead ADHD assessment and medication treatment clinics. She has also developed ADHD parenting programmes and facilitates these programmes regularly.
In her current role, she assists children and adolescents in navigating mental health distress, covering a wide range of mental health issues. Elaine’s approach is holistic and co-productive, aiming to support people and help them thrive within their neurodiversity – enhancing their social, familial, and educational abilities through tailored support and coaching for young people, their parents and adults presenting with symptoms of ADHD.
Denise Kelly is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in ADHD and Mood Disorders. She has 23 years of experience working with adults and families experiencing mental health issues. Her experience allows her to support people with ADHD by helping them to understand their unique brain and the steps they can take to enrich their life.
Denise holds a BSc in Psychiatric Nursing, Certificate in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, MSc in Mental Health Nursing Practice, Certificate in Nurse Prescribing and a PGDip in Advanced Nursing Practice specialising in Adults with ADHD and Mood Disorder.
Denise works in an empathetic, holistic manner supporting the person experiencing mental health issues and their families with the aim of delivering personalised care throughout the assessment process.
As mothers, Elaine and Denise understand the intricacies of home life and the interactions that can occur between family members. This life experience coupled with their professional expertise allows them to understand and interpret all information received. This ensures that you receive a personalised service at every stage of the ADHD Assessment process.
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Contact us
For inquiries or to schedule an appointment, please fill out the form below or call us directly.
Location
Mountbellew,
Ballinasloe, Ireland