Susan Young (Author) Susan Young, DClinPsy, PhD, is a consultant clinical psychologist and director of Psychology Services Ltd. An Honorary Professor at Reykjavik University, she has over 30 years' experience in the field of ADHD, has led international ADHD guideline work, and developed widely used assessment and treatment programmes, including the ACEv.2 and ACE+v.2 interviews, now available in over 25 languages, and published extensively in clinical and academic settings. Alexandra Lewis (Author) Alexandra Lewis MD, is a consultant psychiatrist specialising in neurodevelopmental disorders in offender populations. With over 20 years in the secure estate, she has led national service developments, advised NHS England, and co-led award-winning work improving support for autistic and neurodivergent individuals in the justice system.
Description
This guide equips healthcare practitioners with the essential knowledge and structure needed to carry out thorough ADHD assessments in adults. Drawing on the authors' extensive clinical experience and their leadership in ADHD assessment, service development and clinical guideline work, it explains how to evaluate symptoms, functional impairment, and co-occurring conditions with accuracy and confidence. It distils the core principles of effective semi-structured interviewing and demonstrates how tools such as ACE+ can be applied thoughtfully in practice. The book also provides clear guidance on pre-assessment information gathering, differential diagnosis, report writing, and feedback, supporting healthcare practitioners beyond the interview itself. Designed for use across public and private healthcare systems internationally, this clear, practical resource is essential reading for healthcare practitioners involved in adult ADHD assessment.