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 knowledge and structure needed to carry out comprehensive ADHD assessments in children. Drawing on the authors' extensive clinical experience and leadership in ADHD assessment and guideline development, 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 ACEv.2 can be applied within the broader clinical assessment process. The book also provides clear guidance on background information gathering, differential diagnosis, report writing, and post-diagnostic feedback, supporting practitioners beyond the interview itself. Designed for use across public and private healthcare systems internationally, this clear and practical resource is essential reading for healthcare practitioners involved in child ADHD assessment.