Is it Autism, ADHD, or both? Understanding the Overlap
For many years, the medical community viewed Autism and ADHD as two entirely separate paths. In fact, until 2013, clinical guidelines prevented doctors from even diagnosing both in the same person. We now know better. Research suggests that over half of Autistic individuals also have ADHD, and many people with ADHD show Autistic traits. This […]
Private vs. NHS ADHD Assessment: A 2025 Guide for Patients in West Yorkshire
If you are living in Leeds or the surrounding areas of West Yorkshire and suspect you have ADHD, you are likely facing a difficult choice. The gap between needing answers and receiving a diagnosis has never been wider. At NDC Clinic, we believe in transparency. This guide is a “no-nonsense” look at the reality of […]
Understanding Medication for Children with ADHD: A Guide for Parents
Parenting a child with ADHD can be both rewarding and challenging. Between managing schedules, homework, emotional ups and downs, and daily routines, many families explore treatment options to help their child succeed. One of the most common and effective tools is medication. While it’s not the only approach—and not right for everyone—medication can make a […]
Understanding Child and Young People’s Autism Assessments
Understanding child and young people’s autism assessments. It can be difficult to know what an autism assessment for children and young people should look like. Here we will break it down, so you can be sure you are getting the best assessment possible. The people you might see We believe that the best Autism assessments […]
Understanding Child ADHD Assessments: A guide for parents
Here at the Neurodevelopmental Consultants Clinic (NDC) we field many questions from parents about what a child ADHD assessment entails. We will answer some of the most important and common questions below. Hopefully this will help you prepare if you are thinking about getting an assessment for your child. What does a child ADHD assessment […]
Is it worth getting assessed for ADHD?
Is it worth getting assessed for ADHD? This is a question which we get asked a great deal here at the Neurodevelopmental Consultants Clinic. Understandably, individuals, parents and carers can often feel overwhelmed at the idea of accessing an assessment. Both for themselves or their child and it is not always clear what the benefits […]
What is ADHD?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder. This means that it is a condition that begins in childhood (before the age of 12) and progresses into adulthood and which involves the development of the brain. Essentially, it is a condition which involves pervasive and persistent problems with inattention which causes interference in daily […]
