{"id":2557,"date":"2026-04-07T15:50:48","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T14:50:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kensington-clinic.preprod-machine.net\/consultations\/sante-mentale\/adhd\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T15:50:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T14:50:48","slug":"adhd","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kensington-clinic.preprod-machine.net\/fr\/consultations\/sante-mentale\/adhd\/","title":{"rendered":"ADHD assessment"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Our private clinic supports children and adolescents through the ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) assessment pathway, <\/span>combining the rigour of a multidisciplinary team with the warmth of a family-centred approach.<\/b><\/p>

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For more than 20 years, we have cared for patients from across London and internationally.<\/span><\/i><\/p>

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The ADHD assessment at Kensington International Clinic is built on an in-depth evaluation, conducted jointly by a neurodevelopmental paediatrician and our clinical psychologists. Our objective: to deliver a reliable diagnosis, identify any co-occurring conditions and build a realistic, sustainable support plan alongside the child and their family.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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ADHD<\/span> in children<\/span> and adolescents<\/span>: what is it exactly?\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neurodevelopmental condition of neurobiological origin. It affects approximately 5% of school-aged children worldwide. It is neither a parenting failure, nor a tantrum, nor a simple lack of willpower; it is a distinct mode of brain functioning, today well characterised by scientific research.<\/span><\/p>

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ADHD usually appears during childhood, most often before the age of 12, even though the diagnosis is sometimes made later, in adolescence or adulthood, when difficulties become more visible as academic and social demands increase. Contrary to a widespread belief, ADHD does not disappear at puberty; it evolves, it changes shape, but it persists in a more subtle form.<\/span><\/p>

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Left undiagnosed, ADHD in children and adolescents can have a significant impact on schooling, social relationships, self-esteem and mental health<\/a>, with an increased risk of anxiety, depression or risk-taking behaviour. Arriving at an accurate, early diagnosis allows the child and their family to understand what is happening, to access tailored support, and often to meaningfully reshape the child’s academic and personal trajectory.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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How to recognise the signs of ADHD<\/span>\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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ADHD is expressed through three main symptom dimensions, whose expression varies considerably depending on the child’s age, sex and life context:<\/span><\/p>

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