Is It Time to Consider an ADHD Assessment?

For many adults, ADHD goes unnoticed for years. It’s often brushed off as being disorganised, forgetful or easily distracted and just part of your personality, right? But what if those challenges aren’t simply quirks, but clues?

If you’ve ever wondered why life feels harder than it should — despite your best efforts — an ADHD assessment could offer the clarity you’ve been searching for.

Common Signs of Adult ADHD

ADHD isn’t just about being hyper or unable to sit still (a common myth). In adults, it often looks more like:

• Struggling to stay focused, especially on things that don’t interest you

• Forgetting appointments, birthdays, or important deadlines

• Constantly feeling behind, no matter how hard you try

• Difficulty with organisation, time management, or decision-making

• Impulsive behaviour, like overspending or interrupting conversations

• Feeling mentally exhausted or burnt out from simply holding it all together

You may have developed clever ways to cope, to mask the overwhelm or power through, but that doesn’t mean it’s not taking a toll.

“I Thought It Was Just Me”

Many adults reach a breaking point before seeking support. They’re tired of trying so hard to stay on top of things. They’ve internalised the idea that they’re lazy, careless or not living up to their potential. But in reality, these are often classic signs of ADHD and understanding that can be life-changing.

An assessment helps to join the dots. It provides a framework for understanding your strengths and struggles. It explains why routines that work for others might never have worked for you and offers practical tools to change that.

What Happens in an ADHD Assessment?

An ADHD assessment is a structured process, usually involving:

• A detailed background interview

• Standardised questionnaires

• Exploring current challenges and patterns

• Identifying strengths as well as difficulties

It’s not about ticking boxes, it’s about building a clear picture of how your brain works and how it affects your day-to-day life. The goal is to empower, not label.

The final report includes personalised insights and recommendations tailored to you — whether that’s strategies for focus, reasonable adjustments at work or study or routes to further support.

Why It’s Worth Doing

An official diagnosis is more than a piece of paper. It can:

• Help you access support at work or university

• Qualify you for schemes like Access to Work or Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA)

• Provide validation — helping you let go of years of self-blame

• Offer a fresh start, rooted in understanding rather than judgment

  
  

It can also open the door to coaching, assistive tools, and workplace adjustments that make life smoother, calmer, and more sustainable.

You Deserve Answers — Not Assumptions

If you’re reading this and thinking, “This sounds familiar…” — trust that instinct. So many adults go through life feeling like they’re constantly treading water. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

An ADHD assessment can be the first step to finally understanding yourself and creating a life that works with your brain, not against it.

Ready to get started?

We offer trusted, professional ADHD assessments for adults and students aged 16+, conducted remotely across the UK. Our approach is friendly, thorough, and focused on helping you move forward with clarity.

Book your ADHD assessment today and take the first step towards real, lasting support.

Email info@thisisdyslexia.co.uk today to book.