ATTENTION DEFICIT AND HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION
I carry out ADHD diagnostic assessments based on a full developmental history and using the DIVA-2 ADHD assessment scale. The aim of me conducting this assessment, as a Clinical Psychologist is to increase self-awareness, understand the underlying etiology of the symptoms and as a basis on which to build effect coping strategies.
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However, as a Clinical Psychologist, while I do see a role for using psychotropic medication to manage the symptoms of this condition, I am not licensed to prescribe medication. If you are wanting to explore the use of medication, You will require this to be prescribed by a Psychiatrist, who has the necessary medical training. Psychiatrists will need to carry out the diagnostic assessment themselves, rather than use the information from an assessment and diagnosis carried out by myself. If you are considering using medication, I recommend approaching a psychiatrist to conduct the full assessment and treatment package. Have had this assessment, I am then happy to carry out therapeutic intervention to manage the related behavioral and psychological difficulties.
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