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Articles on adult ADHD assessment, treatment and wellbeing.
ADHD Awareness Month: 8 common ADHD myths, and the facts
Common ADHD myths say it isn't real, only affects boys, disappears with age, or is caused by bad parenting or sugar. The evidence says otherwise. ADHD is a recognised neurodevelopmental condition, linked to genes and environment, that affects people of every gender and age and, for most, continues into adult life.
1 October 2026 · Kiam Clinic · 7 min read
Signs of autism in children: a guide for parents
Signs of autism in children usually show up in three areas: communicating with others, behaviour and interests, and the senses. They can appear in toddlers or not until the teenage years, and every autistic child is different. No single sign means a child is autistic: what matters is a pattern across home and school that affects daily life.
30 September 2026 · Kiam Clinic · 9 min read
Tourette syndrome and tic disorders explained: when to get help
Tourette syndrome is a tic disorder where several movement tics and at least one vocal tic have lasted more than a year, starting before age 18. Tics are sudden, repeated movements or sounds that are hard to control. It's worth getting help if tics cause pain, distress or daily problems, or if new tics begin in adulthood.
30 September 2026 · Kiam Clinic · 9 min read
Low mood or depression? Signs of depression and when to get help
Low mood usually lifts within a few days or weeks. Depression lasts longer, fills most of the day and starts to affect work, relationships and self-care. The NHS advises seeing a GP if you have had symptoms of depression for most of the day, every day, for more than two weeks.
30 September 2026 · Kiam Clinic · 9 min read
Starting ADHD medication in the UK: titration and shared care
Starting ADHD medication in the UK begins with health checks, including heart rate, blood pressure, height, weight and medical history. The dose is then adjusted gradually, with regular reviews, until benefits are clear and unwanted effects are manageable. Once you are stable, your GP may take over routine prescribing under a shared care agreement.
29 September 2026 · Kiam Clinic · 9 min read
Free adult ADHD self-test: what the ASRS can and can't tell you
The ASRS, the World Health Organization's Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale, is a short screening questionnaire for adults. It can show whether your answers look like those of adults with ADHD, and whether a full assessment is worth considering. It can't diagnose ADHD or rule it out: only a specialist assessment can do that.
28 September 2026 · Kiam Clinic · 9 min read
Private ADHD assessment cost in the UK: what should be included?
At Kiam Clinic, a private ADHD assessment costs £695 online or £1,095 in person for adults, and £1,395 online or £1,695 in person for children. Whatever you pay, a thorough assessment should include a specialist's review of your history, views from people who know you, a written report and a clear discussion of your options.
26 September 2026 · Kiam Clinic · 9 min read
Adult ADHD symptoms: what they can look like day to day
Adult ADHD symptoms fall into three groups: inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Day to day, that can mean losing things, drifting off in meetings, feeling restless inside or interrupting. What points to ADHD is a lasting pattern that started in childhood, shows up in several areas of life and causes real difficulties.
26 September 2026 · Kiam Clinic · 8 min read
Signs of ADHD in children: what parents and teachers notice first
Signs of ADHD in children fall into two groups: inattention, such as being easily distracted or forgetful, and hyperactivity with impulsivity, such as fidgeting or interrupting. Many children do these things sometimes. With ADHD, the signs are stronger than in other children the same age, show up at home and at school, and cause real difficulties.
24 September 2026 · Kiam Clinic · 9 min read
ADHD in women and girls: why it is so often missed
ADHD in women and girls is often missed because it can look different from the restless, disruptive behaviour people expect. Symptoms are more often quiet and inattentive, many girls learn to hide their struggles, and anxiety or low mood may be noticed first. Adults can be assessed at any age.
24 September 2026 · Kiam Clinic · 9 min read