Plain Sailing Care in Lanarkshire offers private ADHD assessments by expert clinicians. We offer the gold standard when it comes to assessments and outcomes.
At Plain Sailing Care, we believe you shouldn’t have to put your life on hold. Our private ADHD assessments give you a more supportive route to understanding your symptoms and getting the right help.
Whether you’re an adult who has long suspected ADHD, or a parent worried about your child, we provide expert-led assessments that bring clarity and peace of mind.
With compassionate care, clear explanations, and no unnecessary delays, we make the process as simple and stress-free as possible – helping you take the first step towards effective treatment and a better quality of life.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how the brain processes attention, activity levels, and impulse control. Far from being simply a childhood phase or lack of discipline, ADHD is a recognised medical condition with distinct neurological differences that can significantly impact daily functioning. While symptoms typically emerge in childhood, many adults receive their first diagnosis later in life, often after years of struggling with concentration, organisation, and emotional regulation without understanding why.
Combined type
This is the most common type, where you’ll experience challenges with attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity all together. You might find it hard to focus on tasks, feel restless during meetings, interrupt conversations, and struggle to complete projects that require sustained concentration.
Inattentive type
People with inattentive ADHD may experience issues with maintaining attention, following instructions, tasks that involve organising and make mistakes without realising. Other issues can be identified with memory, easily distracted and often lose things. The inattentive type of ADHD is more commonly diagnosed in adults and females than the hyperactive-impulsive type. People often don’t notice this type as much because you’re not disruptive – you’re just quietly struggling.
Hyperactive-Impulsive type
People with Hyperactive-impulsive ADHD may feel the need to consistently move around such as fidgeting, squirming, and find it uncomfortable to stay seated. More common traits include the need to talk constantly, interrupt others, blurt out answers, and struggle with self-control. The hyperactive-impulsive type of ADHD is more recognisable in children and men.
Symptoms of ADHD affect more than just concentration – it can affect every part of your life. Children often struggle in traditional classrooms, finding it hard to follow instructions or complete assignments, which doesn’t reflect their true abilities. Socially, they might have difficulty making friends due to impulsive behaviour or missing social cues.
For adults, workplace challenges are common. You may struggle with deadlines, struggle with organisation, or find long meetings unbearable. Relationships can be affected too – partners might feel frustrated by forgotten plans or emotional outbursts, while you feel guilty about letting people down.
The emotional impact can be significant. Living with undiagnosed ADHD often leads to anxiety, depression and other comorbidities as you constantly struggle to meet expectations without understanding why simple tasks feel so difficult.
Development:
Executive functioning skills and emotional regulation often develop more slowly than in peers.
Education:
Traditional learning environments can be challenging, with difficulties sustaining attention and completing work on time.
Employment opportunities:
Workplace organisation and conventional productivity expectations may limit career growth.
Relationships:
Forgotten commitments and emotional ups and downs can strain both friendships and romantic partnerships.
Lifestyle choices:
Establishing healthy routines around sleep, diet, and exercise can be particularly challenging.
Physical health:
Higher accident rates and neglecting routine healthcare are common concerns.
Mental health:
Anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem frequently develop alongside untreated ADHD.
These challenges often create a domino effect – struggles in one area can make other areas more difficult to manage. That’s why getting the right support can be crucial for a better quality of life.
ADHD treatment involves a combination of education, behavioural support, and medication when needed. Treatment usually starts with helping you understand ADHD and develop coping strategies. For children, this includes parent training and school support.
Medications are often effective, with careful monitoring to get the right balance. Talking therapies, especially CBT, help adults develop practical strategies and address any anxiety or depression that might have developed.
Plain Sailing Care can provide expert private ADHD assessments that meets the gold standards, so once you have your diagnosis, you can immediately access treatment without the long wait.
While our private assessment service does involve a cost, it’s delivered by experienced NHS-trained practitioners who follow the same rigorous diagnostic guidelines used in NHS settings.
This means you receive the same high-quality, thorough assessment – just without the years of waiting that can cause ongoing stress and difficulties for you and your family.
For children and young people especially, early diagnosis is crucial as they navigate school, friendships, and their developing sense of self. The sooner you understand ADHD and can access appropriate support, the sooner you can start building on strengths and managing challenges effectively.
Our ADHD assessments are usually spread across several sessions. You’ll also receive a highly detailed report with recommendations shortly afterwards.
Yes – we offer ADHD assessments for adults, teenagers, and children, with tailored approaches depending on age and circumstances.
Common signs include difficulty focusing, forgetfulness, impulsivity, disorganisation, and feeling easily overwhelmed. Our clinicians will explore your unique experiences in detail.
A confirmed diagnosis opens the door to a range of support options, from workplace or school adjustments to medical treatment and coaching. We’ll guide you through the next steps.
Unlike NHS services, our waiting times are minimal, meaning you can be seen much sooner.
Yes – we offer a free consultation where you can ask questions and decide if our service feels right for you.
