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• Our approach

  At ablycalm, the approach centres on providing comprehensive ADHD assessments and ongoing support through a multidisciplinary team of specialists. Sessions begin with a one-hour initial evaluation exploring developmental history, current difficulties, environmental factors, and mental health background, using the Conners 4 assessment tool. Following specialist review and diagnosis, families receive a tailored Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) intervention program designed to help young people develop practical skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. The philosophy emphasises empowering families and young individuals through formalised diagnosis and clear management plans, supporting them every step of their neurodevelopmental journey with personalised, evidence-based care.

• Working with families

  Ablycalm emphasises family-centred care throughout the process, with findings and results discussed directly with families to ensure clear understanding of evaluation outcomes. Parents and carers are involved in the specialist review appointment where the diagnosis and tailored recommendations are explained. The provider commits to supporting families every step of the way, creating a welcoming environment and offering ongoing guidance and communication about the child's evolving needs. Follow-up appointments provide opportunities to discuss concerns, explore resources, and plan next steps in care collaboratively with families.

• Meet the team

  Ablycalm's integrated team comprises consultant paediatricians, psychiatrists, psychologists, clinicians, and allied health professionals who work collaboratively to provide seamless care. The team includes specialists trained in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) who deliver the intervention program following diagnosis. Paediatricians and psychiatrists conduct the specialist review and diagnosis appointment, reviewing assessment findings and providing formal diagnoses when criteria are met. The team's collaborative approach addresses the fragmented nature of traditional healthcare, with each member bringing their expertise to ensure comprehensive, coordinated support throughout the assessment and ongoing care process.

• Your first visit

  The first appointment is a one-hour comprehensive evaluation conducted by a clinician from ablycalm's multidisciplinary team. This session evaluates key components including the child's developmental history and milestones, current difficulties and concerns, environmental factors affecting behaviour and development, mental health history, and uses the Conners 4 assessment tool to gather comprehensive insights. The clinician works to understand your child's full profile and background, ensuring a thorough foundation for assessment. This evaluation forms the basis for the specialist review appointment that follows, where findings are discussed and a formal diagnosis is provided if criteria are met.