Get clarity & support sooner with our specialist ADHD assessment service.
Fast ADHD assessment for Children – No NHS Wait Times.
Concerned about your child’s focus or behaviour? Don’t wait months for answers. Our ADHD screening service provides a clear, professional assessment, quickly and compassionately.
And take the first steps toward understanding and support for your child’s learning journey.
Why early screening matters
Early identification of ADHD can make a big difference in your child’s learning and wellbeing.
Why act now? Early identification means:
Better support in school
Reduced stress for your child and family
Access to tailored interventions sooner.
How it works
Book Your
Appointment
Schedule a one-to-one assessment at our offices in Westhoughton, Bolton
at a time that suits you.
Comprehensive
Screening
During your appointment, our specialist will carry out a detailed assessment tailored to your child’s age, exploring how they communicate, interact, and manage daily activities at home and in school.
Clear next
steps
You’ll receive a professional report that can help inform an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) & appropriate direction of support - moving your child’s diagnosis forward and ensuring their needs are recognised.
Start the
process today
Give your child the support
they deserve.
How the Thrive Autism Assessment works
All client journeys start with an Initial Assessment. It’s our way of informing all the support you receive from Thrive, and ensures we take you on the correct therapy journey.
If the Initial Assessment recommends an Autism Assessment, we will schedule a 1 hour, face to face appointment with our Thrive therapy team to complete an Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS). The ADOS-2 considers several factors including use of eye contact, social communication skills, gesture and imaginative play.
Then, a school questionnaire is provided, which can be completed by a teacher. This considers any social communication issues or difficulties your child or young person may experience within the school setting.
Once we have a complete picture, a report is compiled and shared with yourself and your GP (with your permission). The team is available for follow-up appointments and on-going support.
Difficulty
focusing or
sitting still
Who Is This For?
Parents who notice:
Impulsivity or hyperactivity
Difficulty
following or retaining instructions
Challenges
at school
or home
Why choose THRIVE by MTS?
No NHS delays – appointments available within days.
Specialist clinicians experienced in ADHD and neurodevelopmental conditions.
Comprehensive assessment with clear next steps for support.
Confidential and family-friendly approach.
• HCPC checked. • DBS checked.
ADOS-2 certified.
NHS and NICE compliant.
Continued Professional Development.
Over 20 years of experience.
Family-run business. Patient-centred care.
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Find us:
58 Market Street, Westhoughton.
BL5 3AZ.
Contact us:
info@thriveot.uk
01942 387033
About us:
Munro Therapy Services has an established team of Occupational Therapists and Rehabilitation Assistants specialising in neurological care for adults and children, offering one off or continuing assessments, medico-legal reports, recommendations or a programme of one-to-one treatments.
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
9am – 5pm