Getting Assessed for ADHD: What You Need to Know

Smart ADHD Podcast

Have you ever wondered how to navigate the often confusing process of getting an ADHD diagnosis?

What are the key factors to consider when choosing the right ADHD clinic?

How can understanding the diagnosis process empower you or a loved one with ADHD?

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In this episode of The Smart ADHD Podcast, we're diving deep into the world of ADHD assessments with the incredible Phil Anderton, founder of ADHD 360. Phil shares his wealth of knowledge and experience, revealing the essential steps to prepare for an ADHD diagnosis, the common pitfalls to avoid, and the importance of empathy in the process. You won’t want to miss his unique insights on how to ensure you receive a thorough and reliable assessment.

Phil's journey from a senior police officer to an ADHD advocate is nothing short of inspiring. Having witnessed first hand the consequences of untreated ADHD, he took it upon himself to create ADHD 360, a pioneering clinic that has rapidly grown to accommodate over 1,500 new patients in just one month! In our chat, Phil sheds light on the critical role validation plays during diagnosis and how to navigate the various procedures across countries.

🎙️ In this episode:

00:00 Introduction to ADHD Assessment

00:36 Welcome to the Smart ADHD Podcast

00:51 Guest Introduction: Phil Anderton of ADHD 360

02:45 Phil's Journey from Police Officer to ADHD Advocate

05:22 Understanding ADHD Diagnosis Across Different Countries

08:15 Preparing for Your ADHD Diagnosis

12:28 Choosing the Right ADHD Clinic

15:17 Addressing Negative Perceptions and Misdiagnosis

19:22 What to Expect During Your ADHD Assessment

23:54 ADHD 360's Unique Approach

25:51 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

🕺More about Phil Anderton.

Phil Anderton is the living embodiment of poacher turned gamekeeper. Having recognised, when serving as senior police officer, that people with untreated or poorly managed ADHD can have inappropriate social outcomes including falling into crime, and trying for many years as an expert in the subject to convince the NHS, both locally and nationally to do more to improve these outcomes, in 2019 he started ADHD 360 to do just that. Expecting to have a small organisation treating 2-30 patients with 3-4 staff, 360 now employs 200+ staff and in July of this year they assessed 1,512 new patients, a record and more than the whole of the NHS put together.

Connect with Phil Anderton:

Website: https://adhd360.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ADHD360

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd360

What's your biggest challenge in navigating ADHD as a smart creative? Share your thoughts in the comments section below, and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!

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🎤 About the Smart ADHD Podcast

The Smart ADHD Podcast is for smart creatives, entrepreneurs, and business owners who are navigating life with ADHD. We celebrate unique brilliance, whether we're intelligent, exceptionally talented, or both. Ian Anderson Gray interviews experts to uncover the real story of ADHD for smart creatives, busting myths and discovering effective strategies to improve our lives, unleash our creativity, and grow.

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🕺More about Ian Anderson Gray

Ian is the host of the Smart ADHD Podcast and a live-streaming video coach and consultant. He helps business owners and entrepreneurs broadcast live confidently, communicate better, and set up the right gear and tools. Ian runs Seriously Social, a business aimed at helping others be more productive and level up their impact online. He's also a professional singer, web developer, and an international speaker. Ian lives near Manchester in the UK with his family.

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