Welcome to Developing Active Young Minds

Our Services

Assessment for and treatment of: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Assessment and advice for: Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC)
Assessment and treatment of: Childhood Depression and Anxiety

Assessment and treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that is characterised by problems paying attention, excessive activity and/or difficulty controlling behavior which is not appropriate to a person's age.
Developing Minds can quickly and accurately assess and provide treatment for this neurodevelopmental condition.

Assessment and treatment of childhood depression and anxiety.

Childhood depression and anxiety can be crippling for a young person and distressing for the young person's family.
Developing Minds can quickly provide a comprehensive assessment of the young person's mental health needs and plan for follow up treatment.

Assessment and advice on Autistic Spectrum Condition

Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) is a developmental disorder that affects communication and behaviour. Developing Minds can provide assessment for this condition and practical working advice on support and planning for the young person's future.

Pricing for assessments.

Initial 20 minute consultation: Free.

Assessment for Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) using history gathering and the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule 2 (ADOS2), resulting in a diagnostic report compiled by a multi disciplinary team that is recognised by the NHS, education and the local authority: £700.

Assessment for Attention Deficit Hyper Actively Disorder (ADHD) using history gathering, diagnostic tool, school assessment and face to face assessment resulting in a diagnostic report that is recognised by the NHS, education and the local authority: £400.

Assessment for both Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and co-morbid Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) involving the above tools and strategies: £850.

All assessments result in individual documented recommendations.

Assessment of mood disorders resulting in a treatment plan: £150.

Additional face to face consultation after diagnosis including advising schools can be arranged: £95 hourly.

Telephone consultation: £10 per 15 minutes. 

Pricing for medication.

Please note that medication will only be prescribed if clinically indicated.

Medication review, including titration to a therapeutic dosage and a letter to the GP highlighting all the gathered information and the first prescription: £175.  

Follow up prescriptions £30. If appropriate we will request that medications are placed on repeat prescription via the GP using a shared care protocol. 

We can travel to conduct assessments, but if the journey is over 20 miles an additional cost of 50 pence a mile over the 20 miles will be changed. 

All assessments can be arranged to take place in the comfort of your own home at no extra cost.

We at Developing Minds understand that the current National Health Service (NHS) waiting times are very long, resulting in children being unable to quickly receive mental health support at a time in their life that is crucial to educational development and social stability. This is not a reflection on the staff working in these services but an over stretched system.For some young people and their families receiving input from a private provider is the only way to address a child's unmet needs. Developing Active Young Minds LTD is a service that provides a full assessment for the detection and treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Within our service we also assess and provide advice for Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) using a wide range of recognised and approved techniques. We also provide assessment and treatment of childhood depression and anxiety, using timely and current assessment processes that are supported by documentation that is recognised by local authorities and the NHS. 

Mr Mark Wretham (RMN, NMP V300).

I am a Psychiatric Specialist Prescribing Nurse who has dedicated his career to working with children and young people who have struggled with mental ill health or neurological conditions such as Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). I am a Non Medical Prescriber (V300) and can diagnose ASC, ADHD, Mood disorders and co-morbidities of these conditions/illnesses. I am qualified to prescribe psychotropic medications if they are appropriate.