October is ADHD Awareness Month

Did you know that October is ADHD Awareness Month?

It’s a time when organisations around the world shine a spotlight on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), aiming to dispel myths, reduce stigma, and share knowledge about diagnosis and support.

We offer full ADHD assessments and during October we’d like to raise awareness and make access a little easier for those who have been considering seeking help.

What is ADHD awareness month?

Each October, advocacy groups, clinicians, and communities come together to:

• Share accurate, evidence-based information about ADHD

• Highlight that ADHD can affect people of all ages, not just children

• Encourage early and timely assessment

• Destigmatize the challenges ADHD brings

• Promote supports, interventions, and understanding

  
  

The 2025 theme is “The Many Faces of ADHD”, reflecting that ADHD looks different in everyone.

Why Assessment Matters

ADHD can present in various ways: inattention, impulsivity, hyperactivity (though hyperactivity is often less obvious in adolescents and adults). Without a clear assessment, people often struggle for years without support, or may be misdiagnosed with anxiety, depression, or other conditions.

A good assessment helps with:

• Clarity and validation - understanding whether ADHD is present

• Tailored interventions - strategies, therapy, accommodations

• Better planning - for school, work, daily life

• Co-occurring conditions - many people with ADHD also have anxiety, executive function difficulties, or emotional regulation challenges.

  
  

Our Offer (This October Only)

To mark ADHD Awareness Month, we are offering 10% off all ADHD (and autism) assessments booked during October.

Why choose us?

• We aim to see clients within ~2 weeks of the initial enquiry

• Reports are clear, practical, and usable by schools, families, and professionals

  
  

If you or someone you know has been wondering whether ADHD might play a role in their challenges, now is a good time to act.

If you are interested in exploring whether ADHD assessments (or combined neurodevelopmental assessments) might help, feel free to contact us. We’re here to support clarity, understanding, and positive change.

Dr Faye Millner and the Autism Assessment Centre team