ADHD Assessments

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) assessments include clinical interviews, rating scales, cognitive testing, and behavioural observations.

What We Assess:

• Inattention and concentration difficulties
• Hyperactivity and impulsivity
• Executive functioning skills

Dyslexia Assessments

Our dyslexia assessments use psychometric and cognitive profiling to identify literacy difficulties.

What We Assess:

• Phonological awareness
• Reading accuracy and fluency
• Spelling and written expression
• Verbal and visual processing skills

Dyspraxia Assessments

Assessments identify coordination, motor skills, and spatial awareness issues impacting daily function.

What We Assess:

• Gross and fine motor skills
• Visual-motor integration
• Planning and sequencing abilities
• Sensory processing issues

Dyscalculia Assessments

Assessments focus on numeracy skills and arithmetic abilities to identify dyscalculia.

What We Assess:

• Numerical processing abilities
• Arithmetic computation and reasoning skills
• Working memory and executive functioning

Why Choose Our Assessments?

• Expertise: HCPC-registered psychologists and specialist assessors
• Evidence-based: Validated assessment tools for precision and accuracy
• Personalised Reports: Practical recommendations tailored individually
• Post-assessment Support: Continuous advice and guidance available

What is an Expert Witness?

An expert witness is a highly qualified professional with specialised knowledge in a specific field who provides independent and objective opinions during legal proceedings. Their expertise helps courts and tribunals interpret complex evidence clearly and accurately, ensuring fair and informed judicial decisions.

Our Expert Witness Services

Our expert psychologists and witnesses deliver comprehensive medico-legal reports covering mental health and neuropsychological assessments for criminal, employment, personal injury, family, immigration, and educational cases.

Why Choose Dr Bernard Horsford?

Dr Bernard Horsford is among the top psychologists, recognised for his extensive expertise and reliable services in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Nottingham, and Leicester. Our highly qualified psychologists provide can assess you at our clinics or by videolink in your home, reports can be delivered promptly within seven days.

Specialist Medico-Legal Assessments

Neuropsychology and Personal Injury

Our neuropsychological assessments address complex brain and spinal injuries, including cases involving road traffic and workplace accidents. We specialise in evaluating conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other neuropsychological injuries.

Criminal & Forensic Psychology

• Fitness to plead assessments
• Evaluations of criminal responsibility
• Witness suggestibility assessments
• Special measures recommendations
• Suitability for custodial sentences and parole

Family Court Assessments

• Parenting capacity assessments
• Attachment assessments
• Analysis of domestic abuse impacts
• Relocation and child contact dispute assessments

Employment & Occupational Psychology

• Unfair dismissal and discrimination cases
• Occupational health assessments
• Personality profiling and sickness absence management
• Risk assessments for workplace stress and offender risk evaluations

Mental Capacity Assessments

• General mental capacity
• Capacity to engage in legal proceedings
• Financial decision-making capacity
• Court of Protection cases

Educational and Learning Disability Assessments

Our experts provide detailed assessments for Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities to secure educational accommodations and legal special measures.

Dyslexia and Dyspraxia Assessments

• Initial preparatory consultation (1-2 hours)
• Extensive face-to-face diagnostic evaluation (3-5 hours)
• Detailed diagnostic report (20 pages)
• Additional reports on reading ability and intelligence (IQ) for adults

Autism Assessments

• Comprehensive Autism Diagnostic Interview with parents (2 hours)
• Intelligence testing
• Adaptive Behaviour Assessment System (ABAS-3)
• Observational assessment using Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)
• Detailed diagnostic report