
Dr Hatem El-Emam
Founder of ADHDX. GP with an extended role in ADHD care.
Registered doctor with the General Medical Council
Dr Hatem El-Emam is a GP with an Extended Role in ADHD, with a career encompassing NHS general practice, clinical research and private practice. He has developed particular expertise in the assessment and management of neurodiversity among primary-school-aged children.
His approach emphasises a comprehensive understanding of each child, extending beyond diagnosis to identify their individual strengths and needs. He develops practical, personalised interventions designed to nurture strengths, address challenges and help children fulfil their potential.
Dr El-Emam is the founder of ADHDX and has a particular interest in developing school-based models of ADHD assessment and management, working closely with parents, teachers and SENCOs to understand and support children across both their home and school environments.
Areas of expertise
- ADHD assessment in children aged 6-12
- School-based assessment
- Co-occurring neurodevelopmental conditions
- Strengths & Needs Profiling
Articles by Dr Hatem El-Emam
- Understanding Your Child’s Energy Levels · Strengths & Needs Parent Guide · Last reviewed 5 September 2026
- Understanding Your Child’s Cognitive & Learning Skills · Strengths & Needs Parent Guide · Last reviewed 5 September 2026
- Understanding Your Child’s Speech & Language Skills · Strengths & Needs Parent Guide · Last reviewed 5 September 2026
- Understanding Your Child’s Emotional Regulation · Strengths & Needs Parent Guide · Last reviewed 5 September 2026
- Understanding Your Child’s Attention & Impulse Control · Strengths & Needs Parent Guide · Last reviewed 5 September 2026
- Understanding Your Child’s Motor Skills · Strengths & Needs Parent Guide · Last reviewed 5 September 2026
- A Glimpse Inside the Mind of a Child with ADHD · Learn about ADHD · Last reviewed 30 August 2026
- Celebrities with ADHD · Success Stories · Last reviewed 30 August 2026