ADHD Assessment

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects attention, impulse control, and behaviour regulation. It can present differently from person to person - some individuals are predominantly inattentive, others are hyperactive-impulsive, and many experience a combination of both. ADHD also impacts thinking, emotions, and social interactions, and often looks quite different in children than it does in adults.

We provide assessments for both paediatric and adult clients.

Common signs of ADHD include:

  • Difficulty sustaining focus, especially on tasks that aren't stimulating

  • Frequent forgetfulness or misplacing items

  • Acting impulsively without thinking through consequences

  • Restlessness or difficulty staying seated

  • Poor time management and difficulty with planning

  • Inconsistent performance across tasks or settings

Our ADHD assessments look at the full picture - not just attention in isolation, but how difficulties impact daily life, relationships, learning, and emotional wellbeing.

We have a collaborative relationship with Kin Clinic, a psychiatry clinic located in Brighton. 

Where clinically appropriate, individuals who complete a psychological assessment with us may access a short psychiatry review appointment for medication consideration based on their assessment outcomes. Current wait times via this pathway are approximately 12 weeks, significantly reducing delays in accessing medication support.

What does the assessment process look like?

For Children & Adolescents

Attention and behaviour present differently across a child’s development. We developed a comprehensive ADHD assessment to gather relevant information from parents and create a plan tailored to your child’s needs. This process includes three to four appointments.

Step 1: Intake Appointment

Participants: Parent, or with a child 15 years or older

We begin with a relaxed conversation to learn more about your child’s milestones, developmental and learning history, and strengths and challenges that appear in different social settings, such as at home or school. We also aim to understand your challenges and what you’re hoping to gain as a parent. A child 15 years or older is welcome to join this session.

Step 2: Assessment Session

Participants: Parent, or with a child 13 years or older

A session where we, as your clinicians, conduct a structured interview to explore your child’s executive functioning, daily behaviours, and attention to detail. A child 13 years or older may attend with a parent if appropriate.

Step 3: Rating Scales (completed at home)

Participants: Parents and teachers

We ask parents to complete standardised questionnaires that focus on their child’s behaviours across different settings and, where relevant, with teacher input. You can complete this at your own pace and bring it with you before the final phase, the feedback session.

Step 4: Feedback Session

Participants: Parent, Parent, or with a child 15 years or older

A feedback session will be held to discuss the findings from the previous assessments in detail, along with what they mean for your child’s day-to-day life. We will also explore the different approaches and steps we can take to best support your child’s needs, which may include school accommodations and, when appropriate, a medication management pathway to the Kin Clinic.

For Adults

Many adults who pursue an ADHD assessment have already spent years second-guessing themselves and trying temporary solutions without fully understanding why the challenges occur. Our adult ADHD assessments offer a chance to see the bigger picture of how executive functioning, impulsivity, and emotional regulation can affect daily routines.

Step 1: Assessment Sessions

Participants: Client, with optional childhood informant

This is a comprehensive session that covers a discussion of your developmental and learning history over the years, current challenges, and ADHD-related setbacks that affect your daily activities. We strongly encourage you to invite a childhood informant who knew you as a child, usually a parent, sibling, or close relative, whenever possible, as this adds further value to this assessment.

Step 2: Feedback Session

Participants: Client, including any support person

We explain the assessment outcome to give you a clear picture of what you have been experiencing, including what it may mean moving forward, to help you build the coping strategies you need. This is also where we discuss options tailored to your needs, such as medication management. If appropriate, we provide a direct referral to a psychiatrist, along with a copy of your report, to support more effective treatment planning.

FEES:

Assessments Fees depend on the assessment type and the time required to administer, score, and report.

Medicare rebates may be available with a referral from your GP under a Mental Health Treatment Plan or under the CNDD- M10 (from those aged 25 or under) through Paediatricians or Psychiatrists. Please ask our team about your options.

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