ADHD assessments

What is ADHD?

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition often manifesting during childhood. ADHD is often characterised as chronic and debilitating inattention, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. Everyone has trouble focusing and maintaining their energy levels from time to time. However, children and adults with ADHD do not just ‘grow out’ of these behaviours. These symptoms can create difficulties in each facet of life if left untreated.

Types of ADHD

• ADHD, predominately inattentive type: is often characterised by difficulties with sustaining attention. For example, this may present as challenges with maintaining and regulating attention, focus, following through on tasks, forgetfulness and distractibility.

• ADHD, predominately hyperactive/impulsive type: individuals with this type often display the more noticeable features of ADHD. For example, this may manifest as fidgeting, physical restlessness, talking excessively and interrupting others.

• ADHD, combined type: individuals with this type of ADHD display features from both inattentive and hyperactive/impulsive behaviours.

Does this sound like you or a loved one?

It is very normal and acceptable to struggle with these traits from time to time. If these traits have been ongoing and are causing a significant impact on daily living, there might be something more to it than just a moment of forgetfulness or impulsivity.

Features of this service

• Intake assessment

• Screener assessments

• Interview and observations (approx. 2 hours)

• Report writing

• Feedback session

• Adults and children

• Fee: $1000 (Medicate rebate not available)

Contact us for further information.