ADHD Assessment
A thorough, neuroaffirming evaluation of attention, impulsivity and executive functioning — for children, adolescents and adults.
What it is
ADHD looks different in everyone. It can show up as difficulty focusing, restlessness or impulsivity — but just as often as procrastination, disorganisation, forgetfulness, or quietly working twice as hard to keep up. A careful assessment brings clarity: a structured look at attention, concentration, impulsivity and the executive-functioning skills that shape day-to-day life.
For many people, an assessment is about far more than a label — it's a chance to understand yourself or your child, access the right support at school, university or work, and move forward with genuine self-understanding. Our approach is neuroaffirming throughout: we're interested in the whole person, strengths included.
At a glance
- Suitable for: Children, adolescents and adults exploring difficulties with focus, organisation, restlessness or regulation.
- Ages: From age 6½ through adulthood
- Format: In person or telehealth (some components are best in person — we'll advise)
- You receive: A plain-language written report with practical recommendations, plus a feedback session
A clear, considered process
Enquiry & intake
We talk through your concerns, history and goals, and confirm the right assessment pathway.
History & questionnaires
A detailed developmental and personal history, with rating scales completed across settings — home, school or work.
Assessment sessions
Structured measures of attention and executive functioning, including objective performance tasks where appropriate.
Feedback & report
A feedback session to talk it through, and a comprehensive written report you can use at school, work or with other clinicians.
Tools that may be used
ADHD is not diagnosed by a single test. We draw on information from multiple sources — history, rating scales across settings, and objective measures — and select from validated tools to suit the person and the question being asked. Measures that may be used include:
Children & adolescents
Rating scales (parent, teacher & self-report)
- Conners 4
- BASC-3 — Behavior Assessment System for Children
- BRIEF-2 — Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function
- Brief screeners such as the Vanderbilt, SNAP-IV and SDQ
Objective performance measures
- Conners CPT 3 / K-CPT 2 — Continuous Performance Test
- QbTest — an objective measure of attention and activity
Adults
Rating scales (self & observer)
- CAARS 2 — Conners Adult ADHD Rating Scales
- BAARS-IV — Barkley Adult ADHD Rating Scale (current & childhood)
- BRIEF-A — executive-function rating inventory
Interview & objective measures
- DIVA-5 — a structured diagnostic interview for adult ADHD
- Conners CPT 3 / QbCheck — objective attention measures
- Screeners such as the ASRS and Wender Utah Rating Scale
Every assessment is individually tailored. The measures used are chosen to fit the person, their age and the questions being asked — not every tool listed is used in every assessment.
Transparent about cost
The Comprehensive ADHD Assessment (children and adults) is set out in full on our fees page, including everything each assessment includes.
Good to know
- No referral is needed to enquire or book.
- In person across bayside Melbourne; telehealth Australia-wide.
- A comprehensive written report and feedback session are included.
- Funding through the NDIS or private health may apply in some circumstances.
Frequently asked
Do I need a referral for an ADHD assessment?
No referral is needed to enquire or to book an assessment. If you're hoping to discuss medication with a GP, paediatrician or psychiatrist afterwards, a comprehensive report supports that conversation.
Can an ADHD assessment be done by telehealth?
Much of an ADHD assessment can be conducted by telehealth, and some objective measures may be best completed in person. We'll recommend the most appropriate format for an accurate result when you enquire.
Does the assessment lead to medication?
An assessment provides a clear diagnostic picture and recommendations. Prescribing is done by a medical practitioner (GP, paediatrician or psychiatrist); our report gives them the detailed information they need.
What ages do you assess?
We assess children, adolescents and adults from age 6½.
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