Assessments
Comprehensive ADHD Assessments Wentworth Point
Your experience, approached with understanding and care.
Supporting Life and Learning Through ADHD Assessments
At PsychWell, we provide Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) assessments for children and adults alike. Whether you're seeking an assessment for yourself or your child, we aim to help you understand how attention, focus, and daily behaviours may be shaping life at home, school, or work.
Through guided conversations, age-appropriate testing, and insights from the people who know you or your child best, we aim to build a clear picture of strengths and support needs. Our goal is to give you clarity and practical direction for what comes next.
What an ADHD Assessment Involves
Wouldn’t it be helpful to gain clarity about whether ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyscalculia, or giftedness may be relevant before committing to a full diagnostic assessment?
We’ve designed our process to be thoughtful, staged, and transparent, so families may feel informed throughout, without unnecessary cost or overwhelm.
Discovery Call
A short, relaxed conversation to understand concerns, answer questions, and work out whether an assessment pathway may be suitable.
Initial Screener Session
A detailed session covering screening measures, symptom evaluation, and discussion, designed to help clarify whether a full assessment may be indicated.
Comprehensive Assessment
This stage includes a clinical interview along with formal comprehensive assessments, with findings integrated into either a diagnostic letter or a comprehensive diagnostic report, both providing clear diagnostic conclusions and practical next steps.
Feedback Session
A dedicated session to go through results, offer clear answers, and discuss practical recommendations and the steps ahead.
This structured approach aims to give families professional guidance early and ensure a full assessment only proceeds when appropriate, supporting informed decision-making and meaningful outcomes.
Who Our Assessments Support
At PsychWell, we offer thoughtful assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. Through our tailored approach to each ADHD assessment, we aim to help you gain an accurate diagnosis, understand your experiences, and develop better support strategies to improve your well-being.
Common Signs and Behaviours We Look For
ADHD often involves patterns of attention, energy, and emotional regulation that may shape how you think, feel, and move through daily life. This may look like:
- Difficulty paying attention
- Easily distracted
- Emotional dysregulation
- Disorganisation
- Losing track of time
- Restlessness or fidgeting
- Impulsivity and poor self-control
Our Assessment Tools
ADHD testing draws on a number of tools aimed at building a clear understanding of your strengths, challenges, and daily experiences. These may include:
Clinical Interviews
A conversation that helps us understand your experiences, needs, and everyday patterns, including a developmental and psychosocial history taking.
Questionnaires and Scales
Questions that gather insights from you and the people who know you well.
Cognitive and Achievement Testing
Cognitive assessments exploring how you process information, focus, and work through problems, and how attention may influence achievement across learning domains.
What You Receive
At PsychWell, we approach your assessment with the aim of finding meaningful ways to support your well-being.
Your ADHD assessment includes:
Written Report
A report that outlines your diagnosis and what it may mean, offering clarity around your needs.
Referrals
Referrals to trusted professionals so you may continue with the care that feels right for you.
Recommendations
Personalised guidance for your daily life and emotional balance.
School or Work Strategies
School or work strategies that may support you in managing symptoms, working through challenges, and building skills.
Post-Assessment Support
After your ADHD assessment, optional follow-up sessions or therapy that feels right for you remain available should you wish to continue care.
With personalised, research-informed guidance, you may experience greater clarity and confidence in your daily life.
Frequently Asked ADHD Assessment Questions
What types of psychologists are on your team?
Our team at PsychWell includes experienced senior, clinical, educational, and developmental psychologists, who aim to offer thoughtful, evidence-informed care tailored to each individual’s needs.
How long does the ADHD assessment process take?
An ADHD assessment typically takes a few hours and includes an initial consultation, a clinical interview, and comprehensive questionnaires, giving us time to build a clear and compassionate understanding of your cognitive profile, executive functioning, and daily experiences.
Do I need a GP referral to book an assessment?
You don’t need a GP referral to book an assessment with our psychology clinic, though some people prefer to involve their GP or psychiatrist as part of their broader mental health planning.
What do you need to know from parents or teachers?
We may gather insights from parents, teachers, or caregivers to understand developmental milestones, attention issues, impulse control, time management, and environmental factors that may shape a young person’s life at home or school.
How accurate are ADHD assessments for adults and teenagers?
When conducted by experienced clinical psychologists, ADHD assessments for teenagers and adults offer reliable insight into ADHD symptoms and attention span, while also exploring executive functioning and how ADHD may affect different areas of a person’s life.
Will the report be accepted by schools, GPs, or psychiatrists?
Yes. Our reports are recognised by schools, GPs, psychiatrists, and other services across Australia, offering clear guidance on personalised treatment plans and therapy options, adult ADHD coaching, and ongoing management, as needed.
What are the options for treating ADHD?
After receiving an ADHD diagnosis, it’s natural to wonder what treatment may look like. Options vary from person to person and may include:
- Psychological support
- Cognitive training
- ADHD coaching
- Therapy
Some clients, including adults with ADHD, may also explore medication or medication management with a GP or psychiatrist.
What's the difference between a neurodevelopmental screener and a diagnostic assessment?
Our comprehensive initial consultation includes a neurodevelopmental screener, which helps identify whether your experiences and symptoms may be consistent with ADHD. While a screener does not provide a formal diagnosis, it helps determine whether a full assessment is recommended.
A full diagnostic assessment, on the other hand, involves a comprehensive evaluation, including a detailed clinical interview, comprehensive tests, and a review of developmental, educational, and functional history. Cognitive or executive function testing may also be included, depending on presentation, with findings compiled into a detailed written report.
Why is a full report helpful?
A full diagnostic report can provide:
- A formal diagnosis, where criteria are met
- Clear documentation of strengths, challenges, and functional impacts
- Evidence to support NDIS, workplace, or educational needs
- Practical, tailored recommendations for strategies, treatment, or next steps
A full assessment aims to provide a clear understanding of your needs and the support that may help you live well.
Take the Next Step with PsychWell
When you feel ready to begin, you're welcome to get in touch to arrange an ADHD assessment appointment.
Bookings are available now, so you may find it easier to start at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
