Assessments
Comprehensive ADHD Assessments Haberfield
A thoughtful, caring approach to your experience.
ADHD Assessments for Everyday Life and Learning
At PsychWell, we offer Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) assessments for both children and adults. Whether you're looking for an assessment for yourself or your child, we aim to help you understand how attention, focus, and everyday behaviours may be shaping life at home, at school, or at work.
Through guided conversations, age-appropriate testing, and insights gathered from those who know you or your child best, we aim to form a clear picture of strengths and support needs, helping provide clarity and practical direction for the next steps.
What Happens During an ADHD Assessment
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?
Our process is designed to be thoughtful, staged, and transparent, helping families feel informed at every step, without unnecessary cost or overwhelm.
Discovery Call
A brief, no-pressure conversation to understand concerns, answer questions, and determine whether an assessment pathway may be appropriate.
Initial Screener Session
A detailed session that includes screening measures, symptom evaluation, and discussion. This step helps clarify whether a full assessment may be indicated.
Comprehensive Assessment
At this stage, a clinical interview and formal comprehensive assessments are carried out, with the findings brought together into either a diagnostic letter or a comprehensive diagnostic report, with both providing clear diagnostic conclusions and practical next steps.
Feedback Session
A dedicated session focused on explaining results, providing clear answers, and discussing practical recommendations and next steps.
This structured approach aims to ensure that families receive professional guidance early and only proceed to full assessment when appropriate, supporting informed decision-making and meaningful outcomes.
Who We Provide Assessments For
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 typically involves patterns of attention, energy, and emotional regulation that may influence how you think, feel, and move through daily life. This may include:
- 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 range of tools designed to build a clear understanding of your strengths, challenges, and daily experiences. These may include:
Clinical Interviews
A conversation designed to help us understand your experiences, needs, and everyday patterns, including a developmental and psychosocial history.
Questionnaires and Scales
Questions that gather insights from you and the people who know you well.
Cognitive and Achievement Testing
Cognitive assessments that explore how you process information, focus, and find answers and how your attention impacts your 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.
As part of your ADHD assessment, you'll receive:
Written Report
A report that details your diagnosis and what it may mean, helping bring clarity to your needs.
Referrals
Referrals to trusted professionals so you may continue the care that feels right for you.
Recommendations
Personalised guidance to help with 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.
Ongoing Support After Your Assessment
Following your ADHD assessment, you're welcome to continue with optional follow-up sessions or therapy that feels right for you.
With personalised, research-informed guidance, greater clarity and confidence in your daily life may follow.
Helpful ADHD Assessment Questions Answered
What kind of psychologists do you have on staff?
At PsychWell, our team is made up of experienced senior, clinical, educational, and developmental psychologists, who aim to provide thoughtful, evidence-informed care tailored to each person’s needs.
What's the duration of an ADHD assessment?
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.
Is a referral needed to book an assessment?
A GP referral isn’t required to book an assessment at our psychology clinic. That said, some people choose to involve their GP or psychiatrist as part of their broader mental health planning.
What input do you need from parents or teachers?
We may draw on insights from parents, teachers, or caregivers to understand developmental milestones, attention issues, impulse control, time management, and environmental factors that may influence a young person’s life at home or school.
How reliable are ADHD assessments for teenagers or adults?
When conducted by experienced clinical psychologists, ADHD assessments for teenagers and adults offer reliable insight into ADHD symptoms and attention span. They also explore executive functioning and how ADHD may affect different areas of a person’s life.
Will my report be recognised by schools, GPs, or psychiatrists?
Yes. Our reports are recognised across Australia by schools, GPs, psychiatrists, and other services, offering clear guidance on personalised treatment plans and therapy options, adult ADHD coaching, and ongoing management, as needed.
What are the treatment options for ADHD?
After an ADHD diagnosis, it’s common to wonder what treatment may look like. Options vary depending on each 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?
A neurodevelopmental screener is completed as part of our comprehensive initial consultation, helping identify whether your experiences and symptoms may be consistent with ADHD. While a screener does not offer a formal diagnosis, it helps determine whether a full assessment is recommended.
A full diagnostic assessment, on the other hand, is a comprehensive evaluation. It includes a detailed clinical interview, comprehensive tests, and a review of developmental, educational, and functional history. Depending on the presentation, it may also include cognitive or executive function testing. The findings are then compiled into a detailed written report.
What makes a full report helpful?
A full diagnostic report offers:
- A formal diagnosis (where relevant criteria are met)
- Clear documentation of strengths, challenges, and how they impact daily functioning
- Evidence that may support NDIS, workplace, or educational support
- Practical, personalised recommendations for strategies, treatment, or the steps ahead
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
If you feel ready to begin, you're welcome to get in touch to arrange an ADHD assessment appointment.
With bookings currently available, you may find it easier to start at a pace that feels right for you.
