Assessments
ADHD Assessments to Support Life and Learning
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 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 an ADHD Assessment Involves
Before committing to a full diagnostic assessment, it may be worth gaining some clarity on whether ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyscalculia, or giftedness could be relevant to your experience.
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 brief, no-pressure conversation to understand your concerns, answer any questions, and determine whether an assessment pathway may be appropriate.
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 and formal comprehensive assessments. Findings are integrated into a detailed written report.
Feedback Session
A dedicated session focused on explaining results, providing clear answers, and discussing practical recommendations and next steps.
This structured approach ensures that families receive professional guidance early and only proceed to full assessment when it is 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.
Signs and Behaviours We Consider
ADHD typically 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
Assessment Tools We Use
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 draw on 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'll Receive
At PsychWell, we approach each assessment with the aim of finding meaningful ways to help 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
Tailored guidance for your daily life and emotional balance.
School or Work Strategies
School or work strategies that may help you manage symptoms, work through challenges, and strengthen skills.
Ongoing Support After Your Assessment
After your ADHD assessment, you're welcome to continue care through optional follow-up sessions or therapy that suits you.
With personalised, research-informed guidance, greater clarity and confidence in your daily life may follow.
Frequently Asked ADHD Assessment Questions
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.
How long does the ADHD assessment process take?
An ADHD assessment generally takes a few hours, covering an initial consultation, a clinical interview, and comprehensive questionnaires. This gives us time to develop 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?
Insights may be gathered 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 carried out by experienced clinical psychologists, ADHD assessments for teenagers and adults provide reliable insight into ADHD symptoms and attention span, and also look at 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 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 treatment options are available for ADHD?
Following an ADHD diagnosis, it’s natural to wonder what treatment may involve. Options vary depending on the individual 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 forms part of our comprehensive initial consultation and helps identify whether your experiences and symptoms may be consistent with ADHD. While it does not provide a formal diagnosis, it helps determine whether a full assessment may be recommended.
A full diagnostic assessment, by comparison, is a comprehensive evaluation that 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, with findings then compiled into a detailed written report.
Why may a full report be helpful?
A full diagnostic report provides:
- A formal diagnosis, if the criteria are met
- Clear documentation of strengths, challenges, and how they impact daily functioning
- Evidence for NDIS, workplace, or educational support
- Practical, tailored recommendations for strategies, treatment, or next steps
A full assessment is designed to help you gain a clear understanding of your needs and the support that may benefit you.
Take the Next Step Towards Support with PsychWell
When you feel ready to begin, you're welcome to get in touch to arrange an ADHD assessment appointment.
With bookings available now, you may find it easier to begin at a pace that feels comfortable.
