Assessments
Comprehensive ADHD Assessments North Strathfield
Your experience, understood with care.
ADHD Assessments for 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 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 to Expect from an ADHD Assessment
Wouldn’t it help to gain some clarity around 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 thorough session that includes screening measures, symptom evaluation, and discussion, which helps clarify whether a full assessment may be appropriate.
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 to go through results, offer clear answers, and discuss practical recommendations and the steps ahead.
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 Assess
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 That May Be Relevant
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 uses several tools designed to help build a clear understanding of your strengths, challenges, and daily experiences, which may include:
Clinical Interviews
A conversation that helps build an understanding of your experiences, needs, and everyday patterns, including a developmental and psychosocial history taking.
Questionnaires and Scales
Questions that gather insights from you and those 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'll 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 details your diagnosis and what it may mean, helping bring clarity to 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
Strategies for school or work that may assist in managing symptoms, navigating challenges, and strengthening skills.
Continuing Support Post-Assessment
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, greater clarity and confidence in your daily life may follow.
Helpful ADHD Assessment Questions Answered
What psychologists make up 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.
What's the duration of an ADHD assessment?
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 schools, GPs, or psychiatrists accept the report?
Yes, our reports are recognised by schools, GPs, psychiatrists, and other services across Australia. They provide 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 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?
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.
In contrast, a full diagnostic assessment 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, cognitive or executive function testing may also be included, with findings compiled into a detailed written report.
Why may a full report be useful?
A full diagnostic report can provide:
- A formal diagnosis, if the criteria are met
- Clear documentation covering strengths, challenges, and functional impacts
- Evidence that may support NDIS, workplace, or educational support
- Practical, tailored recommendations for strategies, treatment, or next steps
A full assessment ensures you have a clear understanding of your needs and the support that may help you thrive.
Your Next Step with PsychWell
If you're ready to begin, feel free 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.
