Please note, for ADHD assessments we provide a provisional diagnosis. If there is compelling evidence from our assessment of ADHD symptoms across settings and developmentally we recommend obtaining a GP referral to see a Psychiatrist to rule out medical issues and review for final diagnosis and/or medication management. We can recommend psychiatrists with ADHD expertise. We do not prescribe medication for ADHD as this requires a Psychiatrist/medical specialist consultation.
We provide cognitive/academic testing and personalised feedback regarding your cognitive/executive/memory functioning (e.g., strengths/weaknesses), which a Psychiatrist may not typically include as part of their evaluation. In complex cases (where specific learning difficulties, cognitive delays, or comorbidity may apply) this information will be very informative to aid the psychiatrist's final assessment, and for the client and their family.
A comprehensive ADHD assessment requires a multistep process of excluding other possible causes. Our assessment results will give you a strong picture of whether ADHD is a likely diagnosis, whilst ruling out other possible explanations (e.g., specific learning difficulties, intellectual disability, mental health issues) and these results are summarised in our Final Report, with recommendations to address your specific referral concerns.