ADHD Assessment Melbourne
Supporting Mental Health Through Comprehensive ADHD Assessments
An Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) assessment aims to provide the clarity you need better to understand attention, focus, and self-regulation challenges. Whether you’re looking for an evaluation for yourself or your young child or teenager, we take a neuro-affirming, compassionate, and understanding approach to every assessment.
ADHD often appears in two main patterns: one where challenges sit mostly around focus, organisation and daydreaming (inattentive), and another where movement, energy and impulsivity are more prominent (hyperactive/impulsive). Many people experience a blend of both.
What is Included in an ADHD Assessment
Our ADHD assessment process is thorough, personalised, and structured to provide an accurate diagnosis and actionable recommendations. This service includes:
Multiple Assessment Appointments
Multiple appointments allow us to capture a complete and nuanced picture of the individual's symptoms and needs.
Detailed Questionnaires
Questionnaires are completed by the individual and, where relevant, by parents and teachers, offering insights into behaviours and experiences across various settings.
Professional Report Writing
A comprehensive report summarises the assessment findings, providing clarity on ADHD symptoms and recommendations for support.
Tools Utilised in an ADHD Assessment
- WISC-V / WPPSI-IV: These cognitive assessment tools evaluate cognitive abilities in children (aged 2+) and adults, offering insights into key areas like memory and processing speed.
- BASC-3: This behavioural assessment captures emotional and behavioural aspects of ADHD from the perspectives of teachers, parents, and the individual.
- ACE / ACE+: A semi-structured interview specifically designed to support ADHD diagnosis, with ACE for children and ACE+ for adults.
- Conners 3: A series of rating scales that evaluate ADHD symptoms in children aged 6-18, with versions for parents, teachers, and self-assessment.
ADHD Assessment Fees and Rebates
The base fee for our comprehensive ADHD Assessment is $1,445. Depending on the specific tests required, there may be additional charges, and we provide full fee clarity following the initial appointment. Rebates may be available as follows:
Medicare Rebates
Rebates may be available for eligible patients with Medicare. Please contact us for more details.
Private Health Insurance
Rebates may be available for the initial and feedback session for patients with psychology coverage. Please see your specific fund and cover for more information or contact us for more details.
Additional Rebates
Medicare rebates may apply to certain assessment sessions for patients under the age of 25. Please contact us for more details.
Booking Process
Our booking process is designed to make accessing ADHD assessment services straightforward and supportive:
Initial Appointment (50 minutes)
The process begins with an appointment for adults or the parents of children seeking assessment. This session costs $300, which may be claimable via Medicare or Private Health Insurance.
Assessment Confirmation
After the initial appointment, we confirm the required assessments and provide a comprehensive fee estimate. Assessment fees, which include report writing, vary depending on the complexity of the evaluation.
Assessment Appointments
These appointments are where the formal assessments takes place. During this session, the clinician guides the individual through a series of standardised tests and are given access to online questionnaires designed to gather detailed information relevant to the evaluation.
Feedback Appointment (50 minutes)
A feedback consultation where the psychologist will explain the results, provide recommendations, and discuss the next steps. This session is also $300 and may be claimable through Medicare or Private Health Insurance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are common ADHD symptoms in adults?
Adult ADHD symptoms may include difficulties with attention, organisation, time management, and impulsivity. Adult ADHD assessments can help clarify whether these challenges relate to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
How is an Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) diagnosis determined in adults?
Can cognitive behavioural therapy help adults with ADHD symptoms?
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is often used alongside strategies developed from adult ADHD assessments. CBT may assist in managing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms, improving organisation, and developing coping skills.
Who can benefit from adult ADHD assessments?
Mental Health Support From Experienced ADHD Psychologists Elsternwick
Understanding ADHD may make a meaningful difference in everyday life (at home, school, work, and in relationships). Whether you’re seeking answers for yourself or your child, TT Psychology provides a gentle, knowledgeable, and neuro-affirming assessment process and psychology services that aims to help you feel informed and supported. To get started, book your assessment today.
Please contact us via phone 1800 867 090 or email info@ttpsych.com.au to organise an appointment.