Our Children & Adult ADHD Assessment Offers Efficient Testing and Diagnosis
Unsure if you need an ADHD assessment? Have you heard your GP or your child’s Paediatrician mention this word and you’re not sure what to do next? Let our Melbourne Psychologists help you with the next step.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) interferes with daily responsibilities, achieving goals, and maintaining relationships. While the traditional opinion was that only children could be diagnosed with ADHD, it’s now clear that adults require diagnosis when a range of symptoms becomes problematic.
So, whether you or your child are experiencing behavioural difficulties, consider Internal Sunshine’s professional adults & children ADHD assessment in Melbourne. We evaluate and diagnose ADHD and/or associated conditions
When To Consider ADHD Testing in Melbourne
For children or adults in Melbourne, deciding when to seek testing is crucial. To assist in knowing when to test, we recommend understanding what behaviours or challenges suggest the condition. Signs that you may need to seek a professional ADHD assessment include:
- Ongoing difficulties with focus, attention, impulsivity, and organisation. These challenges could impact schoolwork or work performance, daily tasks and responsibilities, time management, social interactions and relationships, and employment opportunities. Signs can also include impatience, discipline problems, excessive movement or talking, and emotional overreactions.
- Concurrent conditions such as bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or personality disorder in adults, or anxiety, depression, sleep problems, dyslexia, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) in children.
- A range of these challenges combine to cause frustration, distress and isolation
There are three ‘types’ of ADHD diagnoses based on predominant symptoms: hyperactivity, inattention, and a combination, to help address difficulties efficiently.
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What To Expect From Us Regarding Your Child or Adult ADHD Diagnosis in Melbourne
Just as ADHD presents differently in each individual, there is no single test that can diagnose the condition. At Internal Sunshine, your psychologist will use a combination of assessments and evaluation tools to support an accurate diagnosis. These will be carefully selected and tailored to your unique situation, needs, and the purpose of your referral. This may include:
- Behaviour assessment: We’ll complete a thorough behavioural evaluation to understand underlying conditions impacting performance and quality of life.
- Autism, cognitive and educational assessment: We may also apply various other evaluations to better understand you and/or your child’s needs.
- Detailed report back: We’ll analyse and interpret test results and discuss outcomes with you. In addition, we will also provide personalised recommendations and interventions to address our findings.
- For an adult assessment, completing these steps takes about 7–9 hours. While for children it can take 9-11 hours to complete. The cost is calculated based on an hourly rate. Your exact cost may vary depending on your specific needs, and your psychologist will provide a clearer estimate after your intake session.We strive to deliver thorough assessments, dedicating ample time to understanding your unique needs. This is crucial since many assessment tools cannot be repeated for up to two years. While we encourage thoughtful consideration of both quality and budget, our goal is to provide meaningful and reliable results tailored to your journey.
We accept referrals from Melbourne psychiatrists, schools, general practitioners, paediatricians, and other medical professionals, or you can contact us directly via our website.
IF you want medical treatment post-assessment, we urge you to speak with a Psychiatrist first. Our assessment is a comprehensive assessment, however, psychologists are not qualified to provide medicine to assist with the treatment of ADHD.
WHY BOOK WITH INTERNAL SUNSHINE?
We are dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve greater independence by addressing their challenges and building on their strengths. Recognizing that every brain is unique, we understand that each person learns, adapts, and grows in their way. Our team takes pride in offering flexible, innovative approaches and is committed to providing families with neuro-affirming assessments tailored to their needs.
Our Melbourne based psychologists are qualified, professional, passionate, kind and empathetic. We conduct our child and adult testing services professionally and with respect and commitment.
So, book your appointment today or contact us with any questions.