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Adult ADHD Assessment

"A person with ADHD has the power of a Ferrari engine but with bicycle-strength brakes"
- Edward Hallowell

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Do you have a constant feeling of having 100 internet browser tabs open?

 

ADHD in high masking women is poorly recognised, under-diagnosed and under-treated in women in Australia (it is NOT over-diagnosed!)

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ADHD presents differently in women. Some women with ADHD can present in a more subtle manner, mostly due to years of having to create mechanisms of coping and or overcompensating to help deal with the difficulties faced in daily living., and societal expectations that are often placed on women. 

 

In addition, diagnostic overshadowing from various mental health conditions may delay recognition of ADHD.

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Individuals with a diagnosis of ADHD will NOT grow out of the diagnosis- the symptoms of ADHD may change over time from childhood to adulthood.​

 

What are the common signs of adult ADHD in high-maskers? â€‹

ADHD may look like:

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  • Not giving close attention to details or making careless mistakes in activities

  • Trouble holding attention on tasks

  • Not following through on instructions and failing to finish duties (e.g., losing focus, getting side-tracked)

  • Trouble organising tasks and activities

  • Getting easily distracted

  • Forgetfulness in daily activities

  • Low mood and anxiety

  • Rejection sensitivity dysphoria, and more

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Adult ADHD Assessments

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  • We balance a gentle approach with providing a comprehensive assessment including a clinical interview and executive function assessment.

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  • This assessment requires a 1 hour telehealth interview- the tool we use is highly regarded- the ‘DIVA-5’.

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  • Other assessments are completed online. Assessments used include ADHD screeners (ASRS, WURS), executive function (BRIEF, CAARS2/Conners 4), DIVA-5 clinical interview, and Autism screeners (RAADS and CAT-Q).

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  • We also use observational data, and review data from your loved ones (only where available- don't worry!)

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  • The sessions are done via videoconferencing using Zoom. 

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  • Our assessments are affirming and casual- it feels like friends chatting, and you get to discover so much more about yourself.

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  • We specialise in assessing high masking and late identified ADHD neurotypes, and those who were diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, or just 'anxiety', or 'Generalised Anxiety Disorder' or 'Social Anxiety' (many autistic folk also have these!)

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  • Due to our clinical training and expertise, we're able to tease out differential diagnoses and provide diagnostic clarity.

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What can I expect?

What are the benefits?

  • Insight and validation- an assessment can help to better understand yourself at a deeper level, bringing insight and validation

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  • Better mental health - a diagnosis helps to indicate which treatment is best for you

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  • Identify strengths- assessments are also about unpacking your key strengths

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  • Connection- having a formal diagnosis will help connect you to your neurokin

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  • Adjustments and support- having a diagnosis allows you to have more adjustments and support at work, and at uni/TAFE

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  • Self compassion- the process helps you to be kinder to yourself.

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The Process

Please email us to see what time works for you. We can also offer a free 5 minute call

Complete online questionnaires, and email us any reports that you might have.

 

We also email loved ones (‘informants’) to complete an online questionnaire.

Join for a 1 hour interview, also known as a 'discovery session'.

We'll email you the report, and you're welcome to suggest changes required.  

Outcomes, fees and information

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What you get

  • Your report will give you excellent insight into your profile - it will validate the areas that you have struggled with, and also highlight key strengths.

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  • Reports are comprehensive and include some functional impacts, strengths, recommendations, and next steps. 

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  • If you would like a letter for university or your workplace, this should ideally be tailored to your needs with specific recommendations- a tailored letter will be charged in addition to the overall fee.​

Cost

  • The cost for an ADHD assessment is $1500, which includes a full report.

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  • We do not provide a simple letter option, given this is not best practice.​​

Can you prescribe ADHD medication? 

  • No, only a psychiatrist can. Please note you do not need an assessment from a psychologist for ADHD in order to receive medication.

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  • In most cases, it is easier and more cost effective to go straight to a psychiatrist.​

Rebates

  • Medicare rebates do not apply for adult ADHD assessment sessions.​

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  • We do not give discounts for Health Care Cards, and do not offer payment plans- please consider testing via a local university for low fee options.​

 

  • Private health funds vary in their coverage of assessments. Please contact your health fund to enquire.

 

  • The NDIS rarely fund diagnostic assessments for current NDIS participants. ​​

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