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What is an ADHD assessment

An ADHD assessment involves determining the presence of a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that is more frequently displayed and is more severe than is typically observed in individuals at a comparable level of development. We offer comprehensive ADHD assessments for children and adolescents aged 6-18. 

Potential benefits of an ADHD assessment

  • Determining whether or not an individual meets criteria for ADHD 

  • Greater awareness, understanding and insight for individuals and their support system 

  • Accessing specific support and intervention for ADHD 

  • Accessing extra support at school such as classroom adjustments and exam provisions 

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ADHD Assessment

General process

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Initial Assessment

The initial assessment involves gathering a comprehensive history in order to determine whether one meets the criteria for ADHD. ​​​

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Duration: 2hr appt​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Paper Structures

Testing Appointments

Typical tests administered: â€‹

Cognitive assessment- 2hr appt

Academic assessment- 2.5hr appt

Attentional assessment- 15min appt​​​​​

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Extra components:

Online questionnaires completed by individual, parents, teachers (15min)​

Phone call with teacher (30min)​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Review of previous reports 

Feedback Session

It typically takes 2-3 weeks to finalise the report before meeting for the feedback session to discuss the results and recommendations going forward. 

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Duration: 1-1.5hr appt​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Youth & Beyond Psychology St Ives

CONTACT

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Rosewood Wellness Centre

Suite 11, 177 Mona Vale Rd, St Ives NSW 2075

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admin@youthandbeyondpsychology.com.au

Tel: 0400 662 649   Fax: 9167 7114

CONSULTING HOURS 

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Monday             9.00am - 5.00pm

Tuesday             9.00am - 5.00pm

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Thursday           9.30am - 2.00pm

Saturday            8.30am - 3.00pm

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