ADHD Assessment Pathway
RESEARCH
Research local clinicians who specialise in ADHD. This could be a psychiatrist, clinical psychologist or neuropsychologist.
REFERRAL
Schedule an appointment with your family doctor to discuss your concerns and request a referral for assessment.
APPOINTMENT
Schedule an appointment with your chosen clinician. Be prepared to wait many months for an appointment. Use the time to research ADHD
GATHER EVIDENCE
Prior to your appointment, spend some time gathering evidence that may assist your clinician. This could include school reports, letters from teachers, parents or coaches etc.
EVALUATION
Be prepared to answer questions about how ADHD symptoms impacted you in childhood, as well as how they now impact you in occupational and social settings.
DIAGNOSIS
Many people who are diagnosed later in life experience a rollercoaster of emotions. Take time to process the news with someone you trust.
TREATMENT
The gold standard treatment for ADHD involves a combination of medication and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) or ADHD Coaching.
RESEARCH
Research local clinicians who specialise in ADHD. This could be a psychiatrist, clinical psychologist or neuropsychologist.
REFERRAL
Schedule an appointment with your family doctor to discuss your concerns and request a referral for assessment.
APPOINTMENT
Schedule an appointment with your chosen clinician. Be prepared to wait many months for an appointment. Use the time to research ADHD
GATHER EVIDENCE
Prior to your appointment, spend some time gathering evidence that may assist your clinician. This could include school reports, letters from teachers, parents or coaches etc.
EVALUATION
Be prepared to answer questions about how ADHD symptoms impacted you in childhood, as well as how they now impact you in occupational and social settings.
DIAGNOSIS
Many people who are diagnosed later in life experience a rollercoaster of emotions. Take time to process the news with someone you trust.
TREATMENT
The gold standard treatment for ADHD involves a combination of medication and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) or ADHD Coaching.