ADHD/Autism Assessments by Paediatricians/Psychiatrists
We offer 4 unique pathways for adolescents up until 18 years old.
Uniquely Adapted For Adolescents
We specialise in young people with ADHD and Autism, we hold assessments uniquely adapted to their particular age group.
- Not missing school. Appointments from Monday to Sunday, after 4pm and during school holidays
- Interactive. Assessments are age appropriate with parent(s) and adolescent taking part together
- Private word. You and/or your adolescent can speak privately with the doctor
- Time to think. Opportunity to reflect during questionnaires process before the assessment
- Flexible. We offer both face-to-face (Melbourne) and telehealth (video) appointments
As an international medical centre of excellence for ADHD and Autism, we proudly follow both Australian and UK guidelines, including those of:
- NICE
- Royal College of Psychiatrists UK (RCPsych)
- Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP)
- Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP)
Our 4 Pathways
We recognise no adolescent is the same, we offer 4 unique pathways.
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(1) ADHD Assessment
1.5 hours / face-to-face (Melbourne) or telehealth (video)Beforehand:
- Tailored questionnaires for you, your adolescent, and (with your permission) your adolescent’s teachers.
ADHD Assessment:
- You and your adolescent meet your choice of Paediatrician or Psychiatrist, to discuss:
- Background and presenting symptoms
- Results of questionnaires received back from you, your adolescent and (with your permission) any teachers
- Diagnostic outcome for ADHD
- Discuss and agree a tailored management plan to manage symptoms
- Commence medication if appropriate, and provide any initial prescription(s)
- Individualised written report (1.5 to 3 pages) emailed to you within 1 week
Ongoing treatment monitoring:
- Provided by your choice of Paediatrician or Psychiatrist from our team via chargeable 30 min review appointments; face-to-face (Melbourne) or telehealth (video)
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(2) Autism Multidisciplinary Assessment
2.5 hours / face-to-face (Melbourne)Beforehand:
- Tailored questionnaires sent to you and your adolescent to complete
1st visit / 2 hours / face-to-face (Melbourne)
- You and your adolescent meet with your choice of Neuropsychologist, to:
2 week gap between both visits, for our team to discuss the case and gather further collateral information
2nd visit / 30 mins / face-to-face (Melbourne) or telehealth (video)
- You and your adolescent meet your choice of Paediatrician or Psychiatrist, to discuss:
- Diagnostic outcome for Autism
- Discuss and agree a tailored management plan, providing referrals for other specialists if required
- Discussion as to whether any other conditions other than Autism might be present, such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), OCD or tics and Tourette’s
- Diagnostic outcome for Autism
- Medication commenced for any comorbid conditions if appropriate, and you will be provided any initial prescription(s)
- Individualised written report (1.5 to 3 pages) emailed to you within 1 week
Ongoing treatment monitoring:
- Provided by your choice of Paediatrician or Psychiatrist from our team via chargeable 30 min review appointments; face-to-face (Melbourne) or telehealth (video)
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(3) ADHD & Autism Multidisciplinary Assessment
3 hours / face-to-face (Melbourne)Beforehand:
- Tailored questionnaires for you, your adolescent, and (with your permission) your adolescent’s teachers
1st visit / 2 hours / face-to-face (Melbourne)
- You and your adolescent meet with your choice of Neuropsychologist, to:
2 week gap between both visits, for our team to discuss the case and gather further collateral information
2nd visit / 1 hour / face-to-face (Melbourne) or telehealth (video)
- You and your adolescent meet with your choice of Paediatrician or Psychiatrist, to discuss:
- Medication commenced if appropriate, and you will be provided any initial prescription(s)
- Individualised written report (1.5 to 3 pages) emailed to you within 1 week
Ongoing treatment monitoring:
- Provided by your choice of Paediatrician or Psychiatrist from our team via chargeable 30 min review appointments; face-to-face (Melbourne) or telehealth (video)
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(4) ADHD Starting Medication Appointment (if medically diagnosed elsewhere)
1 hour / face-to-face (Melbourne) or telehealth (video)Beforehand:
- Doctor’s time to review evidence of previous diagnosis. This must be from a medical doctor, such as a Paediatrician or Psychiatrist within the previous 5 years.
- Tailored questionnaires for you, your adolescent and (with your permission) your adolescent’s teachers
Appointment:
- You and your adolescent meet with your choice of Paediatrician or Psychiatrist, to discuss:
- Background and presenting symptoms
- Previous diagnosis of ADHD and any previous interventions and support strategies
- Results of questionnaires received back from you, your adolescent and (with your permission) any teachers
- Discuss and agree a tailored management plan to manage symptoms
- Medication commenced if appropriate, and you will be provided any initial prescription(s)
- Individualised written report (1.5 to 3 pages) emailed to you within 1 week
Ongoing treatment monitoring:
- Provided by your choice of Paediatrician or Psychiatrist from our team via chargeable 30 min review appointments; face-to-face (Melbourne) or telehealth (video)