ADHD/Autism Assessments by Paediatricians/Psychiatrists
We offer 4 unique pathways for children from 6 months up towards adolescence.
Uniquely Adapted For Children
We specialise in young people with conditions such as ADHD and Autism, we hold assessments uniquely adapted to their particular age group.
- Playful and interactive. Appointments held in consulting rooms with toys
- Not missing nursery. Appointments after 3pm and during school holidays
- Well paced. Assessments are paced to be age appropriate
- Private word. You can speak privately with the doctor during the appointment
- 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 child 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 child, and (with your permission) your child’s teachers.
ADHD Assessment:
- You and your child meet with your choice of Paediatrician or Psychiatrist, to discuss:
- Background and presenting symptoms
- Results of questionnaires received back from you, your child 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 child to complete
1st visit / 2 hours / face-to-face (Melbourne)
- You and your child meet with your choice of Neuropsychologist, to:
2 week gap between both visits, for our team to discuss the case and gather any further collateral information
2nd visit / 30 mins / face-to-face (Melbourne) or telehealth (video)
- You and your child meet with 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 child, and (with your permission) your child’s teachers
1st visit / 2 hours / face-to-face (Melbourne)
- You and your child 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 child 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 child, and (with your permission) your child’s teachers
Appointment:
- You and your child 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 child 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)
