ADHD/Autism Assessments by Psychiatrists
We offer 4 unique pathways for young adults from ages 18 to 25.
Uniquely Adapted For Young Adults
We specialise in young people with ADHD and/or Autism, we hold assessments uniquely adapted to their particular age group.
- Recognising symptoms in childhood. Many of our medical doctors also assess children so are uniquely placed to relate to any childhood symptoms
- Well paced. Assessments paced to be neurodiverse-friendly
- Dynamics. We understand that young adults can be in a transitional period between semi and full independence
- Involving You. Whilst your adult child is our focus, we strike the right balance and encourage them to involve you
- Time to think. For some pathways, there is a time gap before assessment is concluded, allowing you both time to reflect
- Flexible. We also offer telehealth (video) e.g. for those at university interstate or overseas
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 young adult 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 your adult child to complete, and yourself
ADHD Assessment:
- Your adult child (you are encouraged to also attend) meets with the Psychiatrist of their choice, to discuss:
- Background and presenting symptoms
- Results of questionnaires received back
- 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 them within 1 week
Ongoing treatment monitoring:
- Provided by their choice of 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 for your adult child to complete, and yourself
1st visit / 2 hours / face-to-face (Melbourne)
- You and your adult child meet with the Neuropsychologist of their choice, 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)
- Your adult child meets (you are encouraged to also attend) with their choice of 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, OCD or tics and Tourette’s
- Diagnostic outcome for Autism
- Medication commenced for any comorbid conditions if appropriate, and they will be provided any initial prescription(s)
- Individualised written report (1.5 to 3 pages) emailed to them within 1 week
Ongoing treatment monitoring:
- Provided by their choice of 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 your adult child to complete, and yourself
1st visit / 2 hours / face-to-face (Melbourne)
- You and your adult child meet with the Neuropsychologist of their choice, to:
2 week gap between both visits, for our team to discuss the case and gather any further collateral information
2nd visit / 1 hour / face-to-face (Melbourne) or telehealth (video)
- Your adult child meets (you are encouraged to also attend) with their choice of Psychiatrist, to discuss:
- Medication commenced if appropriate, and they will be provided any initial prescription(s)
- Individualised written report (1.5 to 3 pages) emailed to them within 1 week
Ongoing treatment monitoring:
- Provided by their choice of 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 within the last 5 years, such as another Psychiatrist or a Paediatrician (from their childhood)
- Tailored questionnaires for your adult child to complete, and yourself
Appointment:
- Your adult child (you are also encouraged to attend) meets with the Psychiatrist of their choice, to discuss:
- Background and presenting symptoms
- Previous medical diagnosis of ADHD and any previous interventions and support strategies
- Results of questionnaires received
- Discuss and agree a tailored management plan to manage symptoms
- Medication commenced if appropriate, and they will be provided any initial prescription(s)
- Individualised written report (1.5 to 3 pages) emailed to them within 1 week
Ongoing treatment monitoring:
- Provided by their choice of Psychiatrist from our team via chargeable 30 min review appointments; face-to-face (Melbourne) or telehealth (video)