ADHD/Autism Assessments by Psychiatrists
We offer 4 unique pathways for patients from ages 26 to 63. See our separate Young Adult Pathways for those 18 to 25.
Uniquely Adapted
We specialise in people with ADHD and/or Autism, our assessments are uniquely adapted to be neurodiverse friendly.
- Fit around work. Appointments from Monday to Sunday, 8am to 8pm
- Well paced. Assessments paced to be neurodiverse-friendly
- Time to think. For some pathways, there is a time gap before assessment is concluded, allowing you time to reflect
- Collaborative. If you have a partner, we encourage them to be involved
- Visual. We recognise some people process things better when written
- Flexible. We offer both face-to-face (Melbourne) and telehealth (video) for your busy schedule
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 everyone is different, 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 to complete, and (with your permission) also by any partner/parent/adult sibling
ADHD Assessment:
- You meet with the Psychiatrist of your choice (we encourage you to bring a partner, parent or adult sibling), 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 you 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 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 you to complete, and (with your permission) also by any partner/parent/adult sibling
1st visit / 2 hours / face-to-face (Melbourne)
- You meet with the Neuropsychologist of your choice. You will also need to bring along a partner, parent or adult sibling with you.
- At the appointment, we will:
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 meet with your choice of Psychiatrist, partners also welcomed, 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 you’ll 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 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 to complete, and (with your permission) also by any partner/parent/adult sibling
1st visit / 2 hours / face-to-face (Melbourne)
- You meet with the Neuropsychologist of your choice. You will also need to bring along a partner, parent or adult sibling with you.
- At the appointment, we will:
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)
- You meet with your choice of Psychiatrist, partners also welcomed, to discuss:
- Diagnostic outcome for ADHD
- 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
- Medication commenced if appropriate, and you’ll 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 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 your childhood)
- Tailored questionnaires for you to complete, and (with your permission) also by any partner, parent or adult sibling
Appointment:
- You meet with the Psychiatrist of your choice (we encourage you to bring a partner), 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 you’ll 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 Psychiatrist from our team via chargeable 30 min review appointments; face-to-face (Melbourne) or telehealth (video)