ADHD Assessment
How an ADHD assessment can help
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Understanding why things feel harder than they should is powerful.
An assessment provides a clear, evidence-based picture of how your brain works, and why certain environments, tasks, or relationships have always felt more challenging.
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So many people, especially adolescents and women have spent years being given certain labels because of difficulties associated with ADHD. A thorough assessment replaces that narrative with an accurate one.
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For adolescents, a formal diagnosis can unlock academic accommodations at school or university, including extra time in exams, modified assessment conditions, and access to specialist learning support.
For adults, a detailed report can support applications for workplace adjustments, NDIS funding, or simply give you the language to advocate for yourself.
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An assessment does not leave you with a diagnosis and nothing else. Your feedback session and written report include practical recommendations, so you leave with a clear sense of what to do next, not just what the diagnosis means.
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An assessment can help understand yourself better, your unique strengths and challenges, that can help you plan ahead.
Assessment for adolescents and adults (12+)
By a registered psychologist
Using validated, evidence-based tools
Telehealth available
Current wait time is approximately 2 weeks
Full assessment includes:
1) Diagnostic assessment,
2) Report or letter,
3) Feedback & recommendations.
ADHD Assessment Process
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To get started, please call us, send us an email, or book an appointment using our online booking link.
Once your appointment is scheduled, you will be sent online forms to complete.
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Your appointment is scheduled with a registered psychologist for a clinical interview. The goal is to gather information including your social, academic, and developmental history.
The duration of appointment is 50 minutes.
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Another appointment is scheduled where a structured diagnostic interview is conducted to explore ADHD symptoms.
The duration of appointment is 1.5 - 2 hours.
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Your psychologist gathers collateral information from someone who knows you well (such as a partner, parent, or close family member) and prepares a comprehensive report for you.
This process can take 4-6 weeks.
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You are invited for a feedback session where you receive a comprehensive report and recommendations for the next steps in your journey.
The duration of appointment is 30 - 50 minutes.
Information for Parents
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The assessment begins with a dedicated session for parent only. You'll have space to share what you've observed at home, at school, and in your child's relationships, openly and without your teenager present. Your perspective is an essential part of building an accurate picture. Session is 50 minutes long.
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The second session is held directly with your child/adolescent. They'll have their own private space to talk about their experience in their own words. Hearing from them directly is just as important as hearing from you. Session is 1.5-2 hours long.
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This is a feedback session usually scheduled 4-6 weeks after the second session.
In this session, we meet with the parent and child to walk through the findings together. This is your opportunity to ask questions, understand the results, and discuss what the next steps might look like for your teenager.
Is an Assessment right for you?
You may benefit from an ADHD assessment if you frequently experience any of the following:
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Difficulty sustaining focus on tasks, conversations, or reading
Frequently losing items, missing deadlines, or forgetting appointments
Feeling easily overwhelmed by everyday responsibilities
Acting impulsively or speaking without thinking
Struggling to organise tasks or follow through on plans
A persistent sense of underachievement despite your best efforts
Difficulty sitting still, or conversely, feeling mentally restless even when physically calm
Long-standing struggles at school, work, or in relationships that have never been fully explained
These experiences can significantly impact quality of life and many people carry them for years without understanding why. An assessment can provide the clarity, validation, and direction you need to move forward.
FAQs
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Yes, assessment appointments can be attended online via video sessions.
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Yes, in-person appointments are available in our Coburg VIC clinic.
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Full Autism assessment with detailed report: $1650
Full Autism assessment with summary letter: $1150
Full ADHD assessment with detailed report: $1450
Full ADHD assessment with summary letter: $950
Autism and ADHD assessment combined with detailed report: $2200
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Yes, there is a two-part payment option available:
50% of the fee is paid before your first appointment.
The remaining 50% is paid before your second session.
You will be sent a payment link to complete payment online. Session fees are non-refundable.
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Yes, a Medicare rebate may be available for autism assessments in certain circumstances.
Under current Medicare guidelines, psychologists can provide up to four services to assist a Paediatrician or Psychiatrist with the assessment and diagnosis of Autism. To be eligible, the person must be under 25 years of age and have a referral from a Paediatrician or Psychiatrist. The Medicare rebate for each eligible psychology session is $98.95.
Some private health insurance providers may also offer rebates for psychological assessment services. We recommend contacting your private health provider to confirm whether you are eligible for a rebate.
Following the assessment, an invoice will be sent to you via email. You may be able to use this invoice to submit a claim for any eligible rebates through Medicare or your private health insurance provider.
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We require at least 48 hours' notice for all cancellations or reschedulings to avoid a cancellation fee (50% of the session fee).
To cancel or reschedule your appointment, please notify us by sending an email to info@mindlabpsychology.com.
Please note that all fees paid are non-refundable.
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Autism/ADHD assessments are typically divided in 4 steps.
Step 1: Clinical Intake Appointment
This initial appointment is approximately 50 minutes long.
The goal is to get to know you and gather comprehensive information, including your history and current circumstances across social, academic, and professional life, as well as your developmental history.
Step 2: Standardised Assessment Appointment
Appointment involves the use of standardised assessment tools (either autism or ADHD).
A structured interview format is used to ask specific questions about your symptoms, their impact on your daily life, and your life growing up.
The session is usually 1.5 to 2 hours long and includes a 10 minute break.
Step 3: Information Gathering and Report Writing
During this stage, your psychologist gathers collateral information from family members (e.g., spouse, parents, siblings) who knew you before the age of 18. They will be sent forms to complete via email.
Simultaneously, your psychologist synthesises all the gathered information from the clinical interviews and forms to create a comprehensive report for you.
This process, including report writing, typically takes 4 - 6 weeks, after which you will be contacted for a feedback session.
Step 4: Feedback Session
The final appointment involves receiving your comprehensive report and discussing the gathered information (30 - 50 minutes duration). Your psychologist will review whether the criteria for a diagnosis have been met. You can ask questions if you like and receive tailored recommendations for the next steps in your journey.
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The detailed report is a comprehensive document (10+ pages) that covers your full history, assessment findings, and recommendations. It's useful for workplace accommodations, NDIS applications, or personal understanding. The summary letter is a shorter document confirming the diagnostic outcome, suitable if you mainly need documentation for a GP or psychiatrist.
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No referral is needed to book directly. However, if you'd like to explore Medicare rebates (available for some autism assessments), you may need a referral from a Paediatrician or Psychiatrist.
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Yes. A combined assessment is available for $2,200 with a detailed report. Many people find that assessing for both at once gives a more complete picture.
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Current wait times for an initial intake appointment are approximately 2 weeks from the date of enquiry, though this may vary depending on availability. To secure your place, we recommend reaching out as early as possible.
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There's nothing special you need to do beforehand. It can be helpful to reflect on how symptoms have shown up across your life, at school, in relationships, and at work. We'll guide you through everything in your first appointment.
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Your psychologist will review whether the diagnostic criteria have been met and discuss this with you in the feedback session. You'll receive either a confirmation of diagnosis or a clear explanation of the findings if criteria are not fully met.
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Psychologists are not medical doctors and are not authorised to prescribe medication in Australia. If medication is something you wish to explore following your assessment, this would need to be arranged separately through your GP, who is the best first point of contact to discuss this pathway.
It is worth noting, however, that a psychological assessment and a medication consultation serve distinct purposes. Psychologists focus extensively on behavioural assessments and standardised testing to diagnose ADHD, conducting detailed evaluations that help understand an individual's behavioural context and cognitive profile. A psychological assessment can provide you with helpful strategies and coping mechanisms, and also allows you to explore deeper emotional experiences, such as shame, guilt, grief, and self-esteem, that can often stem from years of living with undiagnosed neurodivergence.