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Adult ADHD Assessment
Package 4

Adult ADHD Assessment

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Assessments 

BRUCE

Psychology

About the Package

The Adult ADHD
 Assessment

The Adult ADHD Assessment package is available for adults 16 years and over. This package is recommended if you experience difficulties with concentration, inattention, impulsivity and/or hyperactivity. In addition to investigating ADHD, this diagnostic assessment includes an assessment of general intellectual ability and a review of executive functions. Hence, the assessment provides an understanding of cognitive strengths and weaknesses, as well as provides recommendations for support for personal understanding, workplace support and psychological support.

 

Please note our assessment packages do not guarantee a diagnosis of any disorder, including ADHD. Upon completing our package however, we will provide an understanding of your cognitive strengths and areas of need, as well as provide a pathway for supports and necessary recommendations. We cannot prescribe medication, and would encourage you to see a psychiatrist to access ADHD medication.

Symptoms of Adult ADHD:

- A history and current difficulty concentrating and remaining focused on a task

- Disorganisation of tasks and activities

- Difficulties prioritising tasks and activities

- Forgetfulness and tendency to lose things

- Poor time management skills- Trouble multitasking

- Impulsiveness such as acting or speaking before thinking

- Fidgeting, excessive activity or restlessness

- Difficulty for sitting for long period of time

- Poor planning

- Low frustration tolerance

- Difficulty waiting for something

- Emotional difficulties such as easily stressed, low self-esteem
The primary symptoms cover two domains of difficulty: inattention and hyperactivity/ impulsivity. It is to be noted that for adults the symptoms of

hyperactivity become less visible with age.


Diagnostic process and clinical interview

:• Symptoms need to be excessive for the developmental age of the individual

• Symptom must be present before the age of 12 years

• Symptoms must persist for longer than 6 months

• Symptom must contribute to impairment across multiple settings such as home, school/learning, work, and/or community

• Our ADHD Interview for adults examines and establishes the severity, duration and frequency of the symptoms

• Review of personal history, including childhood symptoms, development and progress such as attainment of developmental milestones, language ability, evidence of inattentive, hyperactive, impulsive behaviour and emotional regulation challenges

.• Review family history and current family interactions, relationships and attachment

• Review of learning and school performance, including cognitive ability and capacity to learn, academic achievement, behaviour at school, as well as attendance

• Completion of standardised rating scales, as well as having those familiar with the adult such as parents or family members, partner, teachers, and/or employers

• Reviewing and assessing for other psychological conditions may contribute to or mimic the symptoms of ADHD such as depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, learning difficulties and personality disorders

• Reviewing past and present functional capacity such as daily living skills, work history and achievement, and relationship formation and maintenance of social relationship.

The Assessment Breakdown/How It Works

A Welcome Package is sent first, which includes an intake form, service agreement, and the CAARS questionnaire.

The client must complete the CAARS before the first session.

How do I prepare for my first session?

Intake Interview

1 Hour

Clinic Premises preferred, Telehealth Possible

Session 1:
Intake

Cognitive Testing using WAIS-IV

2 Hours

Must be Conducted On Clinic Premises

Session 2:
Testing 

A comprehensive report with recommendations is written.

approx. 4-5 weeks wait

 Comprehensive Report

Report and recommendations are provided

1 Hour

In Clinic or Via Telehealth

Please note Psychologists cannot prescribe medication.

Session 3: Feedback 

Cost

Please fill out our enquiry form and we can email you a copy of our prices 

This assessment is based on 9 hours of clinical time.

A $500 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking and full amount must be paid 48 hours prior to the first appointment. This assessment is not covered by Medicare or private health.

Book an Assessment

Contact Us

We are pleased to inform you that we currently have openings for this package. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment with one of our assessment psychologists, please do not hesitate to reach out. You can contact us using the details below or by completing the form on the right.

We look forward to assisting you

Address                                    Phone

7 Cooper Street, Mandurah WA 6210

 

 

(08) 6555 6588

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