Standard ADHD Assessment.
Ages 6+
This assessment focuses on attention, impulse control, behaviour, executive functioning, and other features commonly associated with ADHD.
The Standard ADHD Assessment is most appropriate where concerns are relatively clear and straightforward. Where there are multiple overlapping factors, significant emotional or learning concerns, or greater diagnostic complexity, we may recommend a Comprehensive ADHD Assessment to ensure a thorough and accurate understanding.
What does the Standard ADHD assessment involve?
Our ADHD assessment typically includes a one-hour appointment with your child, where the psychologist engages them in a range of activities such as games, puzzles, drawing, and structured conversation. The format is flexible and responsive to the child’s age, interests, and presentation, allowing the psychologist to make meaningful clinical observations in a naturalistic way.
In addition to the appointment, standardised checklists are completed by parents and teachers to provide insight into how attention, impulsivity, hyperactivity, and executive functioning are presenting across different environments.
The psychologist integrates clinical observations with questionnaire results and background information to develop a clear understanding of your child’s attention profile. This process supports a thoughtful, evidence-based diagnostic conclusion and practical recommendations tailored to your child’s needs.
For further details about the assessment process and how to get started, you can download our information pack below.
Standard ADHD information and Pricing guide.
The Cost.
Assessment fees vary between psychologists and reflect the clinician’s level of experience and the specific assessment requirements.
Eran Bar
Clinical registrar
$1250 total upfront or;
Assessment appointment on the day $450
Feedback appointment on the day $200
Before the report is written $600
Alex Strauss
Senior Clinical Psychologist
$1460 total upfront or;
Assessment appointment on the day $520
Feedback appointment on the day $235
Before the report is written $705
All prices quoted are inclusive of GST.
Where sessions are held via telehealth, we may request the relevant fees to be finalised before the day.
ADHD Presentations.
ADHD is a single diagnosis, but it does not look the same in every child. Clinicians recognise three different presentations, all of which sit under the umbrella of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Inattentive
Children with this presentation primarily experience difficulties with attention and organisation. They may appear easily distracted, forgetful, slow to complete tasks, or struggle to follow multi-step instructions. These children are not necessarily hyperactive and are sometimes described as “daydreamy” or quietly disengaged. This presentation can be overlooked, particularly in girls.
Hyperactive
This presentation is characterised by high levels of physical restlessness and impulsivity. Children may find it difficult to sit still, wait their turn, or think before acting. They may interrupt others, blurt out answers, or struggle with emotional regulation. Hyperactivity can look different depending on age and environment.
Combined
Combined presentation involves features of both inattentive and hyperactive/impulsive patterns. Children may experience difficulties with sustained attention as well as impulsivity and restlessness. This is the most commonly diagnosed presentation.
What happens after the ADHD assessment?
Following your feedback appointment, you will receive a comprehensive written report (usually within 8 weeks) outlining clinical observations, questionnaire results, and the diagnostic opinion where applicable.
The report is designed to provide clarity and practical next steps. It includes a summary of your child’s strengths, areas of difficulty, and tailored recommendations to support home, school, and everyday functioning.
Where a diagnosis is made, the report can be shared with your child’s Paediatrician or GP to assist with treatment planning, including discussion of medication options if appropriate. It may also be provided to your child’s school and any allied health professionals involved in their care to support coordinated and informed intervention.
What if the results don’t clearly indicate ADHD?
Not all attention or behavioural concerns are caused by ADHD. If the assessment findings do not meet diagnostic criteria, we will explain what may be contributing to your child’s difficulties and provide practical recommendations. This may include strategies for home and school, or suggestions for further assessment where appropriate.
In most cases, we recommend that your child takes their medication as prescribed on the day of the assessment. This allows us to understand how they are currently functioning in their typical day-to-day setting.
If you would like to discuss this in relation to your child’s specific circumstances, please contact us prior to the appointment and we will be happy to guide you.
Should my child take their usual medication before attending the assessment?
Can psychologists prescribe ADHD medication?
Psychologists are trained to assess and diagnose ADHD; however, we do not prescribe medication. If medication is being considered, this is discussed with a Paediatrician or Psychiatrist, who can review the assessment findings and determine whether medication is appropriate.
A note on assessment inclusions.
It is important to us that assessment costs are transparent from the outset. In most cases, all components required for the assessment are included within the quoted cost.
Occasionally, additional areas of concern may become apparent during the assessment process that were not originally identified. In these instances, the psychologist may recommend further testing to ensure a thorough and accurate evaluation. Any additional recommendations, along with associated fees (if applicable), will always be discussed with you beforehand so you can make an informed decision about whether to proceed.