Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Assessments
ADHD Assessments for Adults
Newcastle & Australia-wide
Difficulties with attention, organisation, time management, or task completion can significantly impact work, study, and daily functioning.
At Mind & Health Psychology, we provide comprehensive online ADHD assessments for adults across Australia. Assessments are conducted via secure telehealth by a registered psychologist and use evidence-based tools alongside structured clinical interviews to support diagnostic clarity.
What the ADHD assessment involves
Our ADHD assessment process includes multiple components to support a comprehensive clinical formulation:
Cognitive and attention-based tasks
We include objective computer-based attention tasks (such as Continuous Performance Tasks including Go/No-Go paradigms).
These measures assess:
Sustained attention
Impulsivity
Response consistency
Executive functioning under time pressure
While not required under Australian diagnostic guidelines, these measures can provide useful objective data and may assist treating clinicians (including psychiatrists) in treatment planning.
Standardised questionnaires
A range of validated self-report and observer-rated questionnaires are used to assess ADHD-related traits and symptoms, including:
ASRS (Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale)
CAARS (Conners Adult ADHD Rating Scale)
WURS (Wender Utah Rating Scale)
These tools are widely used in clinical practice and supported by peer-reviewed research.
Clinical interview
A structured clinical interview is conducted by psychologist Stephen O’Malley (or a provisionally registered psychologist under his supervision).
The interview explores:
Developmental history
Academic and occupational functioning
Current attention and executive functioning patterns
Differential diagnosis (including anxiety, mood, and other contributing factors)
This helps ensure ADHD symptoms are considered within a broader clinical context.
Assessment outcomes
Following the assessment, you will receive a written diagnostic summary letter outlining:
Whether ADHD diagnostic criteria have been met
Key findings from the assessment process
Clinical formulation and interpretation of results
Recommendations for next steps and treatment planning
This summary can be shared with GPs, psychiatrists, and other treating professionals.
A comprehensive psychological report can also be provided upon request (additional fees may apply), particularly for legal, educational, workplace, or medical documentation purposes.
Assessment format and delivery
Most assessments are completed fully via secure telehealth
In-person appointments may be available upon request (additional fees may apply)
Typically, a single clinical interview session is required, with questionnaires and tasks completed online
All telehealth sessions are conducted via secure, encrypted platforms
Assessments are conducted by a registered psychologist or a provisionally registered psychologist under supervision
Referral and funding information
GP or medical referral is recommended where clarification is required
NDIS participants who are self-managed or plan-managed may be able to access funding under “Improved Daily Living” (confirmation with plan manager recommended)
Important information
All assessments are conducted within the professional scope and ethical guidelines of Registered Psychologists. Diagnostic conclusions are based on comprehensive clinical evaluation. No outcome is guaranteed.
Medication note
If medication is being considered following a diagnosis, a psychiatrist or paediatrician is typically required to complete their own independent assessment prior to prescribing, in line with medical standards.