Experienced Adult ADHD Assessment in Melbourne to Help You Thrive
At Fortitude Wellbeing, our adult ADHD assessments in Melbourne give you answers and understanding. We combine evidence-based testing with a compassionate approach to help you understand your mind and find practical ways to thrive.
What is Adult ADHD and How Does It Affect Daily Life?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that impacts attention, executive functioning and impulse control. Despite how people traditionally view ADHD, it can be just as present in adults as it is in children, and doesn’t just mean someone can’t sit still or has trouble focusing.
ADHD is complex. Melissa often sees clients who’ve spent years misunderstanding their own challenges, not knowing ADHD requires a comprehensive understanding of its symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and treatment options. ADHD is a legitimate medical condition; it needs a clinical assessment and diagnosis.
Symptoms of ADHD
- Difficulty sustaining focus
- Struggling to follow instructions
- Feeling they’re unable to complete tasks
Hyperactivity
- Fidgeting
- Restlessness
- Feeling constantly ‘on the go’
Impulsivity
- Interrupting others
- Blurting out answers
- Acting without considering the consequences
ADHD can make daily life feel harder, whether it’s staying on top of your work, managing relationships, or just keeping organised. If you or a loved one is experiencing symptoms of ADHD, speaking to a psychologist can help give you strategies to better manage these elements.
Why Get a Professional ADHD Assessment in Melbourne?
Getting a professional evaluation with ADHD testing offers numerous benefits, including:
1. Accurate Diagnosis: A comprehensive assessment can determine whether you or a loved one has ADHD and identify the specific type (inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, or combined).
2. Personalised Treatment: A professional evaluation helps pinpoint the most effective treatment options for you. This could be medication, therapy, or a combination of both.
3. Improved Relationships: Understanding and managing ADHD symptoms can enhance relationships with family, friends, and colleagues.
4. Enhanced Daily Functioning: An assessment can identify strategies to improve daily functioning, such as time management, organisation, and self-regulation skills.
5. Increased Self-Awareness: A comprehensive assessment helps individuals understand their strengths and weaknesses, leading to a greater sense of self and approaching life more confidently.
Unlock Precision and Self-Awareness. Schedule Your ADHD Assessment Today
What to Expect During Your ADHD Assessment
Our thorough ADHD assessment explores your developmental history, family background, health, education and social contexts for insight into you and your situation.
Complete Analysis
Utilising interviews, tests, and specialised assessments, we identify the complete spectrum of symptoms and their influence on your daily life through a comprehensive process conducted over multiple clinical consultations.
Accurate Comparisons
Melissa carefully matches the information against the criteria from the DSM-5, the leading diagnostic manual in mental health.
At Fortitude Wellbeing, our evaluations align with the Australian Clinical Practice Guidelines, encompassing semi-structured clinical interviews, standardised scales and psychometric tests over multiple consultations.
Beyond an ADHD diagnosis, our assessment process uses specialised assessment tools, including insights from family members and medical history data. This helps create the most effective treatment plan. A formal ADHD diagnosis is really useful as it establishes the next steps and means clients can receive the right strategies suited to their unique experience.
Please be advised that participation in an assessment does not guarantee achieving your desired outcome.
Why Choose Fortitude Wellbeing
After Your Assessment: Your Plan, Treatment and Support
After the assessment, we provide a detailed report on the findings. If the assessment results show ADHD is present, we’ll discuss potential ADHD treatment options, resources, and coping strategies to support you.
Research shows that combining pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches can be the most effective option.
Non-pharmacological treatments are effective for improving functional outcomes (e.g., time management skills, emotional regulation, mood management, self-esteem) for people with ADHD. Pharmacological treatment is more effective at reducing ADHD symptoms, like inattention and hyperactivity. Both forms of treatment can be done concurrently.
Pharmacological (Medication) Treatment
Lots of people who are diagnosed with ADHD need medication to assist with their treatment. In Australia, this medication is restricted. Consequently, it can ONLY be prescribed by a GP following an assessment by a psychiatrist at a medical clinic.
An appointment with a psychiatrist will be an additional out-of-pocket expense then with an eligible GP referral, a Medicare rebate is available.
Nonpharmacological (Psychology) Treatment
Many people choose to manage ADHD symptoms without medication through non-pharmacological treatment (seeing a psychologist).
Psychotherapy/counselling typically includes elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Sessions concentrate on your personal areas of difficulty.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Make the Next Step and Book Your Appointment
Contact us to get started and for further information on your initial consultation.
Please fill in the form below or call us at 1300 611 409 to schedule an appointment for your adult adhd assessment in Melbourne.