ADHD Screening

Wondering whether ADHD could be part of your story?

ADHD can look different from person to person, and many adults and teenagers reach a point where they begin to question whether ADHD could explain some of the challenges they experience.

If you’re wondering whether ADHD may be part of the picture, ADHD screening can be a helpful first step towards understanding your experiences and deciding what to do next.

ADHD screening available for adults and teenagers | Online and in person

What is ADHD screening?

ADHD screening is a structured process designed to explore whether your experiences are consistent with ADHD.

Screening looks at your current experiences, developmental history and the ways ADHD-related difficulties may be affecting different areas of your life.

Screening is not the same as a formal ADHD diagnosis. It can, however, provide greater clarity and help you decide whether further assessment or other support may be appropriate.

What does the screening involve?

Your ADHD screening includes:

An initial one-hour screening appointment
ADHD screening questionnaires and relevant documentation
Review and interpretation of your screening information
A detailed written report
A follow-up phone or Zoom appointment to discuss your results and possible next steps

If appropriate, your report can be taken to your GP or psychiatrist if you decide to explore formal diagnosis or further assessment.

A personal understanding of ADHD

Amy brings both professional knowledge and lived experience of ADHD, parenting neurodivergent children and navigating neurodivergence within family life to her work.

She was diagnosed with ADHD later in life, which helped make sense of a lot of things she had struggled with for years. For much of her life, Amy felt like she didn’t quite fit in. She could become completely focused on things that interested her, while finding it really hard to get started on other things. Being organised could feel overwhelming, and deadlines and putting huge amounts of pressure on herself became the way she got things done.

From the outside, Amy probably looked like she had it all together. In reality, she was using a huge amount of energy to keep things going. It was through learning more about neurodivergence and through parenting her own neurodivergent children that Amy started recognising many of these experiences in herself. The ADHD diagnosis has been a turning point and an opportunity to understand herself and her experiences.

Amy understands that neurodivergence can have a significant impact on family life and relationships. Parenting a neurodivergent child can bring its own pressures, and neurodivergence within a couple or family can affect communication, expectations, parenting, household responsibilities and how people understand each other. These experiences can be complex and different for every family.

Amy’s lived experience is an important part of who she is, but it doesn’t replace her professional training or counselling experience. It gives her a perspective that she values and has taught her to stay curious about each person’s individual experience, rather than assuming she knows what someone is going through because she has ADHD or has lived through something similar.

What happens after screening?

There is no requirement to pursue a formal diagnosis following screening.

Your results may help you better understand your experiences and identify areas where additional support could be helpful. If you choose to pursue a formal diagnosis, Amy can discuss possible next steps with you.

You may also choose to continue working with Amy for ongoing counselling and support around ADHD, emotional regulation, relationships, confidence, or other areas affecting your wellbeing.

Who is ADHD screening for?

ADHD screening may be helpful if you:

Have been wondering whether you might have ADHD
Recognise patterns of attention, organisation, impulsivity or emotional regulation that have been affecting your life
Have developed strategies to manage difficulties but find they require significant effort
Are a parent wondering whether your teenager may have ADHD
Have recently started learning about ADHD and recognise some of your own experiences
Want to better understand your experiences before deciding whether to pursue a formal diagnosis

You don’t need to have all the typical signs of ADHD to explore whether it may be relevant to you.

$300

This includes the initial screening appointment, questionnaires and documentation, review and interpretation, detailed written report and follow-up appointment.

Available online or in person.