ADHD Assessment
Understand your neurotype with clarity and compassion
Our approach to ADHD assessment
Mindkit Psychology provides ADHD assessments for adults and young people in Melbourne. We use evidence-based tools alongside clinical expertise to understand your neurology, experiences, and strengths.
We recognise that ADHD presents differently across ages, genders, and backgrounds. Our assessments account for masking, co-occurring presentations, and the many ways ADHD shows up in daily life.
What an assessment can offer
An ADHD assessment can help you:
- Make sense of lifelong patterns and experiences you’ve struggled to explain
- Access evidence-based strategies and accommodations
- Understand your unique cognitive profile
- Qualify for workplace or academic adjustments
- Connect with ADHD coaching and therapy
- Explore medication options with a psychiatrist
Note: Psychologists can’t prescribe medication, but our reports provide psychiatrists with what they need to support you. We can also refer you to neurodiversity-affirming psychiatrists we trust.
The assessment process
We take time to understand you as a whole person – your history, strengths, experiences, and how you move through the world.
- Free discovery call (15 minutes): A chance to ask questions, understand what’s involved, and see if this feels right for you.
- Background information: We gather relevant history, previous reports, and school records if available.
- Questionnaires and standardised measures: You’ll complete questionnaires about current and childhood functioning.
- Clinical interview (2-3 hours): A collaborative conversation exploring your life, experiences, strengths, and how ADHD may show up for you. Breaks are built in.
- Collateral information (optional): If it would be helpful, we can speak with someone who knows you well – a family member or close friend.
- Report and feedback session: You’ll receive a detailed report with assessment outcomes and personalised recommendations. We meet to discuss the findings, answer your questions, and talk through what might be helpful next.
Who is this assessment for?
Adults and adolescents (13+) who relate to the experience of ADHD, including:
- People who relate to the experience of ADHD but haven’t had a formal assessment
- Those seeking clarity after years of struggling
- Anyone needing documentation for NDIS, workplace, or educational support
- People wanting to explore medication pathways
- Those wondering whether they may be both autistic and ADHD
Note: Psychologists can’t prescribe medication, but our reports give psychiatrists what they need to support you. We can refer you to neurodiversity-affirming psychiatrists we trust.
ADHD coaching
Beyond assessment, we offer ADHD coaching to help you build practical systems that fit your life. Strategies for focus, organisation, and actually getting things done.
What's included
- Comprehensive clinical report: A detailed account of how ADHD shows up for you, with clear assessment outcomes if criteria are met.
- Feedback session: Time with your clinician to discuss findings and ask questions.
- Personalised recommendations: Suggestions for strategies, supports, and next steps tailored to you.
- Documentation for your needs: Official documentation suitable for psychiatrists, NDIS applications, or workplace and educational accommodations.
Practical information
- Location: Assessments are available in-person at our Brunswick East office or via telehealth across Australia.
- Time involved: The assessment session takes approximately 2-3 hours, with breaks included. The full process, including questionnaires, interviews, and report writing, typically takes several weeks.
- Support people: They are welcome to join for the interview.
- How to prepare: Bring any previous reports or school records if you have them. Come rested, hydrated, and having taken your usual medications. There’s no need to prepare or study, we want to understand you as you are.
Fees and funding
Assessment fees vary based on complexity, and a deposit is required when booking. Funding options include:
- Some private health funds offer limited rebates (check with your provider)
- Our reports can support NDIS applications
- Medicare rebates may be available for people under 25 with a specialist referral (from a psychiatrist or paediatrician) for “complex neurodevelopmental assessment”
- Reports support psychiatrist consultations for medication
Beyond the assessment
Your assessment is just the beginning. We offer ongoing support including:
- ADHD coaching: Build practical skills and systems that fit your life. Our coaches help you develop strategies for focus, organisation, time management, task initiation, and emotional regulation. Available in-person or online. Learn more
- Therapy: Work through anxiety, burnout, or emotional regulation challenges. Learn more
- Resources: ADHD-specific strategies and community connections. (Coming soon)
How we work
At Mindkit, we practice from a neurodiversity-affirming perspective:
- We understand ADHD as difference, not deficit
- We recognise late identification and masked presentations
- We look at you as a whole person, not just checklists
- We’re available for ongoing coaching and therapy after assessment
- We explore ADHD and autism together when it’s relevant
- We’re clear about our process, fees, and what to expect
Questions about assessment?
If you’re considering an assessment or want to know more, we’re available to talk through what might be right for you.
ADHD Coaching
Our coaches help you turn understanding into action. Regular sessions can help to develop strategies for time management, task initiation, organisation, and emotional regulation. Focused on your goals, whether that’s work, relationships, or daily life. Available in-person or online.