Adult ADHD Assessments

Holding everything together can hide how hard it is.

ADHD is not always obvious from the outside. An adult assessment looks at lifelong patterns of attention, organisation, impulsivity and emotional regulation, and how they affect everyday functioning.

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ADHD can be overlooked in women

Some women reach adulthood without recognising that the effort required to stay organised, meet deadlines, manage emotions or keep up with everyday demands may be connected to ADHD.

Good results at school, a successful career or appearing organised do not necessarily show how much work is happening behind the scenes. Coping strategies can also become harder to maintain during periods of increased demand or hormonal change.

You may be seeking an assessment after recognising similar traits in a child or family member, learning more about ADHD, or reaching a point where existing strategies no longer feel sustainable.

Your adult ADHD assessment

Look beyond a checklist to the pattern across your life.

An assessment may explore:

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attention, distractibility and forgetfulness
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planning, organisation and time management
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starting, switching and completing tasks
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restlessness or impulsive decisions
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emotional regulation and sensitivity to stress
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sleep and energy
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the effect on work, study, finances, relationships and daily responsibilities
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childhood and school experiences
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mental health, physical health and medication
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hormonal or life-stage changes that may affect symptoms

The process may involve clinical interviews, validated questionnaires, developmental history and information from previous reports or someone who knows you well. What is required will depend on Mahila's confirmed assessment pathway.

If available, bring school reports, previous psychological or medical assessments, a list of medicines and supplements, and notes about the concerns that prompted you to seek an assessment.

Discussing a diagnosis at Mahila Women's Clinic

Screening is not the same as diagnosis

Online questionnaires and social media content can help someone recognise possible traits, but they cannot confirm ADHD.

A diagnostic assessment considers whether symptoms began in childhood, occur across more than one area of life and cause meaningful difficulty. It must also consider other possible explanations or overlapping conditions, including anxiety, depression, trauma, sleep disorders, autism, medication effects and hormonal changes.

The outcome may be an ADHD diagnosis, another explanation, a recommendation for further assessment or a combination of findings.

What happens after the assessment

The next step depends on the findings and the clinical pathway available at Mahila. It may include education, practical strategies, psychological support, workplace or study adjustments, treatment of overlapping conditions or referral to another clinician.

Medication is one possible part of ADHD treatment, but it is not the only one. Diagnosis, initiation and prescribing of stimulant medication are governed by professional and Victorian regulatory requirements. Mahila's specific role in diagnosis and medication management will be stated clearly once confirmed.

Appointment length

Choose the appointment type that matches where you are in your care. Exact fees follow the medical consultation fee schedule unless a service page states a different confirmed fee.

New patients
45-minute consultation
Returning patients (follow-up)
Up to 20 minutes. If the consultation runs longer, an additional fee may be charged.

Medical consultation fees are listed below. Confirm appointment and fee details with reception when booking.

Medical consultation fees

Mahila Women's Clinic is a private billing practice. The following medical consultation fees apply unless a service page states a different confirmed fee.

A Medicare rebate may apply to an eligible medical consultation. The item billed depends on the service provided, the actual consultation time, the clinician and Medicare requirements.

Procedures, pathology, imaging, products, equipment and other services may involve additional costs. Relevant additional fees should be shown on the individual service page or discussed before the service is provided.

Medical consultation fees by appointment length
Consultation length	Clinic fee
Less than 20 minutes	$150
Up to 30 minutes	$280
Up to 45 minutes	$380
60 minutes or longer	$450

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