About our ADHD Assessments
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What is ADHD?
​ADHD, or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that begins in early childhood and affects how a person pays attention and controls their impulses. ADHD affects the brain’s executive functioning — and will affect a child's ability to self-regulate and control thoughts, words, actions and emotions. Often children and teenagers with ADHD find it hard to stay focused on tasks, follow instructions, or sit still for long periods. They might also act quickly without thinking or have trouble organizing their work. However, sometimes these same symptoms can be present with other conditions such as language disorders, specific learning disorders such as dyslexia, intellectual disabilities and more. A comprehensive assessment is required to determine whether the child's difficulties are due to ADHD or another condition.
It's important to remember that ADHD is not about being lazy or not trying hard enough—it's a real difference in how the brain works, and with the right support and strategies, kids with ADHD can learn to manage their symptoms and succeed in school and other activities.
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​What is the process?
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Complete the Contact form or email directly to rachael@fordpsychology.com.au
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We will contact you to arrange an appointment time (a $500 deposit applies at the time of booking).
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Ford Psychology will email you a client form as well as two background questionnaires (one for a parent/caregiver and one for a teacher). For ADHD Assessments, further questionnaires will be provided to complete.
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Assessments will be conducted over two sessions:
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Session 1 (2 hrs duration) is an assessment of cognitive functioning (for children aged 4-7 years - the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence – Fourth Edition (WPPSI-iV), for those aged 6-16 years, the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children – Fifth Edition (WISC-V))
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Session 2 (2 hrs duration) is an assessment of academic achievement using the Weschler Individual Achievement Test Third Edition - (WIAT-II)
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A full report and a feedback session (lasting approximately 1 hour) is provided 4-6 weeks following the assessment.​
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How much does it cost?
​ADHD Assessment Total $2,100 inc. GST.
($500 deposit at time of booking and balance due prior to receiving final report).
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