ADHD Assessments Melbourne

Assess attention, executive functioning, and the real-world impacts of ADHD

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understanding your attention and executive functioning profile

what is an ADHD assessment

ADHD assessment is more than running through a checklist. We evaluate DSM-5-TR criteria, developmental and family history, cross-setting impacts, and screen carefully for conditions that can look like — or co-occur with — ADHD. Moi Clinic offers ADHD assessment in Rowville and Frankston for children, adolescents, and adults.

Areas we explore in an ADHD assessment:

  • Inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity: Reviewed against DSM-5-TR criteria across multiple settings and informants.
  • Developmental history: Understanding when difficulties first emerged and how they have evolved over time.
  • Functional impact: How attention difficulties affect school, study, work, relationships, daily routines, and emotional regulation.
  • Differential diagnosis: Ruling out anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and learning issues that can produce similar symptoms.
  • Co-occurring conditions: Identifying whether ADHD presents alongside autism, learning disorders, mood difficulties, or trauma-related symptoms.

getting curious about your attention profile

what can an ADHD assessment help with

  • An overall cognitive profile (including index-level strengths and relative vulnerabilities)
  • Interpretation focused on real-world learning and functioning, not just numbers
  • Recommendations for learning supports, pacing, environmental adjustments, and therapy targets where relevant
  • We offer reasonable adjustments to support access, including breaks, sensory accommodations, and alternative pathways where clinically appropriate.
  • For clients with communication differences, we can discuss non-verbal or reduced-language approaches depending on the referral question

DIVA-5 / Young DIVA-5

Structured clinical interview for ADHD in adults and adolescents

Rating Scales

Multi-informant standardised questionnaires across settings and informants

Functional Assessment

Evaluation of impacts on school, study, work, relationships, and daily routines

ADHD Assessment Clinic Melbourne

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About Moi Clinic

A safe space to explore your ADHD assessment

At Moi Clinic, our assessment psychologists bring a thorough, evidence-based, and compassionate approach to ADHD assessment. We work collaboratively with you, your family, and other treating professionals to ensure assessment findings translate into real-world supports. We are here to help you understand yourself — not simply to produce a report. We offer reasonable adjustments including shorter sessions, breaks, and sensory accommodations where needed.

ADHD Assessment Process

Here's what you can expect from our cognitive assessment service

We understand that every individual’s mental health journey is unique. That’s why our Psychology service takes a personalised approach to assessments.

01

Intake Assessment

We begin by clarifying your referral question, gathering developmental history, and identifying your goals. Where relevant, we request school reports, teacher questionnaires, or workplace information ahead of assessment sessions.

02

Assessment Process

Assessment typically spans one to two sessions. We use the DIVA-5 or Young DIVA-5, standardised rating scales from multiple informants, and a functional evaluation to build a thorough clinical picture.

03

Report Writing & Feedback

Following assessment, we prepare a written report with diagnostic impressions aligned with DSM-5-TR, a functional formulation, and practical recommendations. A feedback session follows to walk through results and agree on next steps.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a GP referral?

A GP referral is not always required for an ADHD assessment. However, if you are seeking a Medicare rebate, your GP or psychiatrist may need to provide a referral under a Mental Health Treatment Plan. Contact us and we can advise on what applies to your situation.

What ages do you assess?

We assess children, adolescents, and adults. The tools and approach we use are tailored to your age, referral question, and presenting needs.

How many sessions will it take?

This depends on your age, complexity, and the breadth of the referral question. A straightforward ADHD assessment may take two to three appointments in total, including intake and feedback. More complex presentations may require additional sessions. We will outline a plan after intake.

Can ADHD be diagnosed in one appointment?

Usually not. A high-quality ADHD assessment typically requires an intake and history session, information from multiple informants, and one or more structured assessment sessions. We will outline an assessment plan after intake.

Do you assess for ADHD in adults?

Yes. Adult ADHD is frequently underdiagnosed, particularly in women and those who masked symptoms during childhood. We use the DIVA-5, a validated structured interview for ADHD in adults, and gather collateral information where feasible to support a thorough assessment.

What is the DIVA-5?

The DIVA-5 (Diagnostic Interview for ADHD in Adults) is a structured clinical interview that evaluates DSM-5 ADHD criteria across childhood and adulthood. It explores symptoms, onset, and functional impairment across multiple life domains. We use it as part of adult ADHD assessments where clinically appropriate.

Can you assess for ADHD and autism at the same time?

Yes, where clinically indicated. ADHD and autism frequently co-occur, and a combined assessment can be more efficient and provide a more complete picture. We will clarify priorities and design the most appropriate pathway after intake — without compromising the quality of either assessment.

What happens after the report is written?

Following your written report, we hold a dedicated feedback session to walk through findings, answer your questions, and support you in planning next steps — which may include sharing the report with your GP, school, employer, or treating team as relevant.

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