ADHD and ASD assessments for children, using age-appropriate tools, observation, and parent/teacher input to support understanding at an early stage.
ADHD and ASD assessments for adolescents, focusing on academic demands, social settings, and input from both parents and schools.
Comprehensive ADHD and ASD assessments for adults, focusing on challenges in work, study, relationships, and daily life.
No, you don’t need a referral to book an assessment. You can enquire directly with our team to get started.
Assessments are conducted by qualified clinicians with experience in ADHD and ASD. They use evidence-based tools and structured interviews to ensure accuracy.
The full process usually takes between 2–4 weeks, depending on availability and how quickly questionnaires and sessions are completed.
Most assessments involve 2–3 sessions, including a detailed clinical interview, questionnaires, and feedback. This varies between the assessment required also.
You’ll receive a comprehensive written report that outlines the findings, diagnosis (if applicable), and recommendations for support, treatment, and referrals.
Yes. Simchat Health Care provides formal ADHD assessments conducted by registered clinicians. Reports are suitable for GPs, psychiatrists, paediatricians, and schools. They are not screening tools or provisional questionnaires, they are full diagnostic assessments.
Yes. Telehealth assessments are available Australia-wide. These sessions are delivered securely online, using the same evidence-based tools and processes as in-person assessments. For families on the Central Coast, in-person appointments are also available at our clinic.
Yes. We provide ADHD and ASD assessments for children, teenagers, and adults. The process is adapted to suit the age group, for example, involving parents and teachers in child and adolescent assessments, and focusing on work/study challenges for adults.
After the final session, your psychologist prepares a comprehensive report. A feedback session is then scheduled to go through the results and discuss next steps. Depending on the outcome, your GP, psychiatrist, paediatrician, or other support providers may use the report to guide ongoing care.
No. AHPRA requires us to clarify that assessment does not guarantee a particular treatment or outcome. Your report can be provided to your GP, psychiatrist, or paediatrician, who will determine whether medication or other supports are appropriate.
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Reach out to our compassionate team at Simchat Health Centre and let us support your family’s wellbeing. Contact us today.
Reach out to our compassionate team at Simchat Health Centre and let us support your family’s wellbeing. Contact us today.
