Many parents reach out because they’re noticing changes in their child’s focus, organisation, or behaviour, and they’re unsure what these signs mean. You might be seeing your child struggle to stay on task, become easily distracted, act impulsively, or find it hard to manage routines at home or school. It’s completely understandable to feel uncertain or worried when these challenges start affecting your child’s confidence or daily life. Our role is to help you understand what may be contributing to these difficulties and to guide you through the next steps in a supportive, clear way.
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An ADHD assessment explores the different factors that can affect attention, behaviour, and self‑regulation. This may include looking at how your child focuses, processes information, manages impulses, and copes with everyday demands. We also consider other aspects of learning and emotional wellbeing, as these can sometimes look similar to attention difficulties. The goal is to help you understand your child’s profile so you can make informed decisions about the support that may be helpful at home and at school.
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Every assessment is tailored to your child’s age, developmental stage, and individual needs. We take the time to understand your child’s experiences across different settings, and we explain everything in clear, everyday language so you feel informed and supported throughout the process.
Comprehensive ADHD Assessments
Our process begins with a detailed initial consultation with parents. This helps us gather a thorough understanding of your child’s behaviour, learning, and emotional wellbeing. While we assess for ADHD, we also explore other contributing factors such as:
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Anxiety and mood concerns
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Behavioural issues
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Executive functioning skills (e.g. planning, organisation, self-regulation)
When needed, we may conduct structured interviews with parents and/or your child to gather more detailed behavioural information.
We also carry out an assessment of cognitive functioning to identify your child’s unique learning strengths and areas of difficulty. This allows us to observe how attention-related behaviours may be affecting their performance and daily functioning.
A Supportive, Child-Friendly Approach
Our experienced Psychologists use a warm and engaging approach to help your child feel at ease throughout the process. We tailor each assessment to your child’s age, needs, and personality—ensuring we get accurate, meaningful results.
You’ll receive a personalised report with clear, practical insights and recommendations to support your child at home and school.
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If you’re unsure whether an ADHD assessment is the right step, you’re welcome to contact our reception team to talk through your concerns. We’re here to help you understand your options and to support you in finding the pathway that best fits your child’s needs
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A note on ADHD assessments for children and teens Assessments at the Literacy and Learning Centre are completed by Psychologists. For those seeking medication pathways for the treatment of ADHD, a paediatric assessment is needed. Our reports can be shared with your child’s paediatrician to assist in this process; however, it is important to note that all paediatricians will follow their own assessment process. An assessment does not guarantee that medication will be prescribed. Assessments completed at the Literacy and Learning Centre will provide a detailed description of a child’s strengths and weaknesses in a report. This information will assist parents and teachers to better understand and manage their child’s neurodivergence, with detailed strategies for support provided.