ADHD is often misunderstood as a problem of effort or motivation. Clinically, it is neither.
An ADHD assessment in Adelaide looks beyond how hard you’re trying and instead focuses on patterns. Long-standing patterns of attention regulation, impulsivity, and executive functioning.
At Integrative Psychology Associates (IPA), assessments are designed to trace those patterns back, often to childhood, and then follow them forward into adult life. ADHD is neurodevelopmental. Its roots don’t suddenly appear out of nowhere.
Analysing where these patterns began can shift how you see current struggles, and solutions become more precise.
IPA provides ADHD assessment in Adelaide and across South Australia via telehealth, using evidence-based diagnostic frameworks grounded in structured clinical interviews and validated assessment measures.
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder that begins in childhood and affects the brain's executive functioning. Common symptoms of ADHD include difficulty paying attention, being easily distractible, having an inability to sit still or be restless, disorganisation and problems prioritising, forgetting or losing important items and impaired functioning at school, work or home. There are three types of ADHD: inattentive, hyperactive/impulsive and combined.
IPA provides assessment and diagnosis for ADHD disorder in both children and adolescents. ADHD assessments are conducted by psychologists trained in administering and interpreting standardised psychological tests. They provide information about behaviour that is severe enough to negatively impact day to day functioning.
ADHD assessment utilises standardised assessment to explore problem behaviour and comorbid disorders in children six to 18 years. It will involve a multi informant assessment that considers information obtained through interviews with parents or carers and teachers at school. For older children there is also a self-report component.
A child ADHD assessment in Adelaide often starts when everyday tasks begin to feel disproportionately hard. Sometimes a teacher raises it or parents have had a quiet sense for a while. In children and teenagers, ADHD may look like:
Constantly drifting off in class
Zoning out while doing homework
Emotional reactions that escalate faster than expected
Continuous difficulty managing routines, transitions, and belongings
We look at how these patterns show up across home and school, and how they’ve developed over time, to distinguish ADHD from anxiety, learning differences, or situational stress.
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Adults often seek assessment after years of compensating, burning out, or being told they’re disorganised, inconsistent, and too sensitive.
Our adult ADHD assessment in Adelaide explores how symptoms show up now and how they’ve shown up before.
Some might describe:
Losing focus on routine tasks
Struggling to plan, prioritise, or follow through, despite best intentions
Feeling emotionally overwhelmed with work, family, and other responsibilities
A constant state of mental tiredness or burnout
Our adult assessments examine symptom persistence, functional impact, and differential diagnoses to ensure an ADHD diagnosis in Adelaide is clinically appropriate and defensible.
Most of our ADHD assessments are completed in one single session.
One 60 to 90-minute clinical assessment
Standardised questionnaires for parents, teachers, or partners where relevant
A comprehensive written report within 24 hours (except in complex cases)
Optional follow-up session to talk through findings and recommendations
All assessments are available via telehealth. We support clients in Adelaide and across South Australia.
Better understanding of your child's behaviour and functioning
Identification and diagnosis of ADHD and comorbid disorders
Information to guide treatment and medication prescribed by medical professionals such as paediatricians and psychiatrists.
Individualised recommendations and targeted strategies
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Our AHPRA-registered adelaide psychologists have extensive experience in ADHD assessment and neurodiversity. We follow best practice guidelines, ensuring assessments are scientifically rigorous while also being sensitive to each individual’s unique needs. Our team values a holistic, person-centred approach, prioritising both accuracy and empathy throughout the assessment process.
At IPA, we offer a single-session assessment designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of ADHD. The ADHD assessment in Adelaide includes interviews, observations, and questionnaires to explore attention, impulse control, and executive functioning. We ensure the process is thorough, efficient, and focused on providing clarity and direction.
We offer telehealth assessments to clients across South Australia and beyond, ensuring access to high-quality care without the need to travel. Our secure online assessments maintain the same rigorous standards as in-person sessions, making them convenient for those with mobility challenges or those living in regional areas.
Our detailed assessment reports are trusted by Advocacy Support planners, schools, and other institutions. These reports provide the necessary documentation for securing support and accommodations, including Advocacy Support funding for interventions and tailored strategies to address challenges associated with ADHD.
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that can impact attention, impulse control, organisation, and emotional regulation. If you or someone you know is experiencing challenges with staying on task, meeting deadlines, managing impulses, or maintaining focus, an ADHD assessment in Adelaide may help clarify whether ADHD is the underlying cause.
The ADHD assessment at IPA follows a structured, one-session process done by a professional adult or child psychologist to provide a thorough understanding of the individual's needs. Our comprehensive approach includes clinical interviews, behavioural observations, and standardised rating scales to capture a holistic picture of the person's behaviour across various contexts.
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It looks different for everyone. Assessments need to be individual, not based on one list or one symptom.
