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How Online ADHD Assessments Work

Initial Consult

Get connected with a Partner Psychologist to discuss your situation, and assess your eligbility for the assessment.

ADHD Assessment

If your Partner Psychologist deems it suitable, you will complete an assessment in a 2-3 follow up sessions.

Report

Upon completion, your Partner Psychologist will determine any relevant diagnosis and provide a report.

Management

Your Partner Psychologist will share your report, and discuss your management options.*

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* Psychologists in Australia are not able to prescribe medication. If you'd like to discuss medication as part of your treatment, your psychologist will be able to help you access a psychiatrist.

What You'll Pay, In Two Separate Steps

If you've been wondering about ADHD for a while, the first step isn't a full assessment, it's a conversation with your Partner Psychologist. Talk to a Partner Psychologist about your situation, and they will assess your eligibility for an ADHD assessment.

Step 1

Initial Consultation

A 50-minute appointment with an AHPRA-registered Partner Psychologist to discuss your situation. Your Partner Psychologist will assess your eligibility for an ADHD assessment.

$169

once off

$70.05out of pocket with a Mental Health Treatment Plan

Requires a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral from your GP. Rebate amounts are set by Medicare and may change.

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Step 2

Full ADHD Assessment

If your Partner Psychologist deems you eligible for an ADHD assessment, they will quote you their fee. The assessment will be completed across 2-3 sessions.

from

$899

Decide in your own time if it's right for you.

There's no obligation to proceed. You can go ahead with the assessment at the quoted price from your Partner Psychologist, take some time to think it over, or decide not to continue. If you don't proceed, you won't be charged anything further.

Why People Choose Updoc for Online ADHD Assessments

Updoc makes accessing AHPRA-Registered Pyschologists easier by being 100% online. Skip the calling around looking for an appointment, the travel, and the admin.

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No more waiting weeks

Most patients get connected to a Partner Psychologist in less than a week through Updoc.

No waiting rooms.

Get the help you need from the comfort of home. Available after-hours & weekends at no extra cost.

Qualified Practitioners

Get connected to AHPRA-Registered Psychologists who are able to provide ADHD assessments.

Transparent Pricing

No surprise fees and costs. Initial consults are from $169, and ADHD assessments are from $899.

Frequently Asked Questions about ADHD Assessments

Do you accept mental health treatment plans?

Yes, if you have a Mental Health Treatment Plan, Updoc Partner Psychologists will be able to accept them.

What's involved in an ADHD assessment?

An ADHD assessment usually spans three to four sessions.

Initial Consult: You will discuss your initial concerns. Your psychologist will take a detailed history, and determine your eligibility for the ADHD assessment.
Assessment Consult: If deemed eligible, over one or two sessions, you will complete the ADHD assessmemt which may include a further in-depth history, screening tests and tools, and data collection.
Report Consult: Upon completion of the assessments, your practitioner will review your results, make a formal diagnosis where relevant, and provide a receive an indepth report. They will discuss your results and your management options, which can include medication*

* In Australia, psychologists are unable to prescribe any medication, including ADHD medication. If medication is an option you would like to explore after your diagnosis, your psychologist will be able to connect you with a psychiatrist to discuss further.

What's the difference between a psychologist and psychiatrist?

The key difference between psychiatrists and psychologists is medical training. Both psychologists and psychiatrists are equally qualified to assess and diagnose ADHD. However, a psychiatrist is a medical doctor who has specialised training in mental health, and is able to prescribe medication. Psychologists are unable to prescribe any medication, including ADHD medication.

What if I want medication after my ADHD diagnosis?

If medication is a management option you would like to explore after your diagnosis, your psychologist will be able to connect you with a psychiatrist for ongoing support.

Will I receive a prescription for ADHD from my psychologist?

No. In Australia, psychologists can not prescribe any medication at all, including ADHD medication. If medication is a management option you would like to explore after your diagnosis, your psychologist will be able to connect you with a psychiatrist for ongoing support.

Am I guaranteed an ADHD diagnosis from my assessment?

No, completing an ADHD assessment does not guarantee a diagnosis of ADHD. Your psychologist will take a detailed history, review your assessment and clinical presentation, and make a diagnosis where appropriate.

How much does a consultation cost?

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