ADHD Assessments For Adults.

Kind, thorough adult ADHD assessments with practical next steps.

The Bigger Picture

An adult ADHD assessment isn’t about a label. It sits in the context of your life. We join the dots so results make sense in your day to day.

We consider sleep, mood, anxiety, trauma, autism, learning history, hormones, and medication effects. We look at masking, burnout, and how tasks, tech, and environments shape attention and organisation at work, study, and home.

You receive a plain English summary, a profile of strengths and friction points, and clear next steps. We outline options for workplace or university adjustments, routines and tech aids, and we can liaise with your GP or psychiatrist if helpful. You don’t leave with just a label. You leave with a plan you can use.

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**When An Assessment Can Help.**

Common signs include:

Longstanding distractibility and lost items
Starting many tasks yet finishing few
Time blindness and missed appointments
Restless body or mind that will not switch off
Impulsivity in talk, spending, or choices
Big swings in energy across the week
Hyperfocus that is hard to shift from
Struggles with planning, prioritising, and memory
Email or admin pileups despite effort
Trouble with study or work deadlines
Relationship strain from lateness or forgetfulness
History of school issues now making sense
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Differences are not failings. Understanding them unlocks the right supports.

**What We Assess And How It Works.**

What we assess:

Developmental and psychosocial history
Structured interview such as DIVA‑5 or ACE
Adult rating scales such as ASRS and CAARS
Executive skills like BRIEF‑A
Continuous performance tests such as CPT 3 where suitable
Screening for anxiety, mood, sleep, autism, and learning
Cognitive testing where indicated such as WAIS‑IV
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How it works:

Intake session. You can bring a trusted person if you wish.
Questionnaires for you and, if helpful, someone who knows you well.
Assessment sessions with structured tasks and conversation.
Optional workplace or university consult with your consent.
Feedback session with clear, practical recommendations.
A plain language report for health and workplace supports.
Follow up to review progress and next steps.
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We can liaise with your GP or psychiatrist to support referrals and care plans.

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Helpful Answers For Parents.

Many adults wonder if difficulties with focus, organisation, or impulsivity could be linked to ADHD. Some seek answers after a child is diagnosed, while others recognise patterns that have affected them for years. An ADHD assessment can provide clarity, self-understanding, and access to the right supports. Below are some of the most common questions adults ask us at Unbound Minds about ADHD assessments.

Why would I seek an ADHD assessment as an adult?

An assessment can help explain ongoing challenges with concentration, time management, or emotional regulation. It can also support access to workplace or study adjustments, guide treatment options, and inform funding applications such as the NDIS.

What does the assessment process involve?

We take a comprehensive approach, including a detailed developmental and medical history, structured clinical interviews, standardised ADHD questionnaires, and when possible, input from family members or partners. This ensures we gather a complete picture.

How long does the assessment take?

The process usually occurs across multiple sessions. This allows us to explore your history, complete assessment tools thoroughly, and prepare a detailed report with personalised recommendations.

What happens after the assessment?

Yes. Our psychologists are qualified to provide a formal ADHD diagnosis where appropriate. This diagnosis can be used to inform treatment planning, guide workplace or educational accommodations, and support applications for funding or additional services.

Can Unbound Minds provide a formal diagnosis of ADHD in adults?

Take TheFirst Step.

Attention and organisation don’t have to be constant battles. With a neuroaffirming, evidence based adult ADHD assessment, you can understand your profile, reduce friction at home and work, and find strategies that actually stick. You’ll receive practical recommendations and a plain language report for your GP or psychiatrist. Enquire today to start a steady, personalised pathway.

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Unbound Minds provides general mental health information and professional psychological services. This website is not a substitute for personalised medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis or require urgent support, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or seek help from your nearest emergency service.