ADHD Assessments
Clear, evidence-based ADHD assessments for children, adolescents and adults.
If attention, organisation, emotional regulation or impulse control have been ongoing challenges — for your child or for yourself — an ADHD assessment can help bring clarity.
We provide psychological ADHD assessments that are thorough, evidence-based and explained in plain language. The aim is to help you understand what’s going on and what support may be helpful moving forward.
Wondering if an ADHD Assessment is the right place to start?
People often reach out to us when:
For adults, it’s common to come to an assessment later in life — often after years of feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or like you’re constantly playing catch-up.
Wanting an assessment doesn’t mean something is “wrong”. It means you’re looking for understanding.
What is an ADHD assessment?
An ADHD assessment is a structured process designed to understand attention, executive functioning, emotional regulation, and how these affect daily life.
At Zen Society, assessments are guided by current diagnostic criteria and evidence-based tools. The process looks at the whole picture — not just symptoms in isolation.
Depending on age and individual needs, an ADHD assessment may include:
A detailed clinical interview
Developmental and background history
Questionnaires completed by parents, teachers, or the individual
Standardised assessment tools
Consideration of other factors that may impact attention or behaviour
ADHD can look different in different people, and part of the assessment process is understanding how it presents for this individual.
ADHD assessments for children and adolescents
For children and teens, ADHD can affect:
Our assessments take into account a child’s developmental stage, school environment, and family context. We aim to help parents understand not just whether ADHD criteria are met, but how a child’s strengths and challenges interact day to day.
ADHD assessments for adults
Many adults seek assessment after years of feeling:
An adult ADHD assessment can help make sense of long-standing difficulties and provide a clearer framework for understanding how your brain works.
What to expect from the assessment process
We aim to make the process clear and supportive from start to finish.
Initial appointment
We take time to understand concerns, history, and current challenges.
Assessment sessions
Assessment tools are selected based on individual needs and referral questions.
Feedback and reporting
Findings are explained in plain language, with a written report provided where applicable.
Next steps
We discuss practical recommendations and support options, which may include therapy, school guidance, or further referrals if needed.
You’ll have time to ask questions and talk through what the results mean for you or your child.
A supportive, evidence-based approach
We understand that ADHD assessments can feel daunting — especially for parents who may already feel overwhelmed, or adults who have spent years doubting themselves.
Our approach is:
Respectful and non-judgemental
Grounded in evidence-based practice
Focused on understanding strengths as well as challenges
We don’t rush the process, and we aim to make sure you leave with clarity rather than confusion.
Do I need a referral?
A GP referral is not required to book an ADHD assessment with us. If you do have a referral or supporting information from a school or other professional, you’re welcome to share this as part of the process.
Taking the next step
