Worried about child ADHD but facing long queues? 2025 brings clearer pathways, better tools, and more accessible ADHD assessments. At Inspire Health and Medical, we offer ADHD assessments and autism assessments with a caring, multi‑disciplinary team. No referral needed. Sessions are self‑directed and tailored to your child. We aim for minimal wait times and offer payment plans for assessments.

WHAT’S CHANGED IN 2025

• Objective tools now sit alongside interviews and rating scales (including guidance from bodies like NICE). This helps clinicians make clearer decisions, sooner.
• Updated criteria with broader examples mean more accurate identification, especially for inattentive presentations and girls.
• Streamlined clinic pathways reduce delays from missing information and unclear next steps.

These advances support, not replace, the human element. Your child meets experienced clinicians who understand the nuances of ADHD.

WAIT TIMES: WHAT TO EXPECT

Demand is still high in public systems, so some waiting remains. Private options can offer faster access, with out‑of‑pocket costs.

At Inspire Health and Medical, our psychologists in Croydon, Lilydale, and our General Practitioner in Mitcham support timely, coordinated care. We respect diversity and inclusiveness, and we offer in‑person and telehealth appointments across our locations.

PRIMARY CARE AND WHAT’S NEXT

Primary care screening is improving access. Early checks with your GP can shorten the path from concern to care. From 2026, general practitioners and nurse practitioners are expected to have expanded abilities to diagnose and prescribe in some situations, increasing community‑based support.

PRACTICAL STEPS YOU CAN TAKE NOW

• Keep a simple behaviour log across home, school, and social settings.
• Engage teachers and school counsellors for observations or reports.
• Note any family history of ADHD, learning differences, or mental health concerns.
• Compare public and private options; ask about assessment scope, minimal wait times, and payment plans.

WHAT AN ASSESSMENT INCLUDES

• Multi‑informant input from parents, teachers, and your child.
• Objective attention and impulse‑control measures when helpful.
• A developmental history to understand the timeline and context.
• Rule‑out screening for learning concerns, anxiety, depression, or other neurodevelopmental differences.

CARE AFTER DIAGNOSIS

The most effective care combines what’s right for your child: medication (if appropriate), therapy, school supports, and parent education. Our team provides psychology, counselling, psychiatry, and GP care in one place. For affordability, our student counselling placement program offers reduced‑rate supervised therapy. Explore therapy strategies to get started.

READY TO TALK?

We are here to support you. Your privacy matters. Your experience matters.

• No referral needed.
• Sessions are self‑directed and tailored to your child.
• We aim for minimal wait times wherever possible.
• Payment plans available for assessments.
• Inclusive care that respects diversity and neurodiversity.
• Locations across Croydon, Mitcham, and Lilydale, plus telehealth.

Begin your path to a clearer understanding. Contact our experienced team or book online at www.inspirehm.com.au.