Children’s & Adolescent ADHD
If you’re wondering whether your child or teen might have ADHD, it’s a common question we hear.
At Akkadian we assess children, teens and adolescents, with care that recognises how differently ADHD shows up at each age. We provide children’s ADHD assessment in Adelaide for ages 8–12, with telehealth options for older children and teens.
Sometimes it’s the school flagging it. Sometimes it’s noticing your child can’t settle on homework, the same arguments keep happening, or they’re falling behind despite being bright.
Our approach is designed to help families understand what may be contributing to the difficulties they are seeing, and what the next steps could look like.
What are the signs of ADHD in kids and teens?
There’s no single picture. These are patterns parents often describe:
Trouble starting or finishing tasks they don’t find interesting.
Constant movement, talking or interrupting or the opposite: daydreamy, often “in their own world”.
Big emotional reactions to small frustrations.
Falling behind at school despite being capable.
A teen who’s anxious, exhausted or withdrawn, with no obvious reason.
Some children mask their difficulties, especially girls. If your gut says something’s going on, it’s worth a proper look.
For families searching for the signs of ADHD in girls, masking and less obvious symptoms can be an important part of the picture.
How our Children’s ADHD Assessment works
For children 8-12 years, we assess in person at our Adelaide clinic. For older children and teens, telehealth options are also available.
The assessment usually involves parent interviews, age-appropriate questionnaires, and a session with the young person themselves. Where it’s useful, we’ll ask the school to contribute observations as well.
This age-specific approach helps us understand how ADHD may be affecting learning, behaviour, emotions and day-to-day life at home and school.
What happens after a Children’s ADHD Assessment?
A diagnosis on its own doesn’t change much. What helps is what you do with it.
We’ll talk through support options that suit your family, including behavioural strategies, school adjustments and practical next steps.
Where appropriate, we can also explain what ongoing support may look like and how to work with your child’s existing care team.
Get started with an ADHD assessment for kids in Adelaide
If you’ve been carrying this question for a while, an ADHD assessment for kids in Adelaide is a good way to get a clearer understanding of what may be going on.
We can explain which assessment pathway is appropriate based on your child’s age and whether an in-person or telehealth appointment is available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages do you assess for ADHD?
We assess children, teens and adolescents. Children aged 8–12 are assessed in person at our Adelaide clinic, while older children and teens may also have telehealth options.
Will my child need to be in the ADHD assessment?
The assessment usually includes a session with the young person as well as parent interviews and age-appropriate questionnaires. The exact process depends on your child’s age and circumstances.
Do you offer school reports or support with accommodations?
Where useful, we can ask the school to contribute observations to the assessment. We can also talk through practical school adjustments and support options that may suit your child.
What if my child is not diagnosed with ADHD?
An assessment can still help clarify what may be contributing to the difficulties your child is experiencing. We can discuss the findings and appropriate next steps with you.
Do you assess autism in children as well as ADHD?
Autism can overlap with ADHD, and we can discuss whether an autism assessment may also be relevant when there are concerns about both.
What are the signs of ADHD in girls?
Signs of ADHD in girls can be less obvious and may include daydreaming, difficulty starting tasks, emotional overwhelm, anxiety or falling behind despite being capable. Some girls also work hard to mask their difficulties.
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Over 8,000 families across Australia have trusted our team for child and teen ADHD assessments, identifying early signs of ADHD in girls and boys to unlock brighter futures.
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