ADHD Assessment

Understand your child’s academic struggles and help them reach their full potential

Get an action plan and move forward with confidence

It’s only natural for you to worry about your children and want them best for them.

So, there’s bound to be concern when school reports about your son or daughter contain any of the following comments:

• Lacks motivation
• Has trouble concentrating
• Gives up too easily
• Avoids schoolwork
• Complains about tiredness
• Has difficulty understanding what’s required
• Is forgetful
• Struggles to follow instructions
• Is constantly fidgeting
• Is impulsive
• Is hyperactive
• Has low self-esteem
• Struggles with emotional regulation

While many of the symptoms above are common in all children and young people, they could be caused by Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder affects millions of children across the world and lasts into adulthood. Almost all healthy children will display one or more of the symptoms mentioned above at one time or another.

This does NOT mean they have ADHD.

No child should be diagnosed with ADHD
without a professional assessment.

If you or your child’s teacher, Psychologist or Doctor suspect ADHD, getting a professional assessment sooner rather than later is vital. That’s where Noah Mankowitz can help.

1. Predominantly inattentive
   Makes careless mistakes, fails to pay close attention, doesn’t listen, struggles to follow instructions, is easily distracted, often loses things like toys and school equipment, forgets to do chores
2. Predominantly hyperactive or compulsive
   Squirms or fidgets when sitting, taps hands or feet, constantly on-the-go, runs and climbs in appropriate places, talks a lot, interrupts people
3. A combination of symptoms from both the above

As with many conditions, the earlier ADHD can be diagnosed, the better the outcomes usually are. Having your child professionally assessed will allow you and them to learn their strengths and employ various strategies to successfully manage the condition and help them portray their true abilities.

Although there are different ways to assess ADHD, the method supported by the most evidence-based practice is the Cognitive Assessment known as the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children | Fifth Edition (WISC-V) and Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale | Fourth Edition

WAIS–IV.

WHAT’S INVOLVED?

Assessments cover:

• Verbal comprehension
• Visual spatial awareness
• Fluid reasoning
• Working memory
• Processing speed

Noah Mankowitz is a Clinical Psychologist who works both at Alfred Health as well as privately. Noah Mankowitz specialises in mental conditions from age 8 and above, with particular interests in Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, OCD, Trauma, Self-Harm, Personality Disorders, Psychosis as well as Life Transition and Body Image. Noah Mankowitz earned his qualifications from Harvard University; Yale University as well as Deakin University and Australian Catholic University in Melbourne, Australia. In addition, Noah Mankowitz has published articles with the American Psychological Association and strives to continue contributing to the Medical and Psychology field.

Noah Mankowitz has carried out many cognitive assessments on children of all ages as well as adults. Noah knows the importance of creating a safe and comfortable space for your child.  Noah’s  patience and encouragement will relieve any stress or anxiety your child may have about taking the assessment whilst ensuring the assessment generates the results needed.

Cognitive Assessment
$1,800.00

INCLUDES:

• Full cognitive assessment
• Comprehensive psychological report
• 30 min feedback consultation
• Detailed recommendations for home and school
• Action plan for your child (created in liaison with school and healthcare professionals (where appropriate)