3.Try calling the ADHD Foundation helpline to see if they are aware of any lower-fee charging psychiatrists, or psychologists for assessment and treatment options.2.Ensure you get a mental health care plan if going to see a psychologist, so that you have some Medicare rebate.1.Join online groups (Facebook etc), read books about ADHD in women, and access as much online information and support as you can.To maximise the affordability of getting help, I would consider the following: We need to work towards having ADHD assessments better funded by medicare or available without cost in the public health system. This unfortunately makes it very hard for many to access treatment.
However, a rough estimate is that can range anywhere from around $600 to over $1000. The costs of these assessments vary and there are some medicare rebates for seeing a psychiatrist for assessment. The important thing is to find one who has experience and knowledge of ADHD. What’s the best approach for undiagnosed peri-menopausal women with mounting ADHD symptoms to seek assessment? And what is it typically costing women to access help? Are there options for women with no private cover to find affordable help without waiting years? Thanks so much !Īs an adult I would suggest seeing either a psychiatrist who specialises in adult ADHD or a psychologist experienced in the diagnosis of ADHD. To find a list of psychiatrists where you can select a specialisation such as ADHD or autism I would suggest Your Health in Mind. Both referrals and waitlist spots are handy to have up your sleeve. Ultimately, regardless of whether it ends up being the psychiatrist doing the assessment for both, or whether the psychologist does some assessment as well, consideration of both medication and non-medication treatment options is best practice. facebook groups for neurodivergent people and ask for recommendations in your area). You could also join some online forums (e.g. You will want to search online to find which psychiatrists and psychologists have sufficient expertise with ADHD -if they mention it on their website then that is a good indicator. You will need to go to your GP and request a referral to a psychiatrist (if interested in medication as a treatment option), and to a psychologist (with a mental health care plan). Get on waitlists, as it may take a while at this point, so don’t delay. If you are suspecting, then you are probably ready to seek an assessment. Can you provide online resources for those of us who suspect we may be living with one or both of these conditions, and outline the process for a medical diagnosis in Australia? I live in Melbourne, work full-time, and have naturally/deliberately developed strategies for managing - but think I’m ready to take the next steps with the intent of properly treating the detrimental aspects. I’m not a fan of self-diagnosis (though recognise it can be an important first step). Hi, I’m an adult female who has been looking into autism and ADHD for a little while now.
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