ADHD Assessment & Treatment
For a lot of people an ADHD diagnosis is the moment a lifetime of confusion starts to make sense - why things felt harder than they should, why focus and organisation didn't come naturally and why they always felt a step behind everyone else.
If any of that sounds familiar we can help.
How it works
At Family Health Matters we offer a thorough structured ADHD Assessment and Treatment pathway led by, Michal Noonan, NP and Claire Orbell, registered psychologist. This is a multidisciplinary approach where you get real answers and a real plan that actually works for your brain.
Our ADHD Assessment service is currently available for patients aged 18 and above and we are pleased to advise that assessment for patients aged 6 to 18 is coming soon.
All ADHD diagnoses are peer-reviewed through our clinical governance team on Wednesdays.
Ready to get answers?
You have spent long enough wondering and second-guessing yourself and the answers you deserve are closer than you think. Book online here to get started.
No more guessing. No more self-doubt. Just clarity and a plan.
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Step 1 - Your first step is to complete the measures package sent to you via email and send measures to collaterals.
You will leave with early clinical insight into whether ADHD is likely and a clear understanding of what your next steps look like.
After we have collected your measures, your case is peer reviewed at our clinical governance weekly meeting
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Step 2 - Comprehensive ADHD Assessment · 50 minutes · In person or via telehealth Plus $75.00 ECG if clinically required
This is where we go deeper and this is where you get your answer.
Once your Step 1 results have been reviewed and your clinician has confirmed you are suitable to proceed, we will book your assessment appointment.
This step includes a structured clinical interview with our specialist ADHD clinician, a multidisciplinary review by our clinical team, a full written report with your diagnosis if applicable and clear recommendations and all baseline physical and blood tests. An ECG will be arranged if clinically indicated at an additional cost of $75.00.
It is thorough, structured and designed to give you the clearest possible picture of what is going on.
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Step 3 - Treatment Planning
This is where things start to shift.
Once your assessment is complete you will have a dedicated treatment planning appointment to go through your results, understand your diagnosis and receive a personalised plan for what comes next. Your options will be clearly explained and may include medication if appropriate, any inital scrtherapy and counselling recommendations and practical lifestyle and functional medicine strategies to support your brain day to day.
If medication is the right fit for you our specialist Nurse Practitioner will safely initiate and manage your treatment with care and expertise every step of the way.
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Step 4 - Follow up consults: medication adjustments and update care plan
After your treatment planning, there are two follow up consultations to check on your progress and help with prescription management and update your support plan. These are arranged to be respectively arranged 2 and 6 weeks after the treatment planning.
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What Does It Cost?
This covers all steps from your initial screening appointment through to your 6 week follow up. All fees are payable upfront
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You Don't Need to Be Our Patient
This service is open to everyone aged 18 and above regardless of whether you are currently enrolled with us. Simply visit familyhealthmatters.nz and enrol online as a casual patient then request an ADHD appointment and we will take it from there. It really is that straightforward.
Our Process
Initial ADHD Consultation + Screening
Your starting point is a real conversation with Michal Noonan or Jane Sutton — no referral needed and open to all patients. You will leave with early clinical insight into whether ADHD is likely and a clear picture of what comes next.
Comprehensive ADHD Assessment
Once your results have been reviewed and your clinician confirms you are ready to proceed, you will have a thorough structured 60-minute assessment including a clinical interview, multidisciplinary review and a full written report with your diagnosis and clear recommendations.
Treatment Planning
Your personalised plan is built around you — covering medication if appropriate, therapy recommendations and practical strategies to support your brain day to day. Our specialist Nurse Practitioner will safely initiate and manage your treatment every step of the way.
Follow ups and Prescriptions
We don't stop at diagnosis. We are here for ongoing check-ins, follow up tests, prescription management and continued support as you move forward with confidence and clarity.