Understanding ADHD,
at any age.
ADHD assessment in the Upper Hunter for children, teenagers and adults with Dr Layth Almallah, close to home in Aberdeen. This is a private service, so a fee applies, and reception will give you the cost before you book.
Good to know before you book.
With Dr Layth Almallah
Dr Almallah provides ADHD assessment and ongoing management for children, teenagers and adults.
He is a Member of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
Book with Dr AlmallahA private service
ADHD assessment and management is not bulk billed, so a fee applies.
Reception will give you the cost before you book.
Call for the cost: (02) 6543 8424Bring the background
School reports, notes about what you have noticed, and any previous reports all help.
For adults, school reports or input from a parent can show patterns from childhood.
What to bringMore than one visit
A thorough assessment usually takes more than one appointment.
Ongoing reviews help adjust the plan as life changes.
See how it works
Find the care that fits.
Choose a topic to see what is involved, the questions people ask most, and how to book.
When it is more than being busy.
ADHD is considered when difficulties with attention, activity or impulse control are persistent, more than expected for a child's age, and affect daily life at home and school. Some children are quiet daydreamers rather than disruptive, so their difficulties can be missed.
Assessment looks at your child's history and development, information from home and school, and other possible causes such as hearing, sleep, anxiety or learning difficulties.
- Book an assessment for my child
- Talk it through with your GP
- Tests, treatment or referral if needed
- Follow-up and review
Do I need a note from the school?
It is not essential to book, but information from school is very helpful, because ADHD signs usually show up in more than one setting.
Will other professionals be involved?
Depending on your child's needs, a paediatrician, psychologist or other professionals may be involved, and they set their own fees.
It is never too late to understand.
Many adults are first recognised with ADHD later in life, often when work, study or parenting become harder to manage, or when their child is assessed. Women and girls are more likely to have the quieter, inattentive presentation and be missed.
An adult assessment looks at your current difficulties and your history from childhood, and checks for other conditions that can look similar, such as anxiety, depression or sleep problems.
- Book an adult assessment
- Talk it through with your GP
- Tests, treatment or referral if needed
- Follow-up and review
Can adults be diagnosed with ADHD?
Yes. ADHD begins in childhood, but many people are first assessed as adults.
What if I do not have school reports?
That is okay. Input from a parent or someone who knew you as a child can also help.
Getting ready.
Write down examples of the difficulties you or your child are having, when they started and where they happen. Bring school reports, letters from teachers, and any previous reports from health or education professionals.
Bring a list of current medicines and health conditions, and your Medicare card.
- Book an ADHD appointment
- Talk it through with your GP
- Tests, treatment or referral if needed
- Follow-up and review
Do I need a referral?
Ask reception when you book. Some parts of care, such as specialist involvement, may need a referral from your GP.
How long are the appointments?
ADHD appointments are longer than a standard visit. Reception will book the right amount of time.
Support that fits your life.
If ADHD is diagnosed, management is tailored to you. It can include education about ADHD, practical strategies, psychological support, school or workplace adjustments and, for some people, medicine. Your doctor will talk through the benefits and risks of each option.
Regular reviews help adjust the plan as needs change, such as starting high school, a new job or a busy life stage, without the drive to a bigger town.
- Book a review
- Talk it through with your GP
- Tests, treatment or referral if needed
- Follow-up and review
How often are reviews?
It depends on your plan. Your doctor will suggest a review schedule.
Can strategies help without medicine?
Practical strategies are an important part of managing ADHD, and work alongside other support.
The numbers worth knowing.
Key facts about screening and care, at a glance.
What is due at your age?
Australia's screening programs start at different ages and run on different timeframes. Move the slider to see what generally applies.
40years
General information about Australian programs, not a personal plan. Talk it through with your GP.
Everyone involved, around you.
Your care can involve more than one person. Choose a part of your care team to see how it fits together.
How an ADHD assessment works.
- Ask for an ADHD appointment
- Reception gives you the cost
- Longer appointment booked
- With Dr Almallah
- Notes on difficulties
- School reports
- Previous reports
- Medicine list
- Detailed conversation
- Questionnaires
- Input from home or school
- Checking other causes
- Results explained
- Management options
- Other professionals if needed
- School or work supports
- Regular follow-up
- Adjust the plan
- Life stage changes
- Ongoing care close to home
Meet your ADHD doctor.
ADHD assessment and ongoing management at Aberdeen Surgery is provided by Dr Layth Almallah.
ADHD care, close to homePrivate service, fee quoted first
Dr Layth Almallah
General Practitioner, Member of the RACGP. ADHD assessment and ongoing management.
Partnering with you to achieve better health through personalised care.
Dr Layth Almallah is a General Practitioner and a Member of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). He completed postgraduate training in Family Medicine overseas, and continues his professional development in Australia.
He cares for patients of all ages, with a focus on prevention, early intervention and the long-term management of acute and chronic conditions, and believes in building long-term relationships with his patients. Dr Layth welcomes new patients. ADHD assessment and management is a private service, so a fee applies.
A careful look at development, behaviour and learning, with input from parents and teachers about home and school.
ADHD assessment and management is a private service, so a fee applies. Reception will give you the cost before you book. General GP consultations with Dr Almallah are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
Make the most of your appointment.
A little preparation gives you and your GP more time for what matters to you.
What to bring
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What your care will cost.
ADHD assessment and management at Aberdeen Surgery is a private service, so a fee applies. Reception will give you the cost before you book. Other professionals involved, such as psychologists or paediatricians, set their own fees, and some may attract Medicare rebates.
Private fee
Private services
ADHD assessment and ongoing management with Dr Almallah. Reception will give you the cost before you book.
Set by the provider
Other providers
Psychologists, paediatricians and psychiatrists set their own fees. Medicare rebates may apply.
Bulk billed
GP consultations
General GP consultations for other health concerns, for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
If things change between visits.
- Getting worse?(02) 6543 8424Call reception and tell them things have changed, so you can be seen at the right time.
- When we are closed1800 022 222healthdirect, for health advice any time of day or night. Kids Helpline is on 1800 55 1800.
- In an emergency000Thoughts of suicide or self-harm. The nearest emergency departments are at Muswellbrook and Scone hospitals.
Signs that need urgent help
- Thoughts of suicide or self-harm
- Severe distress, aggression or a risk to safety
- Severe chest pain, a racing heart or fainting
- If you or someone else is in danger, call 000
ADHD assessment questions, answered.
If yours is not here, call (02) 6543 8424 and reception will help.
Who provides ADHD assessment at Aberdeen Surgery?
Dr Layth Almallah provides ADHD assessment and ongoing management for children, teenagers and adults.
Is ADHD assessment bulk billed?
No. It is a private service, so a fee applies. Reception will give you the cost before you book.
How many appointments does it take?
A thorough assessment usually takes more than one appointment.
Can adults be assessed?
Yes. Many people are first assessed as adults.
What should I bring?
Notes on the difficulties, school reports, any previous reports, a list of medicines and your Medicare card.
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Related reading and services.
- ADHD assessment: what to expectHealth Journal article
- ADHD in adultsHealth Journal article
- ADHD in childrenHealth Journal article
- ADHD in women and girlsHealth Journal article
- Living with ADHDHealth Journal article
- Mental health careService
This page is general health information. It is not advice about your own situation and does not replace a consultation with your doctor. In an emergency, call 000.
Start with a conversation.
Book online any hour, or call reception from 8:00am, Monday to Friday. Bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.