ADHD CLINIC
ADHD ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT WITH AXON HEALTH:
Axon Health has developed an ADHD Assessment and Treatment Clinic where assessment and treatment can be managed in the one clinic. The ADHD Clinic runs alongside our regular Psychiatry clinics and other services.
Our Team has adopted a multi-disciplinary approach to ADHD assessment and treatment, in line with clinical guidelines and best practice.
For new patients, we allocate one of our clinicians to guide you to through your journey with accessing an assessment and/or treatment. Our services include diagnostic assessments through to tailored treatment plans, liaison with treating GPs, treatment with our Psychiatrist or treatment advice for GP care.
We start with a comprehensive intake process, where you are given all the information you need, before you get started. We provide support and reminders through the intake process, making it easier to get your assessment started. For those previously diagnosed and treated, we can update assessments, screen for co-occuring conditions and review treatment plans. Where clinically appropriate, our Psychiatrist can prescribe and manage a treatment plan and can make other recommendations, as appropriate.
Other services we offer include psychological strategies, groups, general counselling, couples and family counselling.
For those under 15 years, our experienced clinicians can provide assessments and comprehensive reports with recommendations. We liaise with Paediatricians, GPs and care teams to provide integrated care.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I arrange an appointment?
Please contact us by phone: 03 51609933 or by email at admin@axonhealth.com.au to arrange for more information and our new patient form to be sent to you. You do not need a referral to commence our intake process.
Do you provide ADHD assessments for children?
We provide assessment and reports for children on request. Our assessments may be supplied to assist your child’s GP or Paediatrician in the care they provide. We unable to accept referrals for children under age 5/yet to start school.
I've been referred for a Psychiatrist consultation, can I just book with Dr Agrawal?
If you are seeking any diagnostic assessment for possible ADHD or you have been diagnosed and are seeking treatment, we will require you to attend our ADHD Intake Assessment appointment. We have designed a process to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach to ADHD assessment and treatment. Due to the wide variety and quality of assessment reports from other providers, plus the requirement for any prescriber to have made their own assessment, we cannot “just prescribe” for a newly referred patient.
How long does it take to arrange an Intake Assessment?
When we have an enquiry, we send out new patient information and a consent forms. We require these before we can proceed. Once we have completed the initial registration of a new patient, we respond quickly and can make arrangements to commence the process within 2-4 weeks.
What is the cost for an ADHD assessment?
When new patients register for our ADHD clinic, they are provided with a comprehensive information pack including our fees. There are Medicare rebates available for the Psychiatry consultations (with a valid referral) and we allow for payment of the gap fee only. We also have Afterpay and can arrange a tailored payment plan on request. Please contact our reception for the most up to date information. Fees and rebates are reviewed June 30th each year.
Is there any Bulk Billing (no cost) services?
We are unable to Bulk Bill our ADHD assessment and treatment services. If you will experience financial difficulty please discuss this with us.
For Psychiatrist appointments , it may be possible to pay the gap fee only and arrange for a Medicare doctor’s cheque to be sent by Medicare.
Is there Telehealth available and how does it work?
Our clinicians and Psychiatrist offer Telehealth appointments. We use a secure, easy-to-use video call platform designed for health.
All patients are also welcome to attend our office, we have a private Telehealth Consultation room that can be used when our Psychiatrist is offsite, and we will ensure you can connect to your appointment easily. We also offer in-person consultations at our Traralgon clinic.
If I have already been diagnosed previously and just want treatment, why do I have to see a clinician for another assessment?
We have developed our ADHD Clinic process to ensure the quality of assessment and our subsequent treatment plans. We have a professional responsibility to ensure a thorough and appropriate assessment precedes any treatment planning. We have worked hard to develop our clinic process to ensure we can provide individually tailored, appropriate and supportive care.
How do I get more information
Please email us at admin@axonhealth.com.au or phone 03 51609933 during our business hours. We will send a new patient intake and consent form with details about our ADHD clinic. We will be happy to answer any questions without any obligation.