About ADHD Doctors Tasmania
Children
What is Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
What is Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
ADHD Doctors Tasmania is a service for Adults and adolescents over the age of 13.
Referrals for children under 13 will not progress.
Some children over the age of 13 will also not be suitable for Telehealth appointments, please consider this carefully.
All children aged 16 and under will need a letter from their regular GP to be seen at ADHD Doctors Tasmania.
What is Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
What is Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
What is Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is considered a neurodevelopmental disorder that typically emerges before the age of 12.
Symptoms involve challenges with attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that are not appropriate for a person's age and affect their daily activities, such as family life and community involvement.
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is considered a neurodevelopmental disorder that typically emerges before the age of 12.
Symptoms involve challenges with attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that are not appropriate for a person's age and affect their daily activities, such as family life and community involvement.
ADHD is among the most prevalent neurodevelopmental conditions and it can also be identified for the first time during adulthood. While the exact causes are uncertain, various factors can increase the likelihood of developing ADHD.
ADHD often runs in families.
How do I get referred to ADHD Doctors Tasmania?
What is Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
Why do I need to see a specialist such as a Psychiatrist?
You can self refer, just use the link provided on this page.
If you have a regular GP, they can also refer you if they don't have capacity to help you.
Referrals from Psychiatrist, Psychologists and ADHD Coaches are welcome.
Why do I need to see a specialist such as a Psychiatrist?
Why do I need to see a specialist such as a Psychiatrist?
Why do I need to see a specialist such as a Psychiatrist?
If you've been diagnosed with ADHD, having a report from a specialist Psychiatrist or Paediatrician is necessary if you're considering treatment with specific medications. This is part of the legislation requirement in each state.
If your diagnosis was conducted comprehensively by a Psychologist, the Specialist's assessment will be guided
If you've been diagnosed with ADHD, having a report from a specialist Psychiatrist or Paediatrician is necessary if you're considering treatment with specific medications. This is part of the legislation requirement in each state.
If your diagnosis was conducted comprehensively by a Psychologist, the Specialist's assessment will be guided by the ADHD evaluation done by the Psychologist, providing valuable information.
Any Psychiatrist or Paediatrician in Australia can facilitate this process for patients in Tasmania.
What services does ADHD Doctors Tasmania offer?
Why do I need to see a specialist such as a Psychiatrist?
What services does ADHD Doctors Tasmania offer?
ADHD Doctors Tasmania can offer General Practitioner (GP) referrals to Psychiatrists for diagnosis and can facilitate care coordination, including GP-led co-prescribing for ADHD following a specialist diagnosis.
The clinic operates through collaborative efforts with telehealth psychiatrists, psychologists, the patient's regular GP, and ot
ADHD Doctors Tasmania can offer General Practitioner (GP) referrals to Psychiatrists for diagnosis and can facilitate care coordination, including GP-led co-prescribing for ADHD following a specialist diagnosis.
The clinic operates through collaborative efforts with telehealth psychiatrists, psychologists, the patient's regular GP, and other relevant caregivers.
ADHD Doctors Tasmania cannot assure patients of receiving prescriptions for specific medications due to the assessment procedures and compliance with Tasmanian Legislation. The assessment outcomes from the specialist and authority applications are discussed during appointments, emphasising transparent communication with patients and their primary healthcare provider to explore treatment options in accordance with legal requirements. However, numerous patients undergo a straight forward process with the assistance of ADHD Doctors Tasmania and achieve favourable results in terms of treatment options
Where is ADHD Doctors Tasmania located?
Why do I need to see a specialist such as a Psychiatrist?
What services does ADHD Doctors Tasmania offer?
The service is offered statewide in Tasmania and is run by a Tasmanian GP who understands the difficulties with health care access.
Telehealth appointments by phone or video link will enable anyone in Tasmania living with adult ADHD to attend appointments.
ADHD Doctors Tasmania offers a solution for accessibility to a pathway for assessment, diagnosis and then ongoing treatment options.