ADHD Doctors Tasmania is a service for adults and young adults aged 16 years and older.
Referrals for children under 16 will not progress.
Some children will also not be suitable for Telehealth appointments, please consider this carefully.
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.
You can self refer.
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.
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.
ADHD Doctors Tasmania & Victoria can offer General Practitioner (GP) referrals to Psychiatrists for diagnosis and can facilitate care coordination, including GP co-prescribing for ADHD following a specialist diagnosis.
The clinic operates through collaborative efforts with telehealth psychiatrists, psychologists, the patient's regular GP,
ADHD Doctors Tasmania & Victoria can offer General Practitioner (GP) referrals to Psychiatrists for diagnosis and can facilitate care coordination, including GP 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
The service is offered statewide in Tasmania and Victoria and is run by a Tasmanian GP.
Appointments are by video consultation telehealth only.
ADHD Doctors Tasmania & Victoria offers a solution for accessibility to a pathway for assessment, diagnosis and ongoing co-prescribing.
ADHD Doctors Tasmania acknowledges Australian Aboriginal People and Torres Strait Islander People as the first inhabitants of the nation.
We respect the traditional owners of lands across Australia in which our members and staff work and live and pay respect to their elders past present and future.
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