Appointment Structure

Appointment 1 – Initial Assessment

• Detailed discussion of current symptoms and concerns

• Review of medical, developmental, school, work, and family history

• ADHD screening questionnaires and assessment tools provided

• Information gathered about how symptoms affect daily life

Appointment 2 – Review of Questionnaires & History

• Review of completed assessment forms

• Input from parents, caregivers, or teachers (for children) where appropriate

• Exploration of other factors that may impact attention, mood, or behaviour

• Further clarification of symptoms and patterns

Appointment 3 – Diagnosis & Management Plan

• Discussion of assessment findings

• Confirmation of diagnosis where appropriate

• Personalised management plan, including education, strategies, supports, and where suitable, medication options

Appointment 4 – ADHD Management Review
1–3 months after Appointment 3

• Review of progress with your personalised management plan

• Discussion of medication response, side effects, and tolerability (if applicable)

• Monitoring of physical health where required (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate, height, weight)

• Adjustment of treatment strategies as needed
• Ongoing support, guidance, and education provided

Appointment 5 – Annual ADHD Review
12 months after Appointment 3 or last review)

• Comprehensive review of symptom control and functional outcomes

• Assessment of ongoing benefits and any side effects of treatment

• Physical health monitoring (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate, weight)

• Discussion of any new concerns, comorbidities, or lifestyle changes
• Confirmation that the current diagnosis and management plan remain appropriate
• Update or renewal of prescriptions and supports as needed

This staged process allows Dr Humphreys to provide a comprehensive, evidence-based assessment and ensure patients and families feel supported and informed throughout the journey.