ADHD Clinic — The Assessment Process
A thorough and structured process from first consultation to treatment plan. No referral needed.
For the DIVA-5 interview (step 2), you need to bring a relative who knew you as a child, typically a parent. This is important for evaluating whether symptoms were present before age 12, as required by DSM-5.
If a relative is not available, we document this and seek alternative sources (school records, prior evaluations).
Book online →From first contact to stable treatment typically takes 2 to 3 months. The assessment itself (steps 1-3) usually takes 3 to 4 weeks, as we schedule sessions closely. If ADHD is confirmed, medication can begin within 1 to 2 weeks of diagnosis.
We always look at the full picture. 70 to 80 percent of everyone with ADHD has at least one comorbid condition such as anxiety, depression, or sleep disorders. That is why we start with a comprehensive screening rather than focusing on ADHD alone.
For comparison, the public system wait time for an ADHD assessment is typically 1.5 to 3 years.
Reviewed by Markus Lien, clinical psychologist. Last updated March 2026.