The ADD Assessment
& Family Support Centre

Assessment

Involves:

medical and family history
physical examination
interviews with parents, child and child's teacher
behaviour rating scales
observation of the child
psychological tests which look at thinking and learning as well as and social and emotional adjustment, as well as screening for learning disabilities

Treatment:

There is no "quick fix" when treating ADD/ADHD. Effective treatment requires several basic components, including:

For information on Assessment click on the items below, and contact the ADD Assessment and Family Support Centre:

Phone: 04 383 5061

Fax: 04 383 5063