My concern is with respect to the ability of being able to refer my sons for a readily available Child Psychiatrist either for Telehealth or in person assessment to determine whether they have ADHD like me.
Both my boys have issues with respect to their engagement in schooling (8yes and 16yrs) and it’s very difficult to even get them an appointment because local services are unable to take them on as their wait lists are full.
There needs to be an easier way for assessment and treatment to take place by broadening the scope of who can facilitate the assessment if they are able to follow the guidelines of the recently released ADHD guidelines by the Federal Government. They shouldn’t have to wait 12 months to 2 years for an assessment to occur as they will fall behind in their schooling.
Please review how assessments and treatments can take place what is available right now is not enough.