Practice Setup
Use ADHD assessment tools in practice
Activate screening, assessment, childhood history, and functional impact forms. then review scored results.
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This guide is for Australian GP practices with ADHD prescribing rights. Forms are available on all plans.
For clinical background on the AADPA guideline and state-by-state prescribing rules: ADHD Assessment Tools for Australian GPs
Before you start
- Use the GP assessment catalogue for the practice.
- The assessment results inform a clinical assessment; a screening threshold is not a diagnosis.
Step 1: Activate the screening form
You
Go to Assessments, find Step 1: Screen. Activate the ASRS-6. Send it before the appointment. 6 questions, 2 minutes for the patient.
What you should seeASRS-6 is visible in the screening selection. Select it and activate when required.
Step 2: Patient completes screener
Automatic
The patient opens the link on their device. Scores appear in your dashboard within seconds. If the screener is positive, proceed to Step 2.
A trend appears here after a second completion.
What you should seeA returned screening result appears on the person’s record.
Step 3: Send the full assessment
You
Activate the ASRS (18-item) or Adult ADHD Assessment (DSM-5) from Step 2: Assess. Choose childhood history and functional impact measures appropriate to the assessment, such as WURS-25 and WFIRS-S.
Assessments
Your forms
A request for Example Person
- Adult ADHD Assessment (DSM-5)20 min
1 form · ~20 min
Selected: Adult ADHD Assessment (DSM-5)
What you should seeRead the selected diagnostic and history instruments before confirming the send.
Step 4: Patient completes assessment battery
The patient
The patient works through the forms in one session. Each form is chunked into ND-friendly sections with time estimates and progress tracking.
What you should seeThe request presents its included assessment tools in order.
Step 5: Add comorbidity screening
You
A complete diagnostic assessment considers alternative explanations. Activate PHQ-9, GAD-7, and AUDIT from the Comorbidity section. Send as a separate battery or use the request amendment action where offered.
Assessments
Your forms
A request for Example Person
- PHQ-93 min
1 form · ~3 min
Selected: PHQ-9
What you should seeAdditional tools are selected in Send. Read the manifest before creating another request.
Step 6: Review results
You
Open the patient's record. Each instrument shows a score with severity band. The DSM-5 assessment shows criterion endorsement counts for inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity.
A trend appears here after a second completion.
What you should seeOpen the named result and review the instrument’s own scores and report.
Frequently asked questions
Can I send all forms at once?
Yes, create a battery with your assessment + childhood history + functional impact forms. The patient completes them in one session.
What if the screener is negative?
A negative ASRS-6 doesn't rule out ADHD. it indicates lower likelihood. Use clinical judgement on whether to proceed with the full assessment.
How do I send Vanderbilt scales for child ADHD?
Activate the Vanderbilt Parent (VADPRS) and Teacher (VADTRS) scales from the Child ADHD section. Send the parent scale to the parent and the teacher scale separately.
Where do I find comorbidity tools?
In the Assessments catalogue under "Comorbidity & Differential Diagnosis". PHQ-9, GAD-7, K10, AUDIT, and AQ-10 are all available.
Related guides
Send an assessment to a patient
Create a patient, choose an assessment, and share the link. scored results appear on your dashboard.
Send multiple assessments in one link
Send a battery of forms. patients see a checklist and complete each one at their own pace.
View scored results
When a patient completes an assessment, scored results with severity bands and visual charts appear on your dashboard.
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