Child ADHD Assessments:
Confidence in a Brighter Future
Clarity, Certainty and Confidence for the Future.
The Ultimate ADHD Assessment for Children.
The waiting is over. It’s time to get the ADHD Assessment your child deserves
Our comprehensive ADHD assessment provides the insights, guidance, and actionable solutions you need to support your child’s growth and success—all delivered with care, expertise, and precision.
Bay Paediatrics can assess, diagnose and prescribe ADHD medication. We deliver an industry-leading service at record-breaking speed to give you everything you need to thrive as a family.
A Transformational Approach to ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment.
Once a child has been diagnosed with ADHD, that diagnosis will stay with them for the rest of their life.
That’s why we make it our mission to give you clarity, certainty and confidence regarding your child’s neurological health. As one of the few clinics who can diagnose ADHD and - if required - prescribe appropriate medication, we can give you a clear and rapid answer to a question you have probably been asking yourselves for a while: Does my child have ADHD?
Bay Paediatrics performs a comprehensive assessment which we call the ‘ADHD360’™ approach that includes subjective and objective measures of your child’s strengths and difficulties alongside a comprehensive face-to-face assessment with you and your child, delivered by leading Paediatric Consultants.
Why Choose our ADHD Assessment?
Parenting a child with ADHD can feel overwhelming. You may be constantly second-guessing yourself, wondering if their struggles are just "normal spirited child behaviour" or something more. Meanwhile, the waitlists for public assessments are endless, the choices of clinics and specialists are overwhelming, and you're left feeling stuck.
You may feel like you’re constantly walking on eggshells, unsure how to help your child manage big emotions, meltdowns, poor attention or disruptive behaviour. Meanwhile, teachers may express concerns…but being seen, heard and understood feels impossible.
We get it. We’ve been there. And we're on a mission to help.
Our industry-leading ADHD assessment provides clear answers, medication and an expert-backed plan to help your child thrive—so you can stop guessing and start seeing real progress. ADHD is what we do:
Fast, Accurate Answers. No More Guesswork: You don’t need to “hope things get better on their own”. When your child is struggling, waiting months (or years) for an assessment isn’t an option. We provide a fast, accurate diagnosis, giving you the insights you need without the frustrating delays.
With decades of experience working with neurodiverse children and their families, we offer more than an assessment—we provide clarity, certainty and confidence that will help you create the future your child deserves.
Uncover the Root Causes of Behavioural Challenges: ADHD often looks like defiance, mood swings, or "bad behaviour," but it’s actually a difficulty with impulse control and emotional regulation. Our assessment goes beyond surface-level symptoms to help you understand why your child struggles—and what you can do about it.
A Personalised Roadmap - Not Just a Label: We don’t just give you a diagnosis and send you on your way. You’ll receive a tailored report with practical strategies to help your child:
Manage emotions and reduce outbursts
Improve focus and cooperation at school
Develop self-control and better social interactions
Strengthen family relationships with effective parenting tools
Science-Backed, Gold-Standard Testing: We are the only paediatric clinic in New Zealand to use advanced digital and clinical tools, including objective assessments that go beyond checklists and guesswork. Our advanced approach measures attention, impulse control, and executive function to ensure the most accurate diagnosis possible.
Expert Guidance & Ongoing Support: Understanding ADHD is just the beginning. We offer continued guidance to help you navigate therapy options, school accommodations, and parenting techniques, ensuring long-term success.
“The Revolutionary ADHD Clinic in Bay of Plenty…Bay Paediatrics’ groundbreaking service is a gamechanger for families who face a two-year wait in the public system for ADHD diagnosis and treatment”
Redefining The Standards of ADHD Assessment.
In our mission to become New Zealand’s leading child neurodiversity clinic, we chose to create the country’s foremost child ADHD Assessment.
We took decades of paediatric and psychological knowledge, combined it with world-class proven scientific research and added cutting-edge technology.
And the result was ADHD360™: An extraordinary ADHD assessment to improve everyday life for children and their families.
What To Expect From The ADHD360™ Assessment
ADHD is forever. The sooner we identify it, the sooner your child can become who they were always meant to be.
Therefore, we leave nothing to chance. Bay Paediatrics performs a comprehensive assessment which we call the ‘ADHD360’™ approach that includes subjective and objective measures of your child’s strengths and difficulties alongside a comprehensive face to face assessment with you and your child.
ADHD360 is designed to give you everything you need: Clarity, Certainty and Confidence….
…without the pain of waiting, wondering, feeling overlooked, going back-and-forth, being told to book yet more appointments while emotions are running high and life at home or school is deteriorating.
Here’s How It Works
The process is simple.
First, you complete the simple form to apply for an ADHD assessment. Then this is what happens next:
Step One: A Comprehensive Evaluation Process.
Once you request an ADHD assessment for your child, we guarantee to reply and launch the process within 48 hours.
The first step is to run a deep-dive research procedure where we gather and evaluate information about your child’s strengths and the challenges they are experiencing.
This information is gathered from teachers and parents using marketing-leading psychometrics (questionnaires) specifically looking for features of ADHD.
Once the information has been gathered, our medical team will review the data.
We will then advise you of our recommendations and next steps. This may include proceeding to offer an ADHD assessment or a consultation with our child psychologist.
Nothing is more important to us than putting your child on the right pathway for success: We wouldn’t let any family invest time and money in an ADHD assessment unless their child was displaying ADHD characteristics.
Step Two: The ADHD360™ Assessment.
To provide a fully comprehensive assessment of your child’s neurodevelopmental needs, the ADHD360™ Assessment is split into two parts:
Part 1: QBCheck.
Most New Zealand ADHD assessments rely on forms, questionnaires and observations from parents, teachers and professionals. Unfortunately these subjective measures alone don’t give a complete picture of a child’s (potential) ADHD presentation and are subject to bias and ambiguity.
ADHD shares its core symptoms with other conditions, and symptoms in females differ from those of males, making accurate assessment difficult with standard subjective measures. That is why we are the only private clinic in New Zealand to have incorporated the groundbreaking ‘QBCheck’ as an objective measure of your child’s ADHD symptoms.
QBCheck is CE marked, TGA registered, and FDA cleared for use as an aid in the assessment and treatment evaluation of ADHD.
QBCheck is the first digital ADHD test identifying a patient’s likelihood of having ADHD-like symptoms.
Test results are instantly generated and presented in a clear and visual report that indicates how a patient’s performance compares to individuals of the same age and sex, without ADHD.
The QBCheck is a 45 minute face-to-face appointment with a paediatric specialist.
Part 2: Diagnostic Consultation.
You will then be invited to 90-minute face-to-face appointment with our Paediatric Consultant and your child to gather more detailed information on their neurodevelopmental and medical history.
This is where we go further than a standard ADHD assessment, emphasising the importance of discovering and understanding other causes of your child or adolescent’s symptoms, including Trauma and Attachment difficulties, Intellectual Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
At the end of this consultation, the Paediatric Consultant will review and summarise all the data that has been obtained and provide you with a clear outcome and recommended next steps.
If an ADHD diagnosis is delivered and you all agree that medication is a suitable next step, you can be issued a prescription immediately and this is included in the assessment fee. If you wish to go home and discuss treatment options as a family, you can request a prescription at a later date and this will still be included in your original assessment fee.
Within a week of your Diagnostic Consultation, you will receive your in-depth consultation letter and diagnostic report. This is a comprehensive analysis of every aspect of your child’s ADHD assessment, and contains bespoke recommendations and next steps to help your family thrive.
Step Three: Ongoing Guidance & Support.
An ADHD diagnosis might be the end of the search, but it’s only the start of the journey.
The first question families ask after a diagnosis is, “what do we do now?!”. That’s why we’re committed to giving your family the tools, techniques, habits and mindset to help your child conquer challenges every day, in their own way:
Follow up consultations: No need to wait for a GP, you can see your Bay Paediatrics paediatrician to review and adjust your medication or treatments to ensure your child is always getting the optimal support.
Strategies to thrive: Our Neurodiversity Navigator sessions are delivered by our expert child psychologist. These deliver tailored strategies and interventions to support your child at home and at school, and can be fine-tuned as your child develops.
Coaching & Community: Bay Paediatrics offers an online community for parents with neurodiverse children. This includes resources and tools to help you communicate with your children, a supportive online group, Zoom training sessions, coaching and events.
Join our EPIC Families Community here
Plus listen to our EPIC Families Podcast on Spotify and Apple.
“We finally understand why our child struggles with focus and how to help them. The assessment was life-changing for our family!”
Jo, Parent of an 8-Year Old
Delivering Life-Changing Outcomes For Your Family
A clear diagnosis is just the beginning. Our ADHD360™ assessment gives you the knowledge, tools, and strategies to help your child thrive at home, in school, and in life. Here are the outcomes we deliver:
For Your Child
Fewer Emotional Outbursts, More Self-Control
Your child will have practical strategies to manage frustration, impulsivity, and meltdowns—so they can navigate their emotions more calmly and confidently.
Better Focus, Less Struggle
With the right support, your child will stop feeling like they’re constantly falling behind, making learning and daily routines easier.
Greater Success at School
Teachers will finally understand how your child learns best, leading to personalised support and accommodations that reduce frustration and help them excel.
Stronger Friendships & Social Skills
Many kids with ADHD struggle to read social cues or control impulsive behaviour. We provide a roadmap for improving peer relationships, making social interactions smoother and more rewarding.
A Confidence Boost – Seeing Their Strengths, Not Just Struggles
ADHD isn’t just about challenges—it’s about hidden strengths. Your child will feel understood, empowered, and valued for who they truly are.
For You
Finally Understand What’s Really Going On
No more second-guessing or blaming yourself. You’ll gain clear answers about why your child struggles with focus, emotions, or behaviour—and how you can help.
A Personalised Plan for Home & School
Get a step-by-step strategy tailored to your child’s unique needs, making parenting easier and giving you proven techniques to reduce power struggles, tantrums, and homework battles.
Stronger Parent-Child Bond
When you know how to connect with your child’s ADHD brain, everyday life becomes less stressful and more joyful—with fewer conflicts and more cooperation.
Better Support from Teachers & Healthcare Professionals
A formal diagnosis means schools will take your concerns seriously, opening the door for extra help, accommodations, and learning support.
Peace of Mind – and Hope for the Future
With the right diagnosis and tools, ADHD doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. You’ll stop feeling stuck and start seeing real progress—giving your child the best chance to flourish in school, at home, and in life.
Is An ADHD Assessment The Right Choice For Your Child?
Our ADHD360™ assessment is designed for parents who:
Notice challenges with their child’s emotions, focus, behaviour, or impulsivity.
Receive feedback from school that their child is struggling in the classroom and / or socially
Are unsure whether their child’s struggles are related to ADHD.
Want expert guidance to ensure their child receives the support they need.
Are waiting for assessment in the public system but feel like they’re getting nowhere.
Already have some form of diagnosis or indication of ADHD, but feel like need a deep-dive to really understand what’s happening for their child, and get a strategy to help them.
Want to stop feeling guilty that they’re ‘getting it wrong’ or are feeling overwhelmed and confused about how to help their child.
It’s Time to Think Differently About Child Neurodiversity
We created Bay Paediatrics because we believe no family deserves to wait, struggle, or feel overwhelmed, overlooked & ignored.
That’s why we’re proudly revolutionising the way ADHD is assessed and treated in New Zealand.
The ‘Old Way’ isn’t working…
Endless waiting and hoping.
Feeling like nobody is listening, responding, taking action or taking you seriously.
Slow processes, endless paper form filling, and more waiting.
Relying on the subjective views and bias of teachers and others that don’t reflect what you know is really happening for your child.
Always ‘one more appointment’...and still not getting answers.
Unclear prices & hidden fees for initial appointments, then second appointments, then prescription appointments.
Being told: “we can diagnose, but you’ll need to go somewhere else for medication”.
Waiting months for a diagnostic report that’s vague, confusing, and offers no real insight or guidance.
Paying thousands of dollars for private assessments and still not getting an answer or seeing any improvements.
Finally getting a diagnosis and then asking, “Now what do we do?!”
Guilt, shame, and feeling like you’re failing as a parent.
The Bay Paediatrics Way
Once you apply for an ADHD assessment for your child, we will reply and launch your diagnostic journey within 48 hours, guaranteed.
We gather the right data fast. Everything is completed and submitted online. No paper forms, no printing & scanning, no snail mail.
We review the information you and your child’s teacher provide, and recommend next steps for free.
We only offer your child an ADHD assessment if they are displaying strong signs of ADHD. If we feel an ADHD assessment is not the right path, we will recommend and deliver alternative support to you.
Everything is completed in two face-to-face consultations. These appointments typically happen 2 - 3 weeks apart.
We’re the only paediatric clinic in New Zealand to offer a digital, objective ADHD assessment that reveals the unbiased truth about what is happening for your child.
You get a clear, decisive answer at the end of the second consultation.
If it’s determined that medication could help your child, you can get your prescription at the end of the second consultation.
A comprehensive, in-depth report in plain English that reveals everything that’s happening for your child, and gives you clear next steps for the future.
One fee that covers everything. All data gathering & analysis, all appointments, all prescriptions.
Our service is led by the amazing paediatric consultant, Dr Sarah Moll. She is the only doctor in New Zealand who has been invited to speak at the prestigious ADHD World Summit 2025 in Prague.
You have us in your corner from day one. We give you podcasts, events, a community and online resources to help you feel confident, supported, seen and heard.
“I was at my wits’ end. We felt so forgotten in the public system. The school wasn’t helping and I felt like I’d tried everything to help our child. I was dreading getting out of bed every morning. Then Bay Paediatrics came along and it was a god send. Thank you so much for everything”
Robyn - Parent of 10-year old
Fees & What’s Included
Fees
The ADHD360™ child ADHD assessment is $1,995 + GST.
This includes absolutely everything you need to get the clarity, certainty and confidence your family deserves
Click here to book your assessment and start your journey to discovery today.
Many of our patients are successful in claiming back assessment fees from their insurance company and we can provide invoices to support you in this. If you wish to take this approach, we always recommend you review your individual health insurance policy and speak to your insurance provider.
The ADHD360™ child ADHD assessment includes:
Comprehensive Developmental Evaluation: Qualitative data gathering & analysis from the child’s caregivers and teachers.
Quantitative Digital ADHD Assessment: ‘QB Check’ Digital quantitative data gathering & analysis. This is a 45-minute appointment with our Paediatric Specialist.
Diagnostic Consultation: ADHD diagnostic deep-dive. This is a 90-minute consultation with our Paediatric Consultant.
ADHD Diagnostic Report: In-depth report completed by our Paediatric Consultant that details your child’s diagnosis & recommended next steps.
Medication Prescription: If everybody agrees that ADHD medication is the right next step for your child, a prescription can be issued immediately for collection at your local pharmacy.
Please note, we take your child’s diagnosis extremely seriously and truly want to understand their strengths and challenges. Therefore we do no not offer telehealth or online consultations for this assessment. All consultations are delivered in person in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty.
“THANK YOU so much for everything. You finally gave us the answers we were searching for ”
Simon, Parent of 13-Year Old
Advanced ADHD Support.
We pride ourselves on delivering a fully comprehensive ADHD support service, no matter where your child is in their neurodevelopmental journey.
We can also support your family if your child:
Is currently under the care of a different clinic, and you wish to transfer them to us.
Has received an ADHD diagnosis elsewhere, but now you want to explore medication options.
Has already had appointments with / been assessed by the public healthcare system or CAMHS.
Required a second opinion on their diagnosis.
Simply complete the new patient application form today and we can provide the support you need.
The Waiting Is Over. It’s Time to Thrive.
Don’t wait for answers—take the first step toward understanding and supporting your child.
Schedule your comprehensive ADHD assessment now and gain the clarity, confidence, and tools to help your child thrive.
Click the button below to complete the application form and we’ll be in touch with the next steps.
FAQs
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No, you don’t need a referral from your GP, you can book your ADHD assessment directly with us.
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Complete the application here and we’ll send you some forms to complete. Our medical team will then review the data and recommend next steps to you.
If you suspect Autism, we offer Autism assessments at Bay Paediatrics. Click here to discover more and book.
However, when parents are unsure about what action to take, or don’t know whether an ADHD or Autism assessment is the right course of action, then a Neurodiversity Navigator session is the perfect first step.
Our expert psychologist, Nadia du Plessis, can give you immediate strategies to help at home and also advise and recommend the right pathway for your child. Click here to discover more.
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Many of our patients are successful in claiming back assessment fees from their insurance company and we can provide invoices to support you in this.
If you wish to take this approach, we always recommend you review your individual health insurance policy and speak to your insurance provider.
We are currently processing our Southern Cross association but this is unlikely to be finalised until mid 2025 at the earliest. -
We can deliver ADHD assessments for any child between 6 years old and 17 years old
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Yes.
We will ask to review your diagnostic reports and letters.
If everything is satisfactory, we will invite you for a medication consultation. Your child will not need to go through the full ADHD assessment process again.
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Absolutely. We’ll ask that you share any reports or information you’ve received so far, but you can allow us to be in your corner and we’ll get you to the right outcome fast.
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We want to truly understand your child: Their strengths, challenges and what’s going on for them. Therefore, we need to conduct these assessments in person in our Tauranga clinic.
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Yes. Our ADHD assessments need to take in person, so you’ll need to be in Tauranga.
However, if you are travelling from further afield, we will work with you to coordinate clinic and assessment times so we keep your travel and disruption to a minimum.
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