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Clear, practical answers to the questions families, adults and referrers ask us most — with South Australian context and up-to-date funding information.

ADHD

ADHD assessment in Adelaide: costs, rebates and what to expect

What an ADHD assessment involves in South Australia, what it typically costs, which Medicare and NDIS funding applies, and how to get started.

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Getting started

Neuropsychologist, psychologist or psychiatrist: who should you see?

The differences between neuropsychology, clinical psychology, psychiatry and paediatrics — and which one fits memory, attention, learning or mood concerns.

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Learning & school

Learning assessments for SACE special provisions and school support in SA

How a psychoeducational (dyslexia) assessment supports special provisions, adjustments and learning plans for South Australian students.

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Memory & dementia

Memory changes: normal ageing, MCI or dementia? When to get assessed

Signs that memory changes are worth checking, how a cognitive or dementia assessment works, and what families in Adelaide can do next.

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NDIS

NDIS functional capacity assessments: what they are and how to prepare

What an occupational therapy functional capacity assessment covers, how it supports NDIS access and plan reviews, and how to get ready.

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Neuropsychology

What happens in a neuropsychological assessment? A step-by-step guide

From referral to feedback: what a neuropsychological assessment involves, how long it takes, how to prepare and what your report will include.

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Autism

Autism assessment cost in Adelaide: Medicare, NDIS and what’s included

What an autism assessment costs in Adelaide in 2026, how the under-25 Medicare items work, what the NDIS covers, and what a fee should include.

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ADHD

ADHD after 25: your assessment and treatment options in South Australia

Wondering about ADHD as an adult? Your options in SA in 2026: the new GP pathway, psychiatrists, psychologists, costs, Medicare and what to prepare.

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