$108.90
This course is designed for psychologists, psychiatrists, GPs, mental health social workers, counsellors, and other allied health professionals who assess or treat adults with ADHD. It is particularly suitable for clinicians wanting a clearer, more practical model for diagnosing and treating Adult ADHD in Australia.
You will learn a structured and clinically useful framework for adult ADHD assessment, including:
Differential diagnosis
Identifying comorbid conditions (e.g. anxiety, trauma, substance use)
Developmental history considerations
Common misdiagnoses in adults
Practical tools for ADHD assessment in adults
The course focuses on improving diagnostic confidence and accuracy.
Yes. The course provides evidence-informed strategies for treating adult ADHD, including:
Psychological interventions
Behavioural and cognitive strategies
Executive functioning supports
Emotional regulation strategies
Working alongside medication management (where appropriate)
It focuses on real-world clinical application.
Yes. The course is suitable for clinicians who are new to adult ADHD diagnosis and treatment, as well as experienced practitioners wanting to refine their clinical model and improve treatment outcomes.
The training is delivered in the Australian context and reflects current clinical best practice for adult ADHD assessment and treatment in Australia. It supports clinicians in navigating ADHD presentations within Australian healthcare systems.
Adult ADHD often presents differently from childhood ADHD. While hyperactivity may decrease, adults commonly experience:
Executive functioning difficulties
Emotional dysregulation
Chronic overwhelm or burnout
Relationship and workplace challenges
This course helps clinicians understand how ADHD symptoms evolve across the lifespan.
Yes. One of the key learning outcomes is understanding how to distinguish ADHD from trauma, anxiety disorders, depression, and personality disorders, as symptom overlap is common in adult presentations.
Yes. The course integrates current research with practical clinical frameworks to ensure participants receive evidence-based ADHD training that can be immediately applied in practice.
Yes. The course provides Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours for eligible mental health professionals. Please refer to the course details for the number of accredited hours.
Traditional models often focus strictly on DSM symptom checklists. This course introduces a more practical and integrative model that:
Considers functional impairment
Accounts for comorbid complexity
Focuses on real-world adult presentations
Supports clearer treatment planning
It aims to make adult ADHD diagnosis more clinically useful.
Yes. The course is delivered online, making it accessible to clinicians across Australia and internationally. Check the course page for live or on-demand delivery options.
Adult ADHD is frequently underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Without specialised training, clinicians may overlook ADHD or attribute symptoms to anxiety, trauma, or personality factors. Structured training improves diagnostic clarity and treatment effectiveness.
You can enrol directly through the Hummingbird Centre course page. Spaces may be limited depending on delivery format.
