For adults
Adult ADHD Assessment
€898
A comprehensive ADHD assessment pathway for adults, including psychological assessment, appropriate testing and a detailed written report.
ADHD Assessment Service
ADHD assessments
for children & adults in Malta.
Comprehensive ADHD assessment, detailed psychological testing and professional reporting for children and adults, led by Justin Mangion, Clinical Psychologist, at our clinic in Mosta, Malta.
Where would you like to start?
Prijorità Healthcare is a private ADHD clinic in Mosta, Malta, offering ADHD testing and diagnosis for both adults and children. Choose the one that applies to you, or read on for the full picture.
For adults
ADHD in adults — signs you may recognise
You are wondering whether ADHD may explain difficulties you have had for years. Adults may experience ADHD differently from children, and a professional assessment is required to determine whether these difficulties are related to ADHD or another factor. Common difficulties can include:
Signs adults may recognise (16)
- Chronic disorganisation
- Frequently running late
- Forgetting appointments
- Losing important items
- Difficulty prioritising
- Difficulty finishing tasks
- Constant procrastination
- Becoming overwhelmed by everyday responsibilities
- Difficulty sustaining attention during meetings or conversations
- Impulsive decisions
- Restlessness
- Difficulty switching off
- Emotional reactivity
- Difficulties managing studies or employment
- Relationship difficulties
- Repeatedly feeling that you are not reaching your potential despite considerable effort
For children & teenagers
ADHD in children — signs parents may notice
You are a parent or guardian with concerns about your child's attention, behaviour or learning. Parents may consider seeking professional assessment when persistent difficulties are affecting their child's everyday functioning. Experiencing some of these behaviours does not automatically mean a child has ADHD: assessment helps determine whether the pattern, duration and impact of the difficulties may be consistent with ADHD, and whether other explanations should be considered.
Signs parents may notice (15)
- Difficulty concentrating
- Easily becoming distracted
- Difficulty following instructions
- Frequently losing belongings
- Forgetfulness
- Difficulty completing schoolwork
- Excessive movement or restlessness
- Difficulty remaining seated where expected
- Impulsive behaviour
- Interrupting frequently
- Difficulty waiting
- Emotional outbursts
- Difficulties with organisation
- Problems managing routines
- Academic difficulties despite apparent ability
Our approach to ADHD assessment
A high-quality ADHD assessment should answer more than “does this person have ADHD?” It should also answer what they are experiencing, how it is affecting their life, and what support may help them moving forward.
ADHD is much more than difficulty concentrating. It can affect organisation, emotional regulation, impulsivity, relationships, academic performance, employment, confidence and everyday functioning, and every individual has a different combination of strengths, challenges, circumstances and support needs.
For this reason our assessment is designed to build a detailed picture of the individual rather than relying on a single questionnaire or appointment, combining professional judgement, psychological testing, clinical information and detailed reporting. Assessments are led by Justin Mangion, Clinical Psychologist, who works closely with the wider Prijorità clinical team.
Why a comprehensive ADHD assessment matters
ADHD can sometimes be difficult to identify because its symptoms can overlap with other psychological, developmental and medical difficulties. Problems with concentration, organisation or emotional regulation do not automatically mean that someone has ADHD.
A comprehensive assessment therefore looks beyond individual symptoms. The purpose is to develop a clearer understanding of the person's presentation and determine whether their pattern of difficulties is consistent with ADHD or whether other factors should also be considered.
Similar difficulties can sometimes be associated with:
Other factors an assessment considers (10)
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Stress
- Trauma
- Sleep difficulties
- Learning difficulties
- Autism or other neurodevelopmental differences
- Emotional difficulties
- Medical factors
- Other psychological conditions
For adults
Adult ADHD assessment
ADHD does not only affect children. Many adults reach adulthood without having been formally assessed, particularly when their difficulties were previously interpreted as personality traits, poor organisation, lack of motivation or simply being easily distracted.
For some people, difficulties become more noticeable when responsibilities increase — for example when starting university, progressing professionally, managing a household or becoming a parent. A comprehensive assessment can help determine whether ADHD may explain these longstanding patterns.
Adults may consider an assessment when experiencing persistent difficulties such as:
- Maintaining attention
- Becoming easily distracted
- Starting tasks but struggling to complete them
- Forgetfulness
- Losing belongings
- Poor time management
- Procrastination
- Difficulty organising responsibilities
- Feeling mentally overwhelmed
- Impulsivity
- Restlessness
- Emotional regulation difficulties
- Difficulty managing work or studies
- Relationship difficulties associated with these patterns
- A longstanding feeling that everyday tasks require considerably more effort than expected
Your adult ADHD assessment journey
1Step 1
Clinical & developmental history
The assessment begins by developing a detailed understanding of the difficulties you are experiencing. ADHD is a developmental condition, so understanding whether relevant difficulties were present earlier in life forms an important part of assessment. This may explore:
- Current ADHD-related symptoms
- Childhood and developmental history
- Education and academic history
- Employment and occupational functioning
- Organisation and time management
- Relationships
- Emotional regulation
- Relevant mental health history
- Medical history where relevant
- Previous assessments or diagnoses
- Current and previous treatment
- Impact of symptoms on everyday functioning
2Step 2
Psychological testing & assessment
A range of assessment methods is used to develop a comprehensive understanding of the individual’s strengths, difficulties, and everyday functioning. The measures are tailored to the individual’s needs and may include standardised questionnaires, cognitive testing, computerised measures of attention, detailed ADHD-focused interviews, a review of relevant records, and information from family members or other appropriate informants. Findings from these sources are considered together to build a clear clinical picture and support well-informed diagnostic conclusions.
3Step 3
Clinical interpretation
Once the assessment information and testing have been completed, the findings are carefully reviewed and interpreted. This stage considers both ADHD-related symptoms and other factors that may contribute to the difficulties being experienced. The objective is to provide a clinically meaningful assessment rather than simply generating a test score.
4Step 4
Detailed ADHD report
Following completion of the assessment, a comprehensive written psychological report is prepared. The report brings together the relevant history, assessment findings, testing and professional interpretation, and where appropriate may contain recommendations regarding further support or next steps. This report provides clear documentation of the findings.
For children & teenagers
Child ADHD assessment
Understanding the whole child.
Assessing ADHD in children requires a particularly comprehensive approach. Children behave differently depending on their environment, and difficulties may present differently at home, at school and in other settings. For this reason, Prijorità's child ADHD assessment pathway considers information from multiple sources, rather than relying exclusively on what happens during an appointment.
Your child's ADHD assessment journey
1Step 1
Parent / caregiver consultation
The assessment begins with a detailed consultation with the child's parent or caregiver. Parents know their child extremely well, and their observations are an important part of understanding the child's overall presentation. This provides an opportunity to discuss:
- Current concerns
- Developmental history
- Early childhood
- Behaviour at home
- Attention and concentration
- Hyperactivity or impulsivity
- Emotional regulation
- Education and school functioning
- Friendships and social development
- Family history where relevant
- Previous assessments or interventions
- Medical or psychological history
- Strengths as well as areas of difficulty
Data is also gathered by using standardised questionnaires to obtain a better understanding of the child’s needs, behaviours, and functioning at home and in environments where parents have the opportunity to observe their child.
2Step 2
Child assessment & psychological testing
The child then participates in an age-appropriate assessment process with Justin Mangion. Depending on the child's age and individual needs, this may include interviews, structured activities, psychological testing and other appropriate assessment methods. The objective is to understand not only areas of difficulty but also the child's strengths and overall pattern of functioning.
3Step 3
Information from school
ADHD symptoms need to be considered across different settings. A child who experiences significant difficulties in the classroom may present differently during a one-to-one clinical appointment, making information from school particularly valuable. Teachers or other relevant educational professionals may therefore be invited to complete standardised questionnaires, with more detailed feedback requested where needed.
Where helpful, or upon request, a school visit can also be arranged, subject to the school’s permission, so that a member of our psychology team can observe your child in the classroom. School visits incur an additional fee, which will be discussed and agreed with you in advance.
4Step 4
Detailed written report
A comprehensive psychological report is prepared following completion and interpretation of the assessment. Rather than considering individual results in isolation, the report brings together the information obtained throughout the process and documents the assessment findings. Our goal is for families to leave the assessment process with more than a label — they should have a clearer understanding of their child's needs and appropriate next steps. Where appropriate, recommendations may address:
- Further clinical support
- Psychological support
- Educational considerations
- Strategies for home
- Strategies for school
- Additional assessment
- Psychiatric or medical review
ADHD assessment cost & packages
Each package covers the full structured assessment pathway, appropriate psychological testing and a detailed written report.
For children & teenagers
Child ADHD Assessment
€998
A comprehensive ADHD assessment pathway designed specifically for children and young people, incorporating information from the child, parents or caregivers and, where appropriate, the educational environment. The assessment includes appropriate psychological testing and a detailed written report.
Your ADHD assessment specialists
Justin Mangion
Clinical Psychologist | Psychological Assessment Lead, Mosta, Malta
Justin Mangion provides comprehensive psychological assessments for children and adults presenting with possible ADHD. His assessment approach is detailed, structured and individualised, with particular attention given to understanding how symptoms affect the person's functioning across different areas of life.
Rather than looking only at whether someone meets a checklist of ADHD symptoms, the assessment considers the wider clinical and psychological picture. For children, this includes understanding the child's development, behaviour, learning, family circumstances and functioning within their educational environment.
For adults, the assessment explores both current difficulties and relevant developmental history, recognising that ADHD symptoms may have been present for many years before an individual seeks formal assessment.
Also offered by Justin Mangion: Personality & Mental Health Assessment
A comprehensive two-stage psychological assessment for adults seeking a more detailed understanding of their personality characteristics, emotional functioning and mental health presentation. €698.
Read about this assessment
Marie Claire Galea
Child, Adolescent & Educational Psychology Practitioner, Mosta, Malta
Marie Claire is a Child, Adolescent and Educational Psychology Practitioner who provides psychological and educational assessments and personalised intervention. She works with students experiencing difficulties with learning, attention, socialisation and communication, including ADHD, autism and learning difficulties such as dyslexia.
She also works closely with parents and schools to help each student reach their potential through personalised recommendations.
Medical & psychiatric support when required
ADHD assessment and ADHD treatment are related but separate processes. Justin Mangion’s role within this pathway focuses on psychological assessment, testing, interpretation and reporting.
Where the assessment indicates that further medical or psychiatric input may be appropriate, Prijorità can coordinate this through our multidisciplinary clinical team. Where clinically indicated, medical investigations such as blood tests or an ECG may also be recommended as part of the wider care pathway. Medication is only prescribed following appropriate medical assessment and clinical decision-making.
This may include (6)
- Psychiatric consultation
- Medical assessment
- Medication discussion where clinically appropriate
- Psychological support
- Additional investigations
- Ongoing monitoring and review
A multidisciplinary ADHD pathway
One of the advantages of undergoing an ADHD assessment at Prijorità is access to a wider mental health and medical team. This means that once an assessment is completed, patients and families can be guided towards appropriate next steps rather than being left to navigate the process alone.
Where required, care can involve coordinated input from psychological therapy and our wider clinical services:
- Psychologists
- Psychiatrists
- Mental health nurses
- Medical doctors
- Other relevant professionals
At Prijorità, care comes first. Transparency is simply part of how we care.
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Questions about ADHD assessment
General questions
Where can I get an ADHD assessment in Malta?
Prijorità Healthcare's ADHD Assessment Service runs from our clinic at Triq Il-Pont, Mosta MST 2150, Malta. Assessments for both children and adults are conducted by Justin Mangion, Clinical Psychologist.
Is there an ADHD clinic in Malta?
Yes. Prijorità Healthcare runs a dedicated ADHD Assessment Service from its clinic at Triq Il-Pont, Mosta, offering private ADHD assessment, psychological testing and detailed reporting for children and adults, with psychiatric and medical support available through the wider clinical team where it is needed.
How do I get a private ADHD assessment in Malta?
Request a booking through this page or call the clinic on 2713 7778 or 7900 1888. Our receptionist will arrange your appointment and explain what happens at each stage. No referral is required to request an assessment.
What is the difference between an ADHD assessment and an ADHD diagnosis?
The assessment is the process: gathering history, clinical information and psychological testing, then interpreting it. A diagnosis is one possible outcome of that process. A comprehensive assessment also clarifies what someone is experiencing, how it affects their life and what support may help, whether or not the criteria for ADHD are met.
How much does an ADHD assessment cost?
An Adult ADHD Assessment is €898 and a Child ADHD Assessment is €998. The service includes the structured assessment pathway, appropriate psychological testing and a detailed written report.
Who conducts the ADHD assessment?
ADHD psychological assessments are conducted by Justin Mangion, Clinical Psychologist.
Is the assessment just a questionnaire?
No. A comprehensive ADHD assessment considers several sources of information and uses appropriate psychological assessment methods rather than relying on a single questionnaire.
Will I receive a written report?
Yes. A detailed psychological report forms part of the ADHD assessment pathway.
How long will the report take?
The time required depends on completion of all assessment components and receipt of any necessary information or questionnaires. The team will advise you of the expected timeframe during your assessment pathway.
Does an ADHD assessment automatically mean medication?
No. Assessment and medication are separate. If ADHD is identified and medical treatment is something you wish to explore, an appropriate medical or psychiatric consultation can be arranged to discuss treatment options. Medication is prescribed only where clinically appropriate following medical assessment.
Are blood tests or an ECG required?
Not everyone undergoing an ADHD assessment will require the same medical investigations. Where clinically indicated as part of subsequent medical assessment or treatment planning, investigations such as blood tests or an ECG may be recommended.
Can you also provide support after the assessment?
Yes. Depending on the findings and individual needs, Prijorità can help coordinate appropriate psychological, psychiatric, medical or other follow-up care.
Assessing adults
Do adults need information from childhood?
Because ADHD is a developmental condition, childhood history is relevant to an adult assessment. Justin Mangion will discuss what information is available and what may be useful as part of the assessment process.
Can adults be assessed if they were never assessed as a child?
Yes. Many adults reach adulthood without having been formally assessed, particularly when their difficulties were previously interpreted as personality traits, poor organisation or simply being easily distracted. A comprehensive assessment can help determine whether ADHD may explain these longstanding patterns.
Assessing children & teenagers
Do you assess ADHD in teenagers?
Yes. The child and adolescent pathway covers children and young people, with the assessment process adapted to the individual's age and needs.
Do children have to attend the assessment?
Yes. The child's own assessment forms an important part of the process. Parents and caregivers are also involved, and information from the child's educational setting may be requested where appropriate.
Will you contact my child's school?
Information from teachers can be valuable when assessing a child for ADHD. Where appropriate and with the necessary consent, teacher questionnaires or relevant educational information may form part of the assessment.
Book an ADHD assessment in Malta
If you are wondering whether ADHD may be affecting you or your child, a comprehensive assessment can provide greater clarity and help identify appropriate next steps.
ADHD assessment packages
Adults — €898
Children — €998
Comprehensive assessment · Psychological testing · Detailed report
ADHD assessments are undertaken according to individual clinical needs and professional judgement. The specific assessment methods used may vary according to age, presentation and circumstances. Information on this page is for general informational purposes and does not replace individual psychological, psychiatric or medical advice.