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, Psychologist, at our clinic in Mosta, Malta.
Our approach
We recognise that ADHD is much more than difficulty concentrating — it can affect organisation, emotional regulation, impulsivity, relationships, academic performance, employment, confidence and everyday functioning.
For this reason, our ADHD assessment process is designed to build a detailed picture of the individual rather than relying on a single questionnaire or appointment. Assessments are led by Justin Mangion, Psychologist, who has extensive experience in psychological assessment and works closely with the wider Prijorità clinical team.
ADHD assessment packages
Each package covers the full structured assessment pathway, appropriate psychological testing and a detailed written report.
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.
Why a comprehensive 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:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Stress
- Trauma
- Sleep difficulties
- Learning difficulties
- Autism or other neurodevelopmental differences
- Emotional difficulties
- Medical factors
- Other psychological conditions
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
Justin will use appropriate psychological assessment methods and validated measures according to the individual's needs. Assessment is not based on one questionnaire alone — information from different parts of the assessment is considered together to develop a comprehensive clinical picture. Where clinically appropriate, additional information or documentation may also be requested.
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.
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
2Step 2
Child assessment & psychological testing
The child then participates in an age-appropriate assessment process with Justin. 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
Parent & teacher questionnaires
ADHD symptoms need to be considered across different environments. Where appropriate, structured questionnaires may be completed by parents or caregivers and by teachers or other relevant educational professionals. A child who struggles significantly in the classroom may present very differently in a one-to-one clinical setting, which is why information from school can be particularly valuable.
4Step 4
Review of the full assessment
Once all relevant information has been collected, Justin reviews the assessment findings together. The aim is to develop a comprehensive understanding of the child rather than considering individual results in isolation. This may include:
- Developmental history
- Parent information
- Child assessment
- Psychological testing
- Questionnaires
- Teacher information
- Educational information where relevant
- Behavioural observations
- Other relevant clinical information
5Step 5
Detailed written report
A comprehensive psychological report is prepared following completion and interpretation of the assessment. 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
Assessment beyond a diagnosis
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.
Every individual has a different combination of strengths, challenges, circumstances and support needs. This is why our assessments combine professional judgement, psychological testing, clinical information and detailed reporting.
ADHD in children — signs parents may notice
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.
- 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
ADHD in adults — signs you may recognise
Adults may experience ADHD differently from children. A professional assessment is required to determine whether these difficulties are related to ADHD or another factor. Common difficulties can include:
- 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
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:
- 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
Your psychologist
Justin Mangion
Psychologist | ADHD Assessment Service, 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.
A note about our pricing
At Prijorità, people and their wellbeing always come first.
We choose to openly display our services and prices because we believe that every person seeking care deserves clarity, transparency and peace of mind. We want our clients and their families to understand the services available to them and to be aware of the associated costs before making any decisions about their care.
Displaying our prices is not about putting a monetary value on care. It is about being open and respectful towards the people who place their trust in us.
We understand that seeking support — particularly for mental health, wellbeing or ongoing medical needs — can sometimes feel overwhelming. The last thing we want is for anyone to feel uncertain or surprised by costs along the way.
Our aim is to provide compassionate, ethical and transparent care, where every person feels listened to, respected and supported.
At Prijorità, care comes first. Transparency is simply part of how we care.
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Questions about ADHD assessment
- 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, Psychologist.
- 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, 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.
- 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.
- Do adults need information from childhood?
- Because ADHD is a developmental condition, childhood history is relevant to an adult assessment. Justin will discuss what information is available and what may be useful as part of the assessment process.
- 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.
Start your ADHD assessment
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 assessments with Justin Mangion, Psychologist
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.