Expert Neuro-Affirming Assessments & Specialised Mental Health Services

Our ADHD assessment service supports teens and adults seeking clarity and guidance. Led by highly qualified Nurse Practitioners in Canberra, we provide a compassionate, evidence-based approach tailored to each individual's needs.

A Multidisciplinary Approach to ADHD & Autism Assessments

• The Initial Discovery: Every assessment begins with a deep-dive consultation with our Registered Nurses or Social Workers, exploring symptom history and developmental milestones.
• Evidence-Based Insights: We employ validated questionnaires, behavioral observations, and cognitive assessments to build a high-integrity clinical picture while keeping you informed at every stage.
• Collaborative Care Planning: All data is synthesized for a formal review with our Nurse Practitioners. We don't just hand over a report; we collaborate with you to co-create a personalized treatment plan that integrates medical, functional, and lifestyle support.

The Path to Clarity: Your Assessment Components

• Comprehensive Life History: You are the expert on your own experience. We start with an in-depth intake form to document your journey and challenges across the lifespan.
• Historical Context: We review school reports and early developmental records to identify the persistent patterns that define the neurodivergent experience.
• The 360° Perspective: We provide observer forms for parents, partners, or family members to complete. This "outside-in" view is essential for a complete clinical picture.
• Psychometric Battery: You will complete a tailored suite of validated tests and questionnaires, providing the objective data needed for diagnostic certainty.
• Collaborative Planning: Once all data is synthesized, you’ll meet with a Nurse Practitioner to review the findings and co-create a strategic roadmap for your health.

*Completion of the diagnostic process may require up to four appointments, depending on the complexity of existing mental and physical health concerns.

Hormones are the chemical messengers that dictate focus, mood, sleep, and vitality. At Neurodiversity Ninjas, we specialize in the space where neurodivergence and hormonal shifts meet. Whether you are navigating the high-stakes transition of perimenopause, the monthly challenges of PMDD, or the shifts in energy and focus associated with andropause (men’s health), we help you understand your biological patterns so you can work with your body, not against it.

The Whole-Picture Approach Our Nurse Practitioners integrate hormonal health with gut health, lifestyle, and individual biology. We offer specialized care for:

• PMDD & PMS: Strategic support for cycling moods.
• Perimenopause & Postpartum: Navigating significant life-stage transitions.
• Men’s Health & Andropause: Optimizing vitality, focus, and hormonal balance for men.

You aren’t here to be fixed; you’re here to help your system run at its absolute best.

Expert Clinical Diagnosis & Management

At Neurodiversity Ninjas, we provide diagnostic depth designed for complex, multi-layered mental health presentations. Led by Ebony Anderson, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over two decades of experience, our practice specializes in untangling the intersection of neurobiology, trauma, and chronic mental health conditions.

The Value of Differential Assessment

Many individuals reach a point where standard treatments no longer provide relief because the foundational drivers of their symptoms remain unclear. Ebony’s extensive background in high-acuity environments—including Homeless Health and Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) services—informs her deep understanding of how environmental stress and trauma can mask or mimic neurodivergent traits.

We offer expert differential assessment for cases where:

• Bipolar Disorder or Schizophrenia may be co-occurring with or masking ADHD and Autism.
• Complex Trauma (C-PTSD) has created a web of symptoms that require careful clinical untangling.
• Treatment-Resistant Depression or Anxiety requires a fresh diagnostic lens and a strategic pharmacological and functional approach.

Clinical Rigor Meets Neuro-Affirming Care

Our goal is to provide a diagnosis that is both medically rigorous and affirming of your unique identity. We don't just provide a label; we provide a specialist-ready roadmap for your recovery. By identifying the specific biological and psychological drivers of your distress, we can implement targeted biological and pharmacological management that supports long-term stability plans.

Whether you are seeking a first-time diagnosis for a complex condition or need a comprehensive review of a long-standing treatment plan, we provide the clinical integrity and data-driven evidence required to move forward with confidence.

Life moves fast, and when your brain runs fast too, it helps to understand how everything works together. Patterns in energy, focus, and mood are information, not failure.

A Whole-Person View

Our Nurse Practitioners support neurodivergent adults by exploring how stress, sleep, hormones, gut health, and lifestyle interact. The goal is not to fix you, but to help you work with your wiring more effectively.

Ready to get curious about what helps you function at your best? We will build a clearer, more balanced way forward together.

Managing ADHD, anxiety, or other neurodiverse challenges can be difficult when symptoms impact everyday life. Pharmacological care can provide a structured, evidence-based path to stability.

Collaborative Management

Our Nurse Practitioners work with local Psychiatrists and Neurologists to provide medication management alongside holistic strategies covering sleep, nutrition, stress, and co-occurring conditions.

Guided Support

Our goal is not only to prescribe, but to guide you through treatment adjustments so care stays comprehensive and effective over time.

Health begins with what goes in. Genetics can strongly influence how your body absorbs and utilises food and supplements.

Our Approach

• Assessment: we start with a comprehensive review of your goals and obstacles.
• Testing: we use genetic insights to tailor nutrition and supplement plans.

Our team can prescribe Orthoplex White supplements, Australian-made medical-grade products selected to support a holistic and evidence-based care plan.

Unlock your potential with Solutions Focused Brief Therapy for ADHD. We begin with psychometric testing to map strengths and challenges, then convert those insights into practical action.

Focused Sessions

In 40 or 60 minute sessions, we focus on one to three high-impact issues such as organising, prioritising, and reminder systems. Strategies are personalised to match how your brain works best.

Join us on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment where your unique way of thinking is acknowledged and celebrated.