The Town Medical Centre is one of Victoria’s leading general practice clinics providing ADHD management for children, adolescents and adults, including diagnosis and ongoing treatment.
Due to a number of factors, including underdiagnosis of ADHD in the past, and an undersupply of doctors trained in ADHD diagnosis and management, there is currently a high demand for ADHD management in Australia.
Due to this our clinic is currently not taking any new patients. To go on our waiting list please contact us.
What Is ADHD?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that generally presents before 12 years of age, but can go undetected until adulthood. Symptoms can include difficulties with attention and/or hyperactivity and impulsivity that interferes with a person’s functioning or development.
A diagnosis of ADHD is suggested when these symptoms occur often (and for at least 6 months) and negatively impact functioning in several areas including psychological, social, academic, occupational, and activities of daily living and leisure.
More information about ADHD can be found on the following sites:
Australian Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline For Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): https://adhdguideline.aadpa.com.au/about/about-adhd/
The UK Adult ADHD Network (UKAAN): https://www.ukaan.org/adhd.htm
Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance (CADDRA): https://www.caddra.ca/
Town Medical Centre approach
Following an in depth consultation with the patient, our doctors can advise if an ADHD assessment is required.
If a patient is diagnosed with ADHD, our doctors work with a range of health professionals, including off-site psychiatrists, to develop a treatment and management plan to suit the individual patient’s needs.
Dr Shelley Gray has been involved in the diagnosis and management of ADHD for more than two decades in General Practice. Dr Gray’s extensive experience gives her a broad understanding of the variability of diagnostic features and associated comorbidities, the most effective approaches to treatment and interdisciplinary care.
Dr Gray is a member of AADPA , AAADHDIG, and has spoken on radio, the 2022 RACGP conference, and has been involved in the development of a binge eating disorder education program, and currently working with colleagues in the development of a GP Education program for ADHD management.
Dr Shelley Gray is equipped to provide professional training to GPs in ADHD management. GPs interested in receiving training or working in ADHD management can visit our careers page for more information.
Dr Graeme Baro has been working in ADHD management for 3+ years and has worked closely with Dr Gray in building an effective and evidence based approach to diagnosing and treating ADHD in both adults and children/adolescents.