Birchgrove resources
Clearer notes before the appointment.
Practical guides for making sense of screening, knowing what a report can and cannot say, and preparing useful context for your GP or clinician.
Featured guide · 1 min read
What is an ADHD screening report?
A plain-English explanation of what an ADHD screening report can organise, what it cannot confirm, and how it may help you prepare for a clinical conversation.
Latest guides
4 July 2026 · 1 min read
Screening report vs diagnosis: what is the difference?
Screening can organise information and highlight possible patterns, but diagnosis requires clinical assessment by an appropriately qualified health professional.
Read article3 July 2026 · 1 min read
What information helps an ADHD or autism assessment?
A useful assessment conversation often includes current examples, developmental history, functional impact, mental health context and supporting documents where available.
Read article2 July 2026 · 1 min read
Should I upload school reports or old psychology letters?
Old documents can sometimes add useful background context, especially where they describe childhood patterns, previous assessment findings or long-term functional impact.
Read article1 July 2026 · 1 min read
How to prepare for a GP appointment about ADHD or autism
A short, organised summary can help you explain your concerns, ask clear questions and discuss next steps with your GP.
Read article30 June 2026 · 1 min read
What a support person can add to a screening report
A support person may add observations about developmental history, day-to-day functioning, social communication, attention, routines or sensory patterns.
Read article29 June 2026 · 1 min read
Why screening reports do not replace clinical assessment
Screening reports can organise patterns, but clinical assessment considers differential diagnoses, risk, history, context and professional judgement.
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