Title: Evaluating the Validity of a Brief ADHD Assessment Battery Combining Cognitive and Self-Report Measures Investigator: Stephen O’Malley, Psychologist (Reg. PSY0001282605) Affiliation: Mind and Health Psychology, www.mymirror.com.au, www.harvestclinic.com.au Status: In Progress (2025–ongoing)
Project Description: This practitioner-led clinical research project explores the validity and practical benefits of a streamlined, adult-focused ADHD assessment protocol. The pre-interview assessment battery combines engaging online cognitive tasks (e.g., SART, Go/No-Go, Trails A & B, Digit Span, Spatial Working Memory, Virtual Supermarket, and memory measures) with thoughtfully designed self-report tools (e.g., ASRS, WURS, CAARS, AQ, ESQ-R) and a supportive, structured clinical interview guided by DSM-5 criteria.
The primary goal is to evaluate whether this shorter, more accessible protocol can provide meaningful and accurate insights into ADHD-related strengths and challenges in adults, while respecting individual neurodiversity and lived experiences.
Purpose: To determine if a comparatively brief assessment approach can reliably identify ADHD traits and support adults in better understanding their attention profiles. The project also examines the feasibility of this protocol for telehealth and private practice contexts, with a focus on enhancing accessibility, empowerment, and person-centered care.
Past Research
O’Malley SR. Motor Imagery. Elite Tennis, 1, (2), 28-32., Mar 1, 2014.
O’Malley, SR. Brain Change: Exercises for Emotional Regulation, Increased Confidence, Concentration and Mental Performance. Elite Tennis, 1, (1), 27-31. · Dec 1, 2013.
O’Malley, SR., Kennedy, GA., Dowling, PJ., & Madill, H. A Revised Edition of the Naylor Harwood Adult Intelligence Scale (R-NHAIS).Australian Journal of Psychology, 58, 74, (D.Psych) 2006.
O’Malley, SR., Kennedy, GA., Dowling, PJ., & Madill, H. The Development of a Revised Edition of the Naylor Harwood Adult Intelligence Scale (R-NHAIS). Australian Journal of Psychology, 57, 240, (D.Psych) 2005.
O’Malley, SR. The Role of Neuropsychological Research in Modern Psychiatry: Informing Diagnostic Nomenclature, Prognosis, and Rehabilitation Approaches, (D.Psych) 2004.
O’Malley, SR., Patient Competency Assessment Processes using Clinical Neuropsychological Measures: The utility of the WMS-III in Medical Procedure, Independent Living, and Financial Decision-Making Assessments during a Neuropsychology Internship at Footscray Hospital (Western Health), (D.Psych), 2004.
O’Malley, SR. Adult Neuropsychological Rehabilitation Literature: A Review of best practice Evidence based interventions and outcomes (D. Psych) 2003.
O’Malley, SR. Neuropsychological Review: Specific Language Impairment (SLI) / Developmental Dysphasia Diagnosis, Theoretical Models, and Intervention in Childhood Language Disorders, (D.Psych) 2002.
O’Malley, SR.Introduction to Psychopathology: Advanced Training in Diagnostic Formulation and DSM-IV-TR Differential Diagnosis (D.Psych Clinical/Clinical Neuropsychology Program), 2002.
O’Malley, SR. Assessment Tool Analysis: Raven’s Standard Progressive Matrices Theoretical Foundations, Psychometrics, and Applied Use, (D.Psych) 2000.
O’Malley, SR. Psychological Principles of Training: Implicit and Explicit Learning, Transfer of Training, and Training Program Evaluation in NSW Level 2 Tennis Coach Training, (M.Psych) 1996.
O’Malley, SR. Factory Workflow and Culture Assessment – A Sociotechnical Approach: Analysis of Workflow and Team Dynamics. (M.Psych) 1996.
O’Malley, SR., & Shea, J. Adult Attachment Style and Relationship Satisfaction across successive romantic relationships: A Longitudinal Case-Comparative Analysis and discussion of mental model formation of the developing self,1994, (4th Year Psych Thesis).
O’Malley SR. Cross Cultural comparisons of The Strange Situation & Attachment (4th Year Psych)1994.
Bunn, SJ., Brent, PJ., O’Malley., SR. The sigma compounds 1, 3-di-o-tolylguanidine and N-allylnormetazocine inhibit agonist-stimulated inositol phospholipid metabolism in bovine ad renal medullary cells. Neurochemical Res, 19, 709-12 · Jun 4, 1994. (Third Year Psych Thesis).
