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Families waiting “years” for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) support can receive a diagnosis and treatment plan in one week at a private clinic in Tauranga, Bay Paediatrics says.

The clinic, which specialises in ADHD, is hosting an event called Epic (Extraordinary Parents and Incredible Children) Families at Baycourt Theatre on October 12, next Sunday.

Bay Paediatrics says it will unveil its “revolutionary ADHD assessment” that can give families who attend a diagnosis and treatment plan “in as little as seven days”.

A statement from the clinic said its Illuminate ADHD assessment used artificial intelligence, motion tracking, and eye-tracking technology to objectively measure ADHD symptoms such as hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity.

“Unlike outdated methods relying on teacher and parent questionnaires, this data-driven system delivers accurate, bias-free results, reduces misdiagnosis, and helps clinicians track medication effectiveness with unprecedented precision,” it said.

Bay Paediatrics co-founder, clinical director, and developmental paediatrician Dr Sarah Moll said families were tired of “waiting, worrying, and being misunderstood”.

“With Illuminate, we can move beyond opinions and guesswork to deliver science-backed answers quickly and confidently.”

Bay Paediatrics co-founder and developmental paediatrician Dr Sarah Moll (centre) says she was the only paediatrician from New Zealand invited to speak at the 2025 ADHD World Summit in Prague in May.

Moll also had lived experience as a mother in a neurodiverse household.

“I know what it feels like to juggle family life with the challenges of ADHD.

“That’s why this work matters so much – it’s about giving families the clarity and support they deserve, without years of uncertainty.”

Moll’s husband and Bay Paediatrics co-founder Freddie Bennett spoke to the Bay of Plenty Times in July about how his ADHD diagnosis was a turning point in his life.

After years of feeling lost and “broken”, a diagnosis gave him an understanding of why he thought and acted the way he did.

Epic Families will include panel discussions with leading clinicians, psychologists, and lived-experience voices, and expert talks on emotional regulation, school strategies, sleep, nutrition, anxiety, and communicating with neurodivergent children.

Activities for children will also be available.

For more information and tickets, visit the Bay Paediatrics website.