An ADHD assessment is designed to help determine whether someone has Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, a neurodevelopmental disorder that can affect focus, self-control, and other important skills.

This assessment explores an individual’s cognitive abilities, executive functioning, and social-emotional functioning. It does not include any academic testing.

The process typically involves collecting information from parents/guardians and teachers to gain a comprehensive view of a child or teenager's behavior in different settings. For adults, input is gathered from parents, partners, or friends to provide a well-rounded perspective on their behavior across various environments.

There are currently three types of ADHD: inattentive type, hyperactive/ impulsive type, and combined type.  This assessment can be used to evaluate children (starting at age 6), adolescents, and adults who display the following symptoms:

• Being easily distracted


• Difficulty staying focused


• Avoiding or disliking tasks that require sustained mental effort


• Weak organization


• Forgetfulness in daily activities


• Fidgeting


• Feeling restless


• Talking excessively


• Blurting out


• Difficulty waiting

The fee for an ADHD assessment is $1800

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The client (age 18 and up) and/or parents/guardians will be sent questionnaires to complete prior to attending the intake appointment.

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An intake appointment is scheduled with the client (age 16 and up) and/or parents/guardians to discuss any concerns and specific questions you would like to have answered. Consent forms are signed at this appointment.

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Depending on the focus of the assessment, standardized rating scales may be used to gather information about social-emotional functioning, adaptive skills, and any concerns related to ADHD. Clients, parents/guardians, and teachers may be asked to complete these rating scales.

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Approximately 1 to 3 one-on-one testing appointments will be scheduled to complete the assessment. Each session is approximately 1.5 to 3 hours but can be adjusted depending on the client’s needs and comfort level. The standardized tests that are used depend on the assessment questions. For a psycho-educational assessment, cognitive and academic testing is completed. However, for an ADHD assessment, only cognitive testing is completed.

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A review of school records and previous assessments is completed, if available.

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A feedback meeting with the client (age 16 and up) and/or parents/guardians is scheduled. Younger teens (age 14 and up) can also attend this session, if appropriate. During this meeting, the results are presented along with a range of recommendations based on the unique profile of the client. This meeting includes a discussion of the client's strengths and areas for growth and support.

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A comprehensive written report summarizing all the assessment information and recommendations is provided to the client and/or parents/guardians during the feedback meeting.

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For children and younger teens, if the parent/guardian wishes, a separate meeting can be scheduled to share the results with them in a child-friendly way.

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