ADHD Assessment

When it comes to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), accurate diagnosis and comprehensive assessment are paramount. Psychological assessment plays a crucial role in determining whether an individual has ADHD and provides valuable insights into their cognitive functioning, emotional well-being, and behavioral patterns.

What Is ADHD?

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects both children and adults. It is characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that interfere with daily functioning and development. Individuals with ADHD may have difficulty sustaining attention, organizing tasks, managing time, and controlling impulses. ADHD can significantly impact academic, occupational, and social functioning.

Benefits of Psychological Assessment for ADHD

a) Accurate Diagnosis: ADHD symptoms can overlap with other conditions, making diagnosis challenging. Psychological assessment provides a systematic approach to differentiate ADHD from other disorders, ensuring accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment planning.

b) Tailored Treatment: Each individual with ADHD is unique, and psychological assessment helps identify specific strengths and weaknesses. This information allows clinicians to develop personalized treatment strategies, including medication management, behavioral interventions, and therapy techniques tailored to the individual s needs.

c) Educational Support: Psychological assessment provides valuable insights into an individual’s cognitive functioning, academic abilities, and learning style. This information helps educators design appropriate accommodations and interventions to support academic success.

d) Monitoring Progress: Regular psychological assessments enable clinicians to monitor the effectiveness of interventions and track an individual s progress over time. By assessing changes in symptom severity and functional impairments, adjustments to treatment plans can be made to optimize outcomes.

Are ADHD assessments covered by insurance companies?

Typically, yes – as long as your insurance company deems it “medically necessary.” We will work with your insurance company to verify your insurance benefits and what they will cover and report back to you before we make a decision to schedule your assessment. As an alternative, you can pay our private pay fee if your insurance does not cover all or portions of this assessment.

How the Process Works:

Clinical Interview

During this meeting, your psychologist will ask you questions to obtain information for two purposes:

1. To gather relevant historical information and symptoms.

2. To customize the plan for the testing session in order to answer the questions you or your referring provider have.

At the conclusion of the clinical interview, your psychologist will give you more detailed information about what to expect for the testing session(s).

Testing Session

During the testing session(s), you will be asked to answer questions verbally, and complete some computerized testing. The time-frame to complete testing takes approximately two to three hours. Once testing is complete, you and your psychologist will coordinate a feasible date and time to schedule your separate feedback session.

Feedback Session

Once all supporting documentation has been obtained, the clinical interview and all testing has been completed, your psychologist will meet with you for a feedback session to discuss overall diagnostic impressions and recommendations. This feedback session lasts for approximately one hour. Once the feedback session has been completed, you will receive a detailed written report describing the findings of your evaluation with any relevant treatment recommendations if applicable. Typically, the turn around time to receive your feedback and completed psychological report is between seven to 14 business days from the date of your testing session. Please note, psychological reports will be submitted to your referring provider.

Get Started

Step 1

Call our office to be scheduled for the clinical interview. During this phone call, our staff will ask you some questions to clarify the nature of your request and to discuss payment, paperwork, and the overall assessment experienc

Step 2

New patient paperwork will be sent to you in advance to be completed via our secure HIPAA-compliant platform. (Please complete and submit your paperwork no later than 24 hours prior to your appointment).

Step 3

Meet with your psychologist over video using our HIPAA-compliant platform - a link will be emailed to you to access your appointment in advance.