ADHD

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Does someone you love have difficulty stopping and thinking before they act? Do they excessively fidget, seem restless, have difficulty sitting still or seem to be always on the go? Or, do they have difficulty staying focused, finishing tasks, or staying motivated? This person may have symptoms related to an Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, which may be impairing their ability to reach their full potential. 

This is a specific, targeted evaluation to determine if ADHD is an appropriate diagnosis. The essential feature of ADHD is a persistent pattern of inattention, hyperactivity and/or impulsivity that is interfering with an individual’s functioning and/or development (APA, 2013). An ADHD evaluation includes a clinical interview, history of presenting symptoms, including attention, distractibility, impulsivity and hyperactivity, review of medical and educational records as necessary, comprehensive intelligence testing (WISC-V), tests of sustained attention, and tests of specific cognitive abilities related to attention. 

Also included in this evaluation is a comprehensive report with explanation of test results, accurate diagnosis, recommendations for academic, home and therapeutic environments, and appropriate referrals. Parents should expect to spend approximately 1-3 hours for the intake interview and to complete evaluation specific behavioral forms, up to 4 hours of child/adolescent/young adult testing and 1-2 hours for the feedback session. During the feedback session parents are invited to meet with the evaluator to review testing results, discuss recommendations and ask questions. A physical copy of the report will be provided to the parents at the feedback session.