ADHD Testing
Types of Evaluations: ADHD
“I’m struggling with attention, organization, dropping the ball, forgetfulness, and finishing tasks. I’m always late, and I can’t seem to prioritize anything. Why can’t I just focus and get my work done? I’m always feeling restless and get in trouble for interrupting people or making impulsive decisions. Don’t these symptoms mean I have ADD or ADHD?”
When someone reports these types of challenges, it certainly means they MAY have ADD or ADHD. However, ADD or ADHD are not the only reasons that a person may struggle with these symptoms, and understanding WHY the symptoms are present is critical. A psychiatrist, primary care doctor, or psychologist who only uses a behavioral questionnaire may see the symptoms but lacks the data to understand the WHY. Just looking at the symptoms overlooks other factors, so either the treatment of ADHD may be ineffective, or it makes the real cause of the difficulties worse!
How we can help
A neuropsychologist can assess how the challenges impact attention, as well as memory, processing speed, executive functioning (including working memory), and learning. By measuring all of these against your IQ data, we can better differentiate ADHD from other issues like anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, or learning differences that can look similar. We review medical and educational records (when available), conduct interviews with you and others (with your permission), administer face-to-face cognitive testing, and utilize questionnaires or behavioral measures to understand how your behaviors or challenges may impact you in various settings.
A comprehensive evaluation allows you to know the role that ADD/ADHD, emotional distress, metabolic factors, or injuries may play in your functioning, so the treatment recommendations can be targeted. Many people with ADHD also struggle with depression and/or anxiety, and understanding this helps you to identify treatment that can lead to the best results. If memory or processing speed is impacted by ADHD, having data from testing allows your doctor and you to consider accommodations for work or school that allow you to be your best and limit the negative impacts of ADD/ADHD or mood distress. By understanding both WHAT is creating your challenges and HOW, we can move forward to limit or eliminate the difficulties you face.
If you are interested in ADD/ADHD testing for yourself or your child, please contact us by phone or complete the contact form on the website. You will receive a call to schedule a time to get your answers and receive help. The costs and a detailed description of the evaluation are provided below.
ADHD Evaluation ($3,500)
What’s included:
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A review of records
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A collaborative intake conversation to understand your life story, strengths, and concerns
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Testing across all of the domains above, as well as IQ testing to compare your performance across domains
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Personality and sensory-style assessments to explore how you interpret the world
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Recommendations for accommodations at school, work, or home environments
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A comprehensive, strengths-focused report tailored to your goals and needs
We find this approach to be especially helpful for those seeking clarity, validation, or support for navigating life with a unique cognitive style.