ADHD Evaluation
Get Clear Answers
An ADHD evaluation can help clarify concerns about attention, executive functioning, organization, and follow-through. If you think an evaluation may help, the first step is to contact our office to discuss your concerns and schedule a consultation.
Before your appointment, it can be helpful to gather recent report cards, teacher feedback, or other relevant records. Our team will guide you through the process and answer questions along the way.
When an Evaluation May Help
You may benefit from an evaluation if you or your child are experiencing ongoing difficulties such as:
Trouble sustaining attention
Frequent careless mistakes
Leaving work unfinished
Forgetfulness
Impulsivity
Poor organization
Difficulty getting started on tasks
Emotional frustration
Underperforming despite strong effort
For children, these concerns often appear through academic or behavioral struggles at home and school. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends evaluation for children ages 4–18 with these types of concerns.
How ADHD Can Look
ADHD often looks different at different ages.
Children may show distractibility, impulsivity, trouble following directions, emotional reactivity, behavior concerns, or struggles at school.
Teens and adults may experience disorganization, poor time management, missed deadlines, chronic overwhelm, inconsistent follow-through, and difficulty managing competing demands.
Some children are bright and capable but still struggle to stay organized or complete tasks. Some adults may appear successful on the surface but feel they are constantly compensating and working harder than others to keep up.
Seeking an evaluation is a proactive step. A thorough evaluation can help determine whether ADHD is present, whether something else may be contributing, or whether multiple factors are involved.
Our Process
Children & Teens
The evaluation may include:
Parent interview
Developmental, medical, and school history
Teacher and parent rating scales
Testing when appropriate
Teacher input is often important because ADHD symptoms must be present in more than one setting.
Adults
The evaluation may include:
Review of current symptoms
Childhood history
Functional impact across work, home, and relationships
Structured questionnaires
Cognitive testing when appropriate
A thorough ADHD evaluation should never rely on a single test. It should consider other possible explanations and how symptoms affect daily life.
Testing Accommodations
An ADHD evaluation may support requests for school accommodations, college disability services, or testing accommodations for exams such as the LSAT, MCAT, or USMLE.
Most testing organizations require current, comprehensive documentation of the diagnosis, functional impairment, and need for accommodations. A brief note is often not enough.
Insurance & Payment
Insurance may cover part of an ADHD evaluation when it is medically necessary, but coverage varies by plan and by the amount of testing involved.
Evaluations completed primarily for educational planning or testing accommodations are often considered private pay.
