ADHD Evaluations

Especially in young children, differences in development and social interaction can look like Autism Spectrum Disorder on the surface, but upon further investigation, are the result of coping with traumatic experiences and/or are due to other diagnoses such as Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Through our assessment process, we strive to provide the most accurate diagnosis and recommendations for each individual client.

What is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder?

  • “AD/HD is a neurodevelopmental disorder defined by impairing levels of inattention, disorganizations, and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity. Inattention and disorganization entail inability to stay on task, seeming not to listen, and losing materials, at levels that are inconsistent with age or developmental level. Hyperactivity-impulsivity entails overactivity, fidgeting, inability to stay seated, intruding into other people’s activities, and inability to wait --- symptoms that are excessive for age or developmental level. In childhood, AD/HD frequently overlaps with disorders that are often considered to be “externalizing disorders” such as oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder. AD/HD often persists into adulthood with resultant impairments of social, academic, and occupational functioning.” (DSM-5)

Symptoms of AD/HD may include (but are not limited to):

  • Making careless mistakes
  • Difficulty focusing and maintaining attention during non-preferred activities
  • Hyperfocusing on preferred activities
  • Zoning out or seeming to daydream
  • Difficulty finishing tasks
  • Difficulty with organization of materials as well as thoughts
  • Frequently losing objects and materials
  • Being easily distracted by sights, sounds, smells, etc.
  • Forgetting important information and/or appointments easily
  • Fidgeting
  • Being in constant motion (climbing, running, jumping)
  • Difficulty sitting and remaining quiet
  • Blurting out
  • Difficulty waiting
  • Interrupting others
  • Displaying emotional dysregulation
  • Easily angered/upset
  • Difficulty thinking before speaking or acting
  • Acting impulsively
  • Difficulty reading social cues
  • Difficulty maintaining a conversation and remaining on topic

What does an AD/HD assessment include? Each assessment will be different depending on the needs of each individual patient. However, in general, an assessment for AD/HD may include but is not limited to the following:

  • Developmental History
  • Academic History (if age appropriate)
  • Social and Emotional History
  • Intellectual Cognitive Testing
  • Behavioral Observations
  • Evaluation of Attention and Executive Functioning
  • Evaluation of Social and Emotional Functioning

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