The Green Room Psychological Services Inc.
ADHD Evaluations
ADHD Evaluations
Cognitive and social-emotional testing to determine the presence of ADHD, autism, and learning differences (i.e., dyslexia) for children (ages 6+), adolescents, and adults. The goal is to assess a person’s “learning style,” including the particular pattern of strengths and shortcomings for problem-solving, language, attention, and memory; as well as the impact of emotional states on cognition/learning.
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FAQ
Frequently Ask Questions
What is the process of ADHD Evaluation?
PROCESS:1. Clinical interview with patient and/or parents, via telehealth.2. Testing in office. Can take 5-10 hours, depending on scope of what is needed; and, can be done in a single day or spread across two days.3. Remotely administered checklists (for patient, parents, significant others, and/or teachers if warranted).4. Two-to-three week delay for scoring/interpreting, and writing a report. The report can be between 20-30 pages and includes customized recommendations based on testing data.5. Feedback session, via telehealth. This is an hourlong session to review the report and discuss results, including any diagnostic impressions and ways to apply recommendations.
What is the purpose of your ADHD Assessment, and what are some potential traits and challenges associated with ADHD that it can help identify?
Our ADHD Assessment is an abbreviated version of the full neuropsychological evaluation and can determine the presence of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, and any of its subtypes. ADHD is the best thought of not as a “disorder” but as a learning style remarkable for strengths, such as thinking on your feet (i.e., spontaneous problem-solving and crisis management), big-picture thinking, and the creativity that comes with wandering attention. Frequently associated traits include charisma, humor, and leadership skills. At the same time, there are disadvantages of wandering or involuntary attention that can potentially interfere with productivity, achievement, relationships, and overall wellness. These disadvantages can manifest as any of the following symptoms:
- Frequently distracted, or prone to losing cognitive stamina (i.e., attention that “expires” over the course of time)
- Difficulty starting and following through, especially with multi-step tasks
- Frequent forgetfulness, losing track of details, misplacing belongings, and overall disorganization
- Physical restlessness that can range from mild fidgetiness to a more pronounced inability to remain seated (i.e., frequent urges to get up and walk around in settings when being seated is normal and expected)
- Tendency to barge in on conversations and interrupt others, and overall difficulty with patience and turn-waiting.
For those who relate to the above ADHD descriptions, and have no other cognitive, academic, or social-emotional concerns, our ADHD Assessment may be the next best step for diagnostic clarification and identifying optimal recommendations. Our evaluators can help guide you in this process.
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