ADHD Evaluations for Children & Adults
Comprehensive ADHD evaluations using evidence-based assessment methods to provide diagnostic clarity, individualized recommendations, and meaningful next steps for children and adults.
Supporting You Through Every Step of the Evaluation Process
Whether you're seeking answers for yourself or your child, pursuing an ADHD evaluation can be an important step toward understanding challenges with attention, executive functioning, focus, organization, impulsivity, emotional regulation, and daily functioning. These difficulties can affect success at school, work, home, and in relationships, often leading to frustration, stress, and uncertainty. A comprehensive ADHD evaluation provides diagnostic clarity, identifies individual strengths and areas of difficulty, and offers personalized recommendations to support long-term success.
At MindWorks Psychological Services, we provide comprehensive ADHD evaluations for children and adults using evidence-based assessment methods and a compassionate, individualized approach. Every evaluation is tailored to the unique needs of the individual and includes a thorough review of developmental and medical history, clinical interviews, standardized assessment measures, and practical recommendations. Our goal is to provide accurate, objective answers while ensuring every client and family feels supported, informed, and confident throughout the evaluation process.
Contact our office to schedule your ADHD evaluation. We'll discuss your concerns, verify insurance benefits when applicable, explain the evaluation process, and provide secure intake forms to complete before your appointment.
Schedule Your Evaluation
We'll gather information about developmental history, medical and mental health history, educational or occupational functioning, attention, executive functioning skills, organization, emotional regulation, and current concerns. Rating scales and relevant records may also be requested when appropriate.
Comprehensive Intake
Your evaluation includes a detailed clinical interview, standardized ADHD assessment measures, and additional psychological testing when clinically indicated. Every evaluation is individualized to provide a thorough and accurate understanding of your concerns.
Comprehensive ADHD Evaluation
All information is carefully integrated into a comprehensive evaluation report. When appropriate, the report includes diagnostic impressions, a clear explanation of the findings, and individualized recommendations to support school, workplace, treatment, and daily functioning.
Diagnostic Review & Report
You'll meet with your psychologist to review the evaluation results, ask questions, and discuss recommendations. We want you to leave with a clear understanding of the findings and practical guidance for moving forward.
Feedback & Next Steps
ADHD Evaluations Designed for Every Stage of Life
ADHD EVALUATIONS
FOR CHILDREN
- Difficulty paying attention at school
- Hyperactivity and impulsivity
- Difficulties with executive functioning, including organization, planning, time management, task initiation, and working memory
- Organization and time management
- Academic performance concerns
- Behavioral concerns
- Learning support recommendations
ADHD EVALUATIONS
FOR ADULTS
- Difficulty maintaining focus
- Challenges with executive functioning, including organization, planning, prioritization, time management, working memory, and completing daily responsibilities
- Time management and organization
- Workplace performance concerns
- Emotional regulation
- Relationships
- Diagnostic clarification
- Personalized treatment recommendations
- Comprehensive clinical interview
- Detailed developmental and medical history review
- Evidence-based ADHD assessment measures
- Review of relevant medical, educational, and treatment records (when available)
- Diagnostic clarification based on DSM-5-TR criteria
- Comprehensive written evaluation report
- Assessment of attention, executive functioning, organization, and self-regulation skills
- Individualized recommendations for school, workplace, treatment, and daily functioning
- Feedback session to review results and answer questions
- Coordination with healthcare providers or other professionals, when authorized
What is an ADHD evaluation?
An ADHD evaluation is a comprehensive psychological assessment designed to determine whether symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are present. The evaluation examines attention, executive functioning, working memory, impulsivity, organization, emotional regulation, and other factors that may affect school, work, relationships, and daily functioning while also considering other conditions that may present with similar symptoms.
Who should consider an ADHD evaluation?
An ADHD evaluation may benefit children, adolescents, and adults experiencing ongoing difficulties with attention, concentration, organization, time management, impulsivity, hyperactivity, or executive functioning that interfere with school, work, relationships, or everyday life.
What happens during an ADHD evaluation?
Your evaluation includes a comprehensive clinical interview, review of developmental, medical, educational, and mental health history, standardized rating scales, and additional psychological assessment when clinically indicated. Information from parents, teachers, or other providers may also be incorporated when appropriate.
Can adults be diagnosed with ADHD?
Yes. Many adults are not diagnosed until later in life, particularly those who learned to compensate for their symptoms or whose difficulties became more noticeable as responsibilities increased. A comprehensive evaluation can help determine whether ADHD is contributing to current challenges.
What happens during an ADHD evaluation?
Most ADHD evaluations are completed over multiple appointments, depending on the complexity of the evaluation and any additional testing that may be recommended.
How long does an ADHD evaluation take?
Most ADHD evaluations are completed over multiple appointments, depending on the complexity of the evaluation and any additional testing that may be recommended.
Will I receive a written report?
Yes. Every evaluation includes a comprehensive written report summarizing the findings, diagnostic impressions when appropriate, and individualized recommendations.
When will I receive my report?
Yes. Every evaluation includes a comprehensive written report summarizing the findings, diagnostic impressions when appropriate, and individualized recommendations.
Whether you're seeking answers for yourself or your child, we're here to provide a thoughtful, comprehensive evaluation in a supportive and compassionate environment.