ADHD ASSESSMENT

ADHD TESTING FAQS

Are you struggling to pay attention at school, work, home, or all of the above? Does it take you longer than others to learn something or do you forget things altogether? Do you feel paralyzed when faced with having to organize and/or prioritize everything you have to get done in your life, with no idea where to start? If you answered ‘yes’ to most of these questions, you may have ADHD! An assessment for ADHD may help you get answers you are looking for. Contact me for a free 15 minute consult to determine if ADHD testing is right for you.

The process for an ADHD evaluation includes an initial session during which I gather information about your symptoms and your background (3 hours). I will ask questions about your difficulties with attention, memory, and learning throughout your life, and how these challenges have impacted your functioning. Before we meet, you will complete a series of questionnaires that will provide me with additional information about your experiences (this usually takes about an hour or less of your time). I will also obtain information from someone close to you that is familiar with your symptoms. After I have reviewed and interpreted all of your responses (3 hours), I will determine your diagnosis/diagnoses and we will review your results and your personalized treatment plan together (1 hour). You will receive a brief, informal 5-6 page patient facing summary of your results at the end of the testing process. The cost of the assessment and feedback sessions totals $2800.

On occasion, I may suggest or you may request additional tests that measure intelligence (IQ), executive functioning, and more. Often, additional testing is not needed for an ADHD diagnosis, though it may provide further insight into your symptoms and functioning. However, neuropsychological, academic achievement, and intelligence testing is required for accommodations for high-stakes exams (e.g., California Bar Examination, LSAT, GRE).and other accommodations

If needed or desired, I can provide an in-depth written formal report of the assessment results that can be given to your treatment providers (e.g., psychiatrists, therapists, schools) with your consent. Some providers require this report to provide you treatment, including stimulant medications for ADHD. The cost of a report is on average $2800, which is in addition to the cost of the time we meet for testing outlined above. In total, an ADHD assessment with a written report averages around $5600. If neuropsychological or psychoeductional testing is completed, the cost of time spent and the report will be greater.

Please note, I also provide evidence-based skills training for improving executive functioning and/or coaching for individuals diagnosed with ADHD.