ADHD EVALUATIONS for Kids and Teens
Our Evaluations are offered to help you:
Better Understand Your Child’s Strengths and Weaknesses
Access Educational Supports to improve your child’s academics and build self-esteem
Access Medical Treatment Options if you are interested
Provide Recommendations for home and school that will Benefit Your Child and Family
An Evaluation may be for you if:
Teachers have reported concerns about your child’s behavior.
You have concerns about your child’s ability to pay attention and/or hyperactive and impulsive behaviors.
Your child is struggling academically, but you know they are very capable.
You have concerns regarding possible ADHD, anxiety, or other mood/behavioral concerns.
What To Expect
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Diagnostic Interview
You and your child will complete an Interview with our child psychologist from the comfort of your home. The interview will be approximately 90 minutes via HIPAA compliant software.
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Psychological Measures
Primary caregivers, your child’s teacher, and your child (if they are old enough) will complete online measures to better describe your child’s symptoms.
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Psychological Report
You will receive a Psychological Report including Diagnoses and Recommendations. You can share this report with your child’s school and/or physician if you choose.
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Feedback Session
A 30-minute Feedback session will be conducted with you, the parent, to discuss the report and answer any questions you may have.
NEW! ADHD Evaluation and Brief Treatment Package
This package includes the ADHD Evaluation (with 1 included 30-min parent session) and 3 Additional Sessions (45Min).
Sessions will typically involve parent behavioral training sessions. However, these sessions are individually tailored to meet the needs of your child. Parent behavioral training is evidence-based for alleviating symptoms in children and teens with ADHD and behavioral difficulties. Other sessions that may be helpful for your child could include: teacher behavioral training, child/ teen ADHD education, study/organizational training. A sample parent-based treatment plan may include:
Session 1: Feedback on Diagnosis, Individualized Recommendations, and Psychoeducation on ADHD
Session 2: Positive Reinforcement Principles
Session 3: Identification of Problem Behaviors in the Home and Behavior Planning
Session 4: Review of Behavior Plan Effects, Final Questions and Recommendations