Comprehensive ADHD assessment for children and teens.
A child ADHD assessment should consider behaviour across settings, developmental history, school functioning, emotional wellbeing and other conditions that can mimic or accompany ADHD. The goal is diagnostic clarity and practical recommendations for home, school and daily life.
Book an AssessmentWhen an ADHD assessment may be helpful
Children and teens may be referred when attention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, organization or self-regulation difficulties are persistent and interfere with functioning in more than one setting.
Inattention
Difficulty sustaining attention, following instructions, completing tasks, remembering responsibilities or keeping track of materials.
Hyperactivity & impulsivity
Excessive movement, restlessness, interrupting, difficulty waiting or acting before considering consequences.
Executive functioning
Challenges with planning, organization, initiation, emotional regulation, time awareness and shifting between tasks.
What a comprehensive child ADHD assessment can include
The exact assessment depends on age, referral question and clinical judgment. It may include parent interviews, child or teen interviews, teacher and parent rating scales, review of school records, standardized measures of attention and executive functioning, and cognitive or academic testing when relevant.
Developmental history
Information about early development, medical history, learning, behaviour and when concerns first became noticeable.
Multi-informant data
Parent, teacher and age-appropriate self-report information helps determine whether difficulties are present across settings.
Integrated interpretation
Results are considered together to determine whether ADHD best explains the presentation and whether other conditions should also be considered.
Recommendations for school and home
Where appropriate, assessment findings can support practical recommendations for classroom accommodations, organization, homework routines, executive-function strategies and family support. Recommendations should be individualized to the child’s strengths and needs.
Insurance and direct billing
Direct billing may be available for eligible psychological assessment services. Coverage depends on your insurance plan, the provider’s professional designation and the terms of your benefits. Please confirm coverage directly with your insurer.
Frequently asked questions
Do ADHD symptoms need to occur at both home and school?
Diagnostic criteria require evidence of symptoms and impairment across more than one setting. Information from both home and school is therefore often important.
Can learning problems look like ADHD?
Yes. Learning disorders, anxiety, sleep problems, trauma and other concerns can affect attention and classroom behaviour. Differential diagnosis helps clarify the pattern.
Will the assessment include recommendations for school?
When appropriate, the report can include practical recommendations and accommodations based on the child’s documented needs and assessment findings.
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