ADHD ASSESSMENTS
An ADHD assessment can help children understand their challenges better, and can lead to feelings of validation and acceptance.
Learn more about your child’s behaviour and the underlying reason behind their behaviour.
Many individuals with Attention Deficit / Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) have difficulty paying attention, especially during boring tasks, need a lot of reminders to get things done, and have organizational challenges. Some children have a lot of restless energy or struggle to think through the consequences before acting. There are different types of ADHD depending on the combination of symptoms.
An assessment of ADHD involves using standardized measures and careful consideration of other potential causes of your child’s behaviour (e.g. anxiety, learning difficulties, depression, sleep problems). Learning disabilities sometimes co-exist with ADHD, and in-depth psycho-educational assessment (which includes an evaluation for ADHD) may be recommended, depending on your child’s individual needs.
An assessment can provide direction and choices as to what interventions (e.g. coaching, therapy, further assessment, etc.) best fit your child’s needs and how your child can be better supported at school.
How It Works
An ADHD assessment involves gathering data from multiple sources. An in-depth parent interview and standardized questionnaires are needed to learn about your child’s behaviour at home.
With your consent, valuable information is gathered from your child’s teacher to learn about your child at school.
Depending on your child’s age, they may be asked to participate in a clinical interview, answer standardized questionnaires, and/or complete specific tasks. Each assessment is tailored to your child’s age and unique needs.
FEE: $2340
How can I prepare my child for an ADHD assessment?
Talk to your child about the reason for the appointment, so they are not surprised.
Let them know that they will be asked some questions about themselves, including their strengths and challenges. They may also be asked to complete some simple tasks in the session.
What Happens Next
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Book a consult call:
This is a quick conversation to answer your questions, share information, and confirm fit.
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Attend a virtual or phone intake session:
You’ll meet with a member of our team to share background information and your current concerns. You will also answer questions specific to ADHD symptoms.
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Your child completes the testing session:
Your child will meet with the clinician for about 1 hour.
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Receive your feedback and a written report:
You’ll meet virtually with your clinician 1-2 weeks later to walk through the results and personalized recommendations. A detailed written report will also be provided at this meeting.