ADD/ADHD testing provides clear answers about your child’s attention, behavior, and learning needs.
We offer high-quality, comprehensive assessments for ADD/ADHD conducted by a licensed and certified school psychologist. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (often referred to as Attention Deficit Disorder or ADD) is a chronic condition of attention difficulties and/or hyperactivity and impulsiveness. Children who have ADHD often show symptoms while they are very young. Parents may notice their child is more active, talkative, impulsive, or has more trouble listening or following directions than siblings or playmates. Many parents wait until symptoms are causing difficulties at home and in school before seeking an evaluation.
ADHD is one of the most common childhood disorders and can continue through adolescence and into adulthood. The prevalence of children ever diagnosed with ADHD is about 11%, and males consistently have a higher prevalence of ADHD than females.
An ADHD evaluation has several purposes:
The complete evaluation will ask about the child’s behavior at home, at school, and in activities like sports. It will include information from parents or guardians and teachers, or other mental health clinicians who are involved in the child’s care. Often a child’s behavior will vary, depending on the setting.
A complete evaluation may include:
Not every child receives the same evaluation; the assessment is individualized to his/her specific symptoms and problems. Because as many as 45 percent of children with ADHD also have a learning disability, a full cognitive and academic battery is often suggested, especially if the child is presenting with learning issues as well.
After the comprehensive testing, a feedback session is scheduled with the parents usually within two weeks (either in-person or by Zoom). The conference will discuss assessment results as well as review the comprehensive written report detailing test findings and a treatment recommendation plan. The results from the ADHD evaluation can be used to develop a treatment plan that is right for the specific child, including therapy and support at home, at school, and in other activities.
Most feedback sessions are scheduled within two weeks of data collection. It is important to us at ETS to get you the information you need as soon as possible.
Dr. Bell is also available to attend school meetings to review test results, to help with intervention planning, or to advocate for the needs of your child.
Comprehensive evaluations to determine whether attention or hyperactivity challenges are affecting your child’s learning and behavior.
Targeted assessments that identify reading and language processing difficulties and guide effective intervention plans.
Specialized evaluations to uncover math-related learning challenges and recommend strategies for improvement.
In-depth testing to assess writing and fine-motor difficulties and develop practical solutions to support written expression.
Our early childhood assessments provide valuable insight into your young child’s cognitive, language, and early academic development.
Our comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations help high school and college students receive the documentation they need for academic accommodations.
