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We take a ‘whole person approach’ to treatment.
Counseling & Assessments at the SMart Center provides effective and evidence-based assessments and treatment recommendations for individuals who may be suffering from Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Comprehensive ADHD Evaluation
Children, Teens & Adults
What the Evaluation Answers
A comprehensive Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) evaluation is designed to determine whether a child, teen, or adult meets criteria for ADHD while providing a thorough understanding of how attention, executive functioning, and related factors impact daily life.
Symptoms That Overlap
ADHD symptoms can overlap with anxiety, depression, learning disorders, autism, stress, sleep concerns, and other developmental or psychological conditions. Our evaluations go beyond identifying symptoms to understand the underlying reasons for the challenges and provide individualized recommendations.
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The Evaluation
What Is Included in an ADHD Evaluation?
Every evaluation is tailored to the individual’s age, developmental history, and referral concerns. Depending on the referral question, the evaluation may include:
- Clinical interview and developmental history
- Standardized cognitive and executive functioning testing
- Attention and concentration assessment
- Behavioral and emotional rating scales
- Parent, teacher, spouse, or self-report questionnaires
- Review of previous records, when available
HOW IT WORKS
STEP 1
REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT
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STEP 2
HEAR FROM OUR TEAM
Within 24 hours, discover treatment options matched to your unique situation
STEP 3
START TREATMENT
Kick off treatment with our team (virtual or in-person)
Scope of Testing
Areas We Evaluate
Testing may examine:
- Attention and concentration
- Executive functioning
- Working memory and processing speed
- Hyperactivity and impulsivity
- Emotional and behavioral functioning
The evaluation also considers whether symptoms may be better explained by or occurring alongside conditions such as anxiety, depression, learning disorders, autism spectrum disorder, or other developmental or psychological concerns.
Diagnostic Clarity
What Can an ADHD Evaluation Diagnose?
A comprehensive evaluation can determine whether an individual meets criteria for:
Presentation One
Predominantly Inattentive
Presentation Two
Predominantly Hyperactive/ Impulsive
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Combined Presentation
Equally important, the evaluation helps identify other conditions that may be contributing to the individual’s difficulties.
Your Results
What You’ll Receive
Following the evaluation, you will receive:
Findings
- A personalized feedback session
- A comprehensive written report
- Diagnostic impressions, when appropriate
School & Work
- Individualized recommendations
- School, college, or workplace accommodations, when appropriate
Next Steps
- Executive functioning and organizational strategies
- Treatment recommendations and next steps
For children and adolescents, recommendations can support 504 Plans, IEPs, and school accommodations. For college students and adults, results can guide academic accommodations, workplace supports, treatment planning, and strategies to improve daily functioning.
Our Goal
More than a yes-or-no answer.
Our goal is not simply to answer, “Does this person have ADHD?” Our goal is to understand the whole person, including why they are struggling, where their strengths lie, what factors may be contributing to their challenges, and what recommendations will best support long-term success.
Going Further
When Might Additional Testing Be Recommended?
Sometimes an ADHD evaluation identifies concerns that cannot be fully explained by ADHD alone. In these cases, additional testing may be recommended to better understand an individual’s strengths, challenges, and support needs.
Additional evaluation may be helpful if there are concerns related to:
- Reading, writing, or math
- Learning disabilities (such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, or dyscalculia)
- Anxiety, depression, or other emotional concerns
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Intellectual or cognitive functioning
- Memory, language, or other thinking skills
If additional testing is recommended, we will discuss the reasons with you and explain the next steps. Our goal is to provide the most accurate diagnosis and recommendations to support success at home, school, work, and in everyday life.
Why Counseling & Assessments, at the SMart Center?
Counseling & Assessments at the SMart Center looks at the whole person, not just their diagnosis. Our team of multi-disciplinary professionals utilizes a ‘whole-person approach’ to treatment. We deliver evidence-based approaches – such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and a family systems approach – to our clients.
Now more than ever, mental health professionals must play a crucial role in helping those battling their own unique mental health challenges better understand their own invisible battles. Supporting and educating these individuals on how to develop and hone the requisite long-term coping skills will, ultimately, help lead them toward happier and more fulfilling lives.
