A careful look at strengths, developmental history, current functioning, emotional health, school or work demands, and other possible explanations.
I provide clinical diagnostic ADHD evaluations for youth and adults. Evaluations are generally available beginning at age 8. Younger children may be considered after an initial consultation, although a diagnosis is often deferred when it is not yet developmentally or clinically appropriate.
When a person’s needs cannot be adequately addressed through a clinical evaluation, I will recommend more comprehensive psychological, educational, or medical testing and try to help identify referral options.
Information from more than one setting matters because a young person may function differently at school, at home, and in preferred or highly structured activities.
Adult evaluations include a careful review of current functioning and childhood experiences. The process also considers anxiety, depression, trauma, sleep, substance use, learning concerns, and other possible explanations.
Not every adult has access to childhood records or a person who can reliably describe early experiences. The available evidence—and any limitations—will be discussed as part of the evaluation rather than treated as a reason not to seek clarity.
ADHD evaluations usually involve two to four in-person appointments of approximately one hour each. The overall process commonly takes about one to two months from the first appointment to feedback.
Timing may depend on the return of parent, teacher, family, or other questionnaires and the availability of relevant records.
Written reports are available upon request and are included in the per-session fees.
With appropriate written authorization, I can coordinate with physicians, schools, therapists, or other providers involved in care.
Evaluation documentation may support a request for school or workplace accommodations. However, schools, universities, employers, licensing organizations, and testing agencies establish their own eligibility and documentation requirements.
Screening can help determine whether autistic traits may be contributing to a young person’s experiences and whether comprehensive testing or additional support should be pursued.
The screening considers ADHD, anxiety, emotional health, and other factors that may overlap with autistic traits.
A written summary or report with results and recommendations is available upon request and included in the per-session fees.
When comprehensive autism testing appears appropriate, I will provide referral recommendations and try to help the family identify a provider or obtain a referral.
ADHD evaluations include consideration of whether autistic traits may also be relevant. Sometimes only a brief screening is necessary. When the initial information suggests that more detailed screening would be useful, autism-specific questionnaires and additional interviews can be incorporated.
This does not convert the process into a comprehensive autism diagnostic evaluation. A referral is still recommended when full diagnostic testing is indicated.
Written reports requested as part of the evaluation or screening process are included in the session fees.
Insurance coverage for diagnostic assessment can differ from coverage for ongoing therapy. After intake paperwork is complete, the Foundations for Change billing team provides available information about benefits and expected costs.
Current insurance participation and payment information are maintained on the group practice website.