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Brief attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessments are offered to adult clients only, offering an expedited assessment that is exclusively focused on ADHD diagnosis. These brief assessments are composed of a diagnostic interview and data collected from self/observer report measures. There is no cognitive assessment of cognition, memory, attention, or concentration in a brief ADHD assessment.
Please note that many universities and colleges require a comprehensive psychoeducational assessment for ADHD to provide academic accommodations.
Brief ADHD assessments can be conducted completely virtually or in-person, based on your personal preference.
Areas covered during the assessment will include:
Clinical ADHD symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity during adulthood and childhood.
Executive Functioning
The process of brief ADHD assessments includes the following:
1 hour clinical intake interview (in-person or virtual)
1.5 hour structured diagnostic interview + memory screener (in-person or virtual)
30 min feedback session (in-person or virtual)
Questionnaires covering a range of symptom domains
Scoring and Report writing
The base fee for a brief ADHD assessment is $1,945.
Assessment of additional mental health disorders will require additional testing sessions, scoring, and report writing, charged on top of the base fee. If you would like additional mental health queries to be added to your brief ADHD assessment, your fee will be calculated by an hourly rate, covering testing for all of your individual concerns. This will help keep your costs lower than seeking multiple different types of assessments.
Additional concerns about other neurodevelopmental disorders cannot be addressed in brief ADHD assessments, and a full psychoeducational assessment or ASD assessment will be needed instead.
The psychologist will discuss an individualized assessment plan with you in your first session, including estimated fees.
Those with adult ADHD may face challenges such as difficulty concentrating, making careless mistakes, and feeling restless. These challenges can affect various aspects of life, from work performance to personal relationships. Adult ADHD symptoms such as being easily distracted and difficulty unwinding after a long day can make it hard to manage daily tasks effectively.
We can help identify these issues through psychological tests and provide guidance on strategies to improve daily functioning.
Adults diagnosed with ADHD often report difficulty with tasks requiring sustained mental effort, such as paying bills or completing projects at work. Other common symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder include poor memory, trouble staying organized, and a tendency to become upset easily. Recognizing these symptoms is the first step in addressing the challenges they present.
By working with a healthcare professional, individuals can develop coping strategies that help them manage these issues effectively.
An accurate diagnosis of ADHD is crucial for developing an effective treatment plan. Our assessments aim to distinguish between ADHD and other conditions, such as anxiety or depression, which may exhibit similar symptoms.
To diagnose ADHD, we use Diagnostic and Statistical Manuals that provide the diagnostic criteria we use to ensure an accurate and clinical diagnosis. This comprehensive and careful process helps to tailor treatment strategies to the specific needs of each individual.
Once ADHD is diagnosed, several treatment options can be explored to help manage ADHD symptoms. These may include medication, behavioral therapy, and lifestyle changes aimed at improving organization and focus.
Working with a health care professional can help in developing a personalized treatment plan that addresses the unique challenges posed by adult ADHD. If you think you might have ADHD or another disorder, our team can help you get the diagnosis and treatment you need.
In our daily acts of living, loving, working, healing, learning & playing, we would like to acknowledge with gratitude that we are on the traditional & unceded territory of the Katzie, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and other Coast Salish Peoples. Huy ch q’u.
