Focused ADHD Evaluations
For Ages 5 - 18
Overview
A focused ADHD diagnostic evaluation is designed to help families better understand whether attention-related concerns are best explained by ADHD, co-occurring emotional factors, or a combination of both.
While ADHD and broader neuropsychological differences often occur together, a full neuropsychological evaluation is not always required to accurately diagnose ADHD. In many cases, careful clinical interviewing, developmental history, and standardized rating scales across settings provide the information needed to make meaningful diagnostic and treatment decisions—without the time, cost, or burden of extensive testing.
This focused approach helps answer practical questions such as:
Does my child or teen meet criteria for ADHD?
Does anxiety, mood, or emotional stress contribute to, or better explain, inattention and behavior concerns?
What supports or interventions are most appropriate moving forward?
Determining the Right Fit
A brief consultation is always completed before scheduling an evaluation. During this conversation, we will discuss your concerns and determine whether a focused ADHD evaluation is the most appropriate approach for your child.
This evaluation may not be the right fit if:
You want to understand the full neuropsychological profile of your child
You are specifically pursuing comprehensive autism diagnostic testing
You need academic or learning disability testing
While this evaluation does include screening for autism-related concerns, it does not include comprehensive autism diagnostic assessment. If screening results suggest the need for further evaluation, I will discuss recommendations for follow-up testing with appropriate providers.
What's Included
The focused ADHD diagnostic evaluation includes:
Clinical interviewing with parents and the child to understand developmental history, current concerns, and functioning across home and school settings
Standardized questionnaires completed by parents and teachers assessing attention, executive functioning, emotional well-being, and related concerns
Review of relevant records provided by the family (such as school reports or prior evaluations, when available)
School consultation when clinically indicated, which may include a teacher interview or brief observation
A concise written report summarizing findings, diagnostic impressions, and recommendations
A feedback session with parents to review results, answer questions, and discuss next steps
Fees & Logistics
Fees: The fee for a focused ADHD diagnostic evaluation ranges from $850–$1,000, depending on the level of school involvement needed.
Insurance: I do not bill insurance directly for evaluations. A detailed receipt (superbill) can be provided for families who wish to seek potential out-of-network reimbursement through their insurance plan.
Payment: Payment is divided into two parts. Half of the total evaluation fee is due at the start of the evaluation, with the remaining balance due at the time of the feedback session.
Scheduling & Timeline: After an initial consultation to determine fit, evaluation appointments are scheduled based on availability. My goal is to schedule evaluations in a timely manner and offer the earliest available openings whenever possible. Once all evaluation components are completed, families typically receive the written report within approximately two weeks. A feedback session is scheduled to review results, answer questions, and discuss next steps.
