At CNS Behavioral Health, we specialize in ADHD evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can affect focus, impulse control, organization, and daily functioning. Our comprehensive evaluations are designed to provide clarity, uncover underlying challenges, and develop actionable strategies for success at home, school, or work.

What is an ADHD Evaluation?

An ADHD evaluation is a thorough assessment process that explores attention, executive functioning, and related cognitive and behavioral patterns. The goal is to determine whether symptoms align with an ADHD diagnosis or are related to other factors, such as anxiety, learning difficulties, or sensory processing challenges. This evaluation provides a roadmap for tailored interventions and accommodations.

Why Seek an ADHD Evaluation?

Individuals seek ADHD evaluations for a variety of reasons, including:

  • Persistent difficulty focusing, organizing tasks, or following through on responsibilities.
  • Challenges with impulse control or hyperactivity that interfere with daily life.
  • Struggles with academic performance, time management, or workplace productivity.
  • Emotional dysregulation, frustration, or difficulty managing stress.
  • A desire for clarity about symptoms that may have been overlooked or misdiagnosed in the past.
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Our Evaluation Process

Intake Session

The process begins with a comprehensive discussion of your developmental, academic, medical, and social history. This session helps identify current concerns and areas to evaluate.

Comprehensive Testing

Our ADHD evaluations assess a range of factors, including:

  • Attention and Focus: Measuring sustained, selective, and divided attention capabilities.
  • Executive Functioning: Assessing skills such as planning, organization, working memory, and self-regulation.
  • Behavioral Patterns: Evaluating hyperactivity, impulsivity, and other behavioral symptoms.
  • Emotional Regulation: Exploring mood stability, frustration tolerance, and responses to stress.
  • Academic Performance: Understanding how ADHD-related symptoms impact learning and achievement.

Rule-Out Assessments

Testing also explores other potential contributors to symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, or learning disabilities, to ensure an accurate diagnosis.

Feedback Session

Once the evaluation is complete, we meet with you to discuss findings, provide a clear diagnosis if applicable, and offer evidence-based recommendations tailored to your needs.

Advocacy and Support

For students, we provide guidance on navigating IEPs, 504 Plans, or other accommodations to support academic success. For adults, we offer strategies for workplace productivity and self-management.

Intake Session

The process begins with a comprehensive discussion of your developmental, academic, medical, and social history. This session helps identify current concerns and areas to evaluate.

Comprehensive Testing

Our ADHD evaluations assess a range of factors, including:

  • Attention and Focus: Measuring sustained, selective, and divided attention capabilities.
  • Executive Functioning: Assessing skills such as planning, organization, working memory, and self-regulation.
  • Behavioral Patterns: Evaluating hyperactivity, impulsivity, and other behavioral symptoms.
  • Emotional Regulation: Exploring mood stability, frustration tolerance, and responses to stress.
  • Academic Performance: Understanding how ADHD-related symptoms impact learning and achievement.

Rule-Out Assessments

Testing also explores other potential contributors to symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, or learning disabilities, to ensure an accurate diagnosis.

Feedback Session

Once the evaluation is complete, we meet with you to discuss findings, provide a clear diagnosis if applicable, and offer evidence-based recommendations tailored to your needs.

Advocacy and Support

For students, we provide guidance on navigating IEPs, 504 Plans, or other accommodations to support academic success. For adults, we offer strategies for workplace productivity and self-management.

How ADHD Evaluations Can Help

  • Provide an accurate diagnosis and rule out other contributing factors.
  • Clarify how ADHD symptoms impact daily functioning, learning, and relationships.
  • Offer personalized strategies for managing attention, organization, and impulse control.
  • Develop actionable recommendations for academic or workplace accommodations.
  • Empower individuals and families with tools, resources, and knowledge to thrive.

Who Can Benefit from ADHD Evaluations?

  • Children and Adolescents: Struggling with focus, academic performance, or behavioral challenges at home or school.
  • College Students: Facing difficulties with time management, studying, or maintaining productivity.
  • Adults: Experiencing workplace struggles, disorganization, or challenges balancing responsibilities.
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Dr. Bishay’s expertise in ADHD evaluations ensures a compassionate, comprehensive approach to understanding your unique challenges.

By identifying strengths and addressing areas of difficulty, ADHD evaluations at CNS Behavioral Health empower individuals to unlock their potential and achieve their goals.

Get Started

Contact CNS Behavioral Health today to schedule an ADHD evaluation and take the first step toward clarity and success.