ADHD Testing -FAQs

ADHD Testing FAQs

You can get tested for ADHD by consulting with a qualified healthcare professional, such as a psychologist, psychiatrist, or a physician specializing in ADHD. They will conduct a thorough evaluation, which may include interviews, questionnaires, and cognitive tests.

ADHD testing typically involves a comprehensive evaluation that includes:

  • Clinical Interviews: To gather information about your symptoms, medical history, and personal history.
  • Behavioral Rating Scales: Questionnaires completed by you, family members, or teachers to assess ADHD symptoms.
  • Cognitive Tests: To evaluate attention, memory, and executive functioning.
  • Review of Medical and Educational Records: To provide a complete picture of your history.

ADHD testing includes:

  • Clinical Interviews: To assess symptoms and history.
  • Behavioral Rating Scales: Standardized questionnaires.
  • Cognitive Tests: To measure attention, memory, and executive function.
  • Neuropsychological Tests: More in depth cognitive testing.
  • Continuous Performance Tests (CPTs): Computerized tests that measure attention over time.

Yes, adults can and do get tested for ADHD. This condition is not just a childhood disorder, and many adults experience symptoms that affect their daily lives.

You might consider ADHD testing if you experience persistent symptoms such as:

  • Difficulty focusing or concentrating.
  • Hyperactivity or restlessness.
  • Impulsivity.
  • Trouble organizing tasks.
  • Frequent procrastination.
  • Difficulty with time management.

Expect to:

  • Answer questions about your symptoms and history.
  • Complete questionnaires.
  • Participate in cognitive tests.
  • Provide relevant records.

Generally 2-3 hours of testing, 3 sessions: intake, testing, and results.