Virtual with Dr. Bowers
ADHD evaluations for eligible children, teens, and adults, with attention to developmental history, functioning, and other contributing factors. Availability depends on location and clinical suitability.
ADHD Evaluations / Children, Teens & Adults
ADHD is more
than attention.
Understanding the whole picture can change how we respond. Explore ADHD evaluations for children, teens, and adults, virtually or in person.
Find Your Starting Point βNoticing a pattern is a beginning.
Understanding it is the work.
The whole person matters
Sometimes the question is ADHD.
Sometimes it's what comes with it.
Difficulty starting a task, following directions, regulating emotions, or keeping up with demands can have more than one explanation.
An evaluation looks at attention and executive functioning in the context of development, learning, emotional health, strengths, and everyday life.
Choose your starting point
What are you hoping to understand?
Two quick choices. We'll show the most relevant routes to explore, with room to look at others.
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Who is this for?
Current virtual child and teen ADHD service: ages 6β17.
What about children younger than 6?
ADHD can be evaluated in children as young as age 4 when concerns are significant, but diagnosis in the preschool years requires particular care. Attention and activity levels are still developing, and sleep, language, sensory, and emotional concerns can look similar. For younger children, we can first consider whether a broader developmental assessment is the better starting point.
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Which question best fits?
Paths worth exploring
This is a navigation guide, not a diagnostic screening tool. Age, location, developmental history, and the referral question determine which evaluation is appropriate.
Consider the whole picture
Sometimes one question leads to another.
The goal is to choose an evaluation that answers the questions you actually have.
ADHD + Autism
When attention, communication, sensory experiences, or social patterns overlap, a combined evaluation may offer a more complete understanding.
Request a Combined Evaluation βADHD + Learning
If reading, writing, or other academic skills are a concern, an ADHD-only assessment may not answer every learning question. In-person testing may be the better route.
Explore Learning Evaluations βCommon questions
It's okay not to know yet.
Could ADHD explain emotional regulation difficulties?
ADHD can affect self-regulation, but emotions and behavior can also reflect stress, anxiety, sleep, learning demands, sensory experiences, or other factors. A useful evaluation looks at the context, not just the visible behavior.
Are you only looking for ADHD during an ADHD evaluation?
No. A focused ADHD evaluation also screens for other factors that may resemble or occur alongside ADHD, such as anxiety, sleep difficulties, sensory and emotional regulation concerns, and learning problems. That helps inform diagnostic reasoning and recommendations. It is not, however, a full evaluation of every possible concern.
How is ADHD testing different from psychoeducational or neuropsychological testing?
A focused ADHD assessment addresses attention and related functioning while considering other explanations. A psychoeducational evaluation examines learning and academic skills in more depth. A broader neuropsychological evaluation can assess multiple areas of cognitive, developmental, and emotional functioning, depending on the referral question. The right choice depends on what answers you need.
Do I need an ADHD evaluation before exploring support?
Not necessarily. Educational resources and consultation can help you understand patterns and try supports without immediately committing to formal testing. An evaluation may be useful for diagnostic clarity or documentation.
What if ADHD and autism both seem possible?
We can explore both questions together. A combined assessment may be more helpful than treating attention and autism characteristics as unrelated concerns.
Can an ADHD evaluation also test for dyslexia?
Not automatically. An ADHD assessment and a learning or psychoeducational evaluation answer different questions. When reading or academics are a major concern, discuss that before scheduling so the assessment route matches the referral question.
What if I am nervous about calling?
You do not have to begin with a phone conversation. You can read about the options here and use the available online contact pathways when you're ready. We're also working toward making text-based contact easier to find across the website.
A next step that fits
You don't have to figure it all out today.
Explore an evaluation, ask a question through consultation, or begin with educational support through Here's What We Can Doβ’.
General educational information only. Evaluation methods, age eligibility, telehealth jurisdiction, test requirements, fees, and availability are confirmed individually. Information on this page is not a diagnosis or individualized clinical advice.
