Adult ADHD Testing
& Other Assessments 

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Assessment can offer unique insights into the problems that you are facing. There are many different types of assessment, each designed to shed light on different issues. Testing can provide diagnostic clarity, treatment directions, and recommendations for moving forward. At present, I offer the following types of assessment:

ADHD Testing – Adults

 

What is it?
 

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder – meaning that it tends to be present at an early age and continues into adulthood. Research tells us that most children who have ADHD will continue to exhibit signs and symptoms into adulthood, though the way that those symptoms present themselves may change.

Symptoms of ADHD in Adults:
hyperactivity or impulsivity
inattention or challenges with focus/concentration, or other executive functions such as task initiation, cognitive flexibility, planning/organization, time management, or emotional control.

What can I expect?

The symptoms of ADHD can overlap with many other disorders. In fact, up to 80% of people who have ADHD have additional mental concerns such as anxiety and depression. Because of this, it’s important to conduct a thorough clinical interview and do a range of tests to be able to examine the problem from multiple angles to arrive at an accurate diagnosis. From there, appropriate treatment recommendations can be made.
After all testing is complete, you will be able to schedule a follow-up feedback session where you will get a copy of the report detailing your results and be able to ask any questions that you have.  

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Learning Disability Assessments – Adults

 

What is it?
 

Learning disabilities can come in many forms, most commonly in reading, or writing, or mathematics. Learning disabilities can have an impact on performance at work or school, and can also impact self-esteem. Many children with learning disabilities are identified early on and provided with supports in the classroom, but some are not. Some children do reasonably well until adolescence or even adulthood, and then find themselves frustrated because they seem to be bumping up against limits that they didn’t know were there. Assessment can help to identify strengths and weaknesses related to learning and determine if a learning disorder is present.

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Who would be a good candidate for this type of testing?

Learning disability testing can be particularly helpful for adults who are struggling in specific areas in their pursuit of secondary education, such as reading, writing, or math. Colleges and universities can provide accommodations for students who have been assessed for learning disabilities, and this type of assessment would meet those requirements and provide recommendations. There are also some cases where students who have been identified as having a learning disability in adolescence or childhood are required to be reassessed to access accommodations at the college level. Finally, students who are planning to take certain standardized tests (GRE, MCAT) may need to provide documentation of a learning disability to qualify for accommodations such as extra time.

 

What can I expect?

Learning disability testing will look at your cognitive functioning as well as academic skills. A thorough clinical interview is essential to learn about you and your educational history, combined with tests that measure cognitive and academic performance. Because learning disabilities often co-occur with ADHD, additional tests may be administered if ADHD is suspected. Overall testing takes 4-5 hours. Following the assessment, you will be provided with a report, including recommendations, during a feedback session that will explain your results. If you are seeking accommodations for a specific school or standardized test, please let me know so that I can make sure to use the assessments that those institutions require.

 

 

 

Personality Assessment – Adults

 

What is it?

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Personality assessment can serve many functions. Oftentimes, we may be struggling at work, or in school, or in our relationships and not know why. We may find that we are falling into the same ineffective patterns repeatedly, or that we are not satisfied with our lives and feel stuck. Personality assessment can help to identify problems that you are facing, and provide diagnostic clarity and treatment recommendations for moving forward.

 

Who would be a good candidate for this type of testing?

Many issues can be identified through personality testing – it may be issues related to mood, such as depression or anxiety, behavioral regulation such as emotional outbursts or anger, or interpersonal issues that are getting in the way of connectedness and effective communication. Any adult that is interested in learning more about themselves and the problems that they face may benefit from this type of assessment. For adults who are currently in therapy, this type of testing can also help to provide further insight and enhance your treatment goals.  

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What can I expect?

Personality assessment begins with a thorough clinical interview to learn more about you and the problems you are facing, followed by brief screening measures, standardized personality measures, and projective tests. Testing can take 3-5 hours depending on the types of tests needed to address your concerns. Following the assessment, you will be invited back for a feedback session to go over the results of the test and be provided with a copy of a detailed report