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Therapy Services
ADHD ASSESSMENT · LEVEL 3
Level 3: Comprehensive psychological testing
Offered in-person or a hybrid of in-person and remote visits for adult and child clients.
A Level 3 ADHD Assessment includes a comprehensive testing of cognitive, intellectual, and academic functioning. This assessment is especially beneficial for individuals with suspected learning or cognitive challenges or those seeking to establish eligibility for accommodations in school, on standardized entrance exams, or professional licensing exams.
In addition to targeted ADHD and psychiatric assessment, this level incorporates cognitive, IQ, and academic testing. Neuropsychological testing may be included if deemed necessary. The scope of the evaluation and specific tests administered are tailored to the unique needs of each individual.
Level 3 is also appropriate for children who require a thorough assessment to better understand academic or cognitive concerns and their impact on attention and learning.
Key Elements of a Level 3 Evaluation
- Clinical Interview
- A thorough interview to explore developmental, medical, educational, and psychiatric history.
- Detailed discussion of ADHD symptoms, cognitive concerns, and their impact on daily life.
- Review of prior evaluations, school records, and mental health treatment history.
- Structured ADHD and Psychiatric Assessment
- Administration of structured diagnostic tools to assess ADHD symptoms systematically.
- Standardized psychiatric measures to evaluate co-occurring mental health conditions.
- Behavior Rating Scale Measures
- ADHD and psychiatric symptom rating scales completed by the client and informants (e.g., family, teachers, or colleagues).
- Assessment of symptom severity in different settings.
- Cognitive and Intellectual Testing
- Administration of an IQ test (e.g., WAIS, WISC) to assess cognitive strengths and weaknesses.
- Evaluation of verbal and nonverbal reasoning, processing speed, and working memory.
- Administration of a Continuous Performance Test (CPT) if needed.
- Academic Achievement Testing
- Standardized measures of reading, writing, and mathematics to assess academic functioning.
- Identification of potential learning disorders that may impact attention and school/work performance.
- Neuropsychological Testing (if clinically indicated)
- Additional testing of executive functioning, memory, and processing speed.
- Targeted assessments for specific cognitive concerns, such as visual-spatial skills or phonological/auditory processing.
- Comprehensive Diagnostic Report
- A detailed psychological evaluation report including test results, diagnostic impressions, and individualized recommendations.
- Formal documentation that may support accommodations in school, standardized exams, or professional licensing exams.
Treatment and Accommodation Recommendations
- Personalized recommendations for therapy, academic support, workplace accommodations, and psychiatric care.
- Guidance on next steps for medication evaluation, if applicable.
- Support for requests for accommodations in educational and professional settings.
This level may fit if you:
- Require cognitive and academic testing to assess learning or processing difficulties.
- Need formal documentation for accommodations in school or on standardized/licensing exams (MCAT, BAR exam, etc.).
- Have complex presentations requiring a thorough assessment beyond ADHD and psychiatric symptoms.
- Are seeking a deeper understanding of their cognitive and academic functioning in relation to attention and executive functioning.
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