ADHD Testing in Orlando, FL
Some days it feels like your child is driven by a motor and despite everyones best efforts, they just can’t focus on what needs to get done
You are tired of watching your child struggle and having them be unfairly labeled as “tough to deal with”. Frequent calls from school, arguments at home, and difficulties with friends impact their self-esteem and leave them feeling like a “bad kid”.
What is ADHD?
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity in both children and adults.
Symptoms vary, from mild to severe, impacting school, work, and relationships.
Children may struggle with language, motor skills, mood swings, and social development.
Teens face risks like academic challenges, risky behavior, and social difficulties.
Adults often experience issues with focus, planning, and daily responsibilities.
ADHD commonly co-occurs with anxiety, mood disorders, or learning disabilities, highlighting the need for proper evaluation and support.
What are Symptoms of ADHD?
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YStruggles to focus, gets easily distracted, or appears not to listen.
Trouble following multi-step instructions or completing tasks without frequent reminders.
Avoids tasks requiring mental effort, often forgetful, or misplaces belongings.
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Constant fidgeting, tapping, or moving, even when stillness is expected.
Difficulty staying calm during quiet activities or meals.
Talks excessively or appears overly energetic in calm settings.
Experiences intense frustration, mood swings, or has difficulty managing emotions.
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Interrupts others, struggles to wait their turn, or blurts out answers.
Makes quick decisions without thinking through the consequences.
Reacts strongly to small setbacks or transitions, finding it hard to self-regulate.
Understanding ADHD Evaluations
Key Components of the Assessment
Developmental Interview and Questioners: We start by talking with you about your child’s development, current challenges, and ADHD symptoms at home and school. We also ask teachers to complete a few forms to ensure we have an accurate picture of how your child is doing in different areas.
Exploring Strengths and Challenges: IQ and Academic Testing: These tests assess areas like memory, problem-solving, and academic skills to identify strengths, potential learning difficulties, and how ADHD might be affecting their learning.
Focusing on Attention: Executive Functioning Assessments: We evaluate how your child manages focus, planning, and task-switching to understand how ADHD impacts their daily life.
Same-Day Results
In many cases, feedback including diagnosis may be provided the same day of testing. Specific recommendations that will allow you to start helping your child immediately will also be provided.
Feedback and Recommendations
After the assessment, you’ll receive a comprehensive report that provides:
✔ A clear understanding of your child’s unique strengths and how their brain functions.
✔ This report will include personalized evidence-based recommendations to guide your next steps, answering the essential questions of “what now, and where do we go from here?”
✔ Strategies to utilize both at home and at school.
