The first visit is the Intake, also called the Diagnostic Assessment. We discuss background, mental health symptoms, mental and physical health history, school/work life, social life, childhood, what things they are good at, what things they are not good at, and how they like to spend their time. This conversation usually takes about an hour.
At the next visit, the patient works through a number of assessment activities, called batteries. This appointment is always scheduled to begin in the morning because that is when we have the most capacity and it is easiest to see how someone’s mind works. Having someone complete a mental health battery after a long day or school or work usually does not result in the clearest data. Testing can take about three hours.
The third appointment is the feedback appointment, including a written report, assessment data and next step recommendations. We discuss background, mental health symptoms, mental and physical health history, school/work life, social life, childhood, what things they are good at, what things they are not good at, and how they like to spend their time. This conversation usually takes about an hour.
I have completed
Hundreds of ADHD evaluations for residents of the Twin Cities Metro Area
I have worked with elementary, middle school, high school, college, graduate school students, and adults already in the workforce, from a wide variety of backgrounds.
I offer testing to individuals ages five and up.
Five-year-olds are the youngest patients I diagnose due to the age range of the tools I use, although I generally recommend testing for patients ages seven years and up.
In Person Testing Only.
It is important for me to see not just the face of someone completing an ADHD evaluation but their body language, too.
It is also important for me to see not only what activities are difficult but also how someone’s mind and body respond when they are asked to do something that is difficult.
Completing an
ADHD Test Can Provide Mental Health Clarity and Comfort
Who needs ADHD testing?
I would recommend
ADHD testing
for anyone who finds they have difficulties on a daily basis with the following issues:
Difficulty with misplacing things they use on a daily basis
such as keys, wallets, purses, homework, cell phones,
Difficulty remembering instructions
someone gave them
Difficulties following along with conversations
such as realizing that someone has been talking for a while and you don’t remember any of what they just said.
Difficulties motivating yourself to do work
such as writing a paper for class or doing work or home tasks, even though you have time to do it.
Difficulties transitioning from preferred activities to non-preferred activities
including getting out of bed in the morning, going to meals, starting homework, work tasks, or chores at home.
Difficulties managing emotions and behavior
when overwhelmed or upset.
Difficulties staying still
when in classroom or work situations.
Difficulties with needing to stand up and move around
during classroom or work situations.
Difficulties becoming under/over stimulated
when you need to focus on tasks that require concentration to complete
Difficulties with staying on task
– or multiple tasks – as well as other people who are at a similar ability level as you in other skill areas.
Experiencing significant performance gaps
between how well you can perform activities you enjoy doing and activities you don’t.
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Payment Information
Payment is due at the time of service.
I accept cash, checks, and credit cards.
I will provide you an invoice that can be submitted to insurance for reimbursement.
I do not accept insurance to cover testing costs.
I provide clients with a Superbill document that can be submitted to your insurance company for reimbursement.
