At Canadian Psychotherapy Centre, we are dedicated to supporting you through every stage of your journey. Our comprehensive ADHD assessment offers valuable insights into your child’s challenges and aids in identifying potential school accommodations, ensuring they can thrive and reach their full potential. This psychological evaluation is crucial for advancing youth mental health and can help pave the way for a brighter and better future.
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) affects every aspect of a child’s life, influencing their ability to make or maintain friendships, their family interactions, their self-esteem, and their personal safety awareness. However, with the appropriate support and effective treatment plans, individuals with ADHD can thrive and lead happy, fulfilling lives.
An ADHD assessment involves a comprehensive psychological evaluation that examines various skills, including attention, self-regulation, concentration, impulse control, and organization. ADHD can present in different subtypes, such as Primarily Hyperactive and Impulsive ADHD, Primarily Inattentive ADHD (ADD), or Combined Type ADHD. Understanding the specific subtype is essential for developing a tailored treatment plan and support strategy that best addresses youth mental health needs.
Inattentive ADHD is characterized primarily by difficulties maintaining attention and organization, which can be identified through an ADHD assessment or a psychological evaluation. It’s often associated with trouble following through on tasks. With this type, children or teens may daydream frequently and become easily distracted, highlighting the importance of addressing youth mental health.
The subtype is often marked by excessive physical activity, impulsive behavior, and difficulties with impulse control. During an ADHD assessment, it becomes clear that children and teens with this subtype often struggle with restlessness and impulsivity. They may find it challenging to wait their turn or think before acting, which is crucial for youth mental health and is often highlighted during a psychological evaluation.
This encompasses symptoms of both inattentive and hyperactivity-impulsive ADHD, which is often identified during an ADHD assessment. It represents the most common form of ADHD diagnosed in children and teens through psychological evaluation. These young individuals may exhibit challenges in sustaining attention, impulsivity, hyperactivity, and difficulties with organization and focus, all of which are critical aspects of youth mental health.
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An ADHD evaluation gives your child a proper diagnosis (or rules one out). This can help your child thrive via individual-specific educational and home support, improving their quality of life and learning skills. It can also provide information regarding your child’s strengths and help their self-esteem.
We include the same as our standard psychologist assessment, plus the following. However, since every child is unique, the details are to be confirmed during the initial appointment.
– Additional screening measures
– Direct assessment of focus and attention
– More extensive background history
– Additional scoring and reporting
An ADHD assessment requires between 11 – 16 hours at a rate of $225/hr The psychologist will provide a full breakdown of cost in the initial consultation depending on the needs of the child. Note that prices may be subject to change, so kindly inquire at ali12729@yahoo.ca to confirm.
Your child’s specific psychologist typically provides the necessary information for your appointment. This usually means copies of report cards, questionnaires, or forms.
This is only done if you have given explicit written or verbal consent for the release of the information.
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