ADHD in adulthood
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects both children and adults. It is characterized by symptoms such as inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. These symptoms can vary in severity and often impact a person's ability to focus, stay organized, and manage time effectively.
I provide comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations for school-aged students, college students, graduate students, and adults, specializing in assessment of suspected learning differences, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, executive functioning challenges, and other neurodevelopmental concerns. Adults come to an evaluation for different reasons than parents do: to understand a long-standing difficulty, to obtain documentation for accommodations, or to get diagnostic clarification.
What the evaluation includes
Comprehensive evaluations include:
- Intake interview
- Record review
- Standardized testing
- Behavioral and rating scale measures
- Collaboration with relevant professionals when appropriate
- Comprehensive written report
- Feedback meeting with findings and recommendations
Testing includes measures of cognitive functions such as working memory, processing speed, and executive functioning. These areas are often impacted by ADHD and are central to understanding its full scope.
How the process works
The intake appointment takes place either by phone or via Zoom, and typically lasts between 30 minutes and one hour. Intake forms, background history forms and consent paperwork are sent through a secure portal, and relevant records are collected electronically.
Testing is individualized based on the referral concerns and areas being assessed. Depending on your stamina, attention, and testing needs, one to four testing sessions may be required, with each appointment typically lasting between two and three hours. Adults are typically scheduled during weekday daytime hours.
For adults, additional consultation, record review, or collateral interviews may be conducted when appropriate to better understand functioning across settings.
After testing and record review are completed, a comprehensive written report is prepared. During the feedback meeting, assessment findings, diagnoses (when appropriate), strengths, areas of difficulty, and recommendations are reviewed in detail. Time is also provided for questions and discussion regarding next steps, accommodations, interventions, educational planning, and support recommendations.
Documentation for accommodations
I also provide updated testing for college students, graduate students, and adults seeking accommodations in higher education and on standardized examinations. These assessments are designed to provide comprehensive, clinically meaningful documentation to support accommodation requests, academic planning, and diagnostic clarification.
If accommodations are the reason for the evaluation, the Testing for College Accommodations page covers that process in more detail.
What it costs
Adult ADHD Evaluation: $2,500–$4,000.
Assessment fees vary depending on the complexity of the referral concerns, the amount of record review required, the number of testing sessions needed, and whether accommodations documentation is being requested for college, graduate school, or standardized examinations. Because every evaluation is individualized, a more specific fee estimate is provided following the initial intake consultation.
Services are provided on a private-pay basis. Payment and insurance reimbursement are the responsibility of the client. While I am not contracted with insurance companies, some clients may be eligible for partial reimbursement for out-of-network services depending on their individual insurance plan. Upon request, a detailed receipt or superbill can be provided for clients to submit directly to their insurance company for possible reimbursement.
Full fee ranges, the cancellation policy and payment methods are on the Scope of Service and Payment page.
Scope of practice
I am a Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP #2496). An evaluation produces findings, diagnostic clarification where appropriate, and written recommendations. It does not include prescribing, and decisions about medical treatment rest with your physician.