Child ADHD Assessments
Bluebird Psychology understands that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can significantly impact a child's academic performance and social interactions. Early diagnosis and proper treatment are crucial for managing ADHD symptoms and improving a child's quality of life. Our ADHD assessments are designed to give you answers and provide targeted interventions that can help your child succeed.
What is ADHD?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects a child's ability to pay attention, control impulses, or manage their energy level. Children with ADHD may have difficulty sitting still, following instructions, or finishing tasks. They may also struggle with social interactions and emotional regulation. ADHD is a common condition, affecting approximately 5% of children, and can persist into adulthood. Fortunately, with proper diagnosis and treatment, children with ADHD can learn to manage their symptoms and thrive.
The Different Types of ADHD
There are currently 3 different types of ADHD - Inattentive, Hyperactive/Impulsive, and a combination of the two. The Inattentive type of ADHD is what we used to call ADD. Click below to learn more about each type.
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Children with the Hyperactive/Impulsive type of ADHD may struggle with fidgeting or have difficulty sitting still, experience feelings of restlessness, talk excessively, find it difficult to wait their turn, have difficulty playing or doing homework quietly, or interrupt others.
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Children with ADHD Inattentive type may struggle to pay close attention to details, make careless mistakes, find it difficult to sustain attention, are often unable to start or finish tasks, often forget or lose things, do not seem to listen when spoken to, avoid or dislike tasks that require sustained mental effort (such as their homework or schoolwork), or are disorganized.
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A child with ADHD Combined Presentation may experiences challenges associated with both ADHD Inattentive and ADHD Hyperactive/Impulsive types.
The Child ADHD Assessment Process
Step One) Schedule a parent meeting to review your child’s symptoms and discuss their developmental, medical, and learning history. This meeting can be in person or virtual.
Step Two) Your child will come to the office for an in-person session so that the psychologist can learn more about their experience and conduct an observation.
Step Three) You will be sent a series of questionnaires to complete. You will also select a third party, such as your child’s teacher, to complete a questionnaire.
Step Four) At the end of the assessment, a parent feedback meeting is scheduled to review results and discuss recommendations to help support your child. This meeting can also be booked in person or virtually.
Step Five) You will receive a written report that may help you access support at your child’s school or can be shared with your general practitioner or pediatrician for treatment planning.
Please note that ADHD assessments do not include formal testing of cognitive or academic abilities. If you are looking to explore additional learning challenges, a psychoeducational assessment may be more appropriate.
The fee for a child ADHD assessment is $1,650.
