Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
ADHD Assessment
The ADHD assessment examines children and adults ability to sustain attention and regulate their behaviours and investigates whether an attention disorder is impacting their academic / employment, social, or daily functioning. It also includes a screening of the individual's social-emotional functioning/mental health.
The assessment involves approx. 3-4 hours of direct client contact and testing (clinical interview and cognitive screening) and 1-2 hours of completion of behaviorual/clinical questionnaires. It will also involve collecting collateral information (through Parent Interview and/or Informant Questionnaires) when available. The entire assessment (including interviews, testing, scoring, review of academic records/documents, formulation, feedback, and report writing) will take approx. 12-15 hours.
An ADHD Assessment can be completed either fully in-person or hybrid. The cognitive testing components must be completed in-person. The clinical Interview must be done in-person or by secure video.
Assessment Process
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Initial Intake (Includes completion of intake, history, consent, and fee agreement forms and an intake interview).
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A Clinical Diagnostic Interview (separate parent and child interviews, if under 18).
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Review of Academic Records & any Previous Assessments, if applicable.
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Cognitive Screening (reasoning, working memory, attention, processing speed, and executive functioning skills, when and if deemed necessary).
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Objective Testing of Sustained Attention & Impulsivity
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Completion of Clinical and Behavioural Self and/or Informant/Parent Measures.
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A Feedback Session, where results and any diagnoses are communicated.
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A Comprehensive Report, which includes all results, diagnosis, and recommendations for school or workplace Supports and Accommodations, if applicable.
Service Fees
Psychological Services are not covered by OHIP. They may however be covered by your extended health benefits, government support, or educational grants and bursaries, depending on your coverage.
Our ADHD Assessment Fees range from $2000-$2500 depending on the age of the individual (Child vs Adult), the complexity of their profile, whether a full report or a summary report is requested (both will include any diagnosis and all recommendations for intervention and accommodations if applicable).
* We offer a sliding scale rate to young adults and families with limited financial resources and no private health coverage. Contact the office to apply.
