The ADHD Assessment Process: What to Expect (Step by Step)
If you’ve ever Googled “ADHD testing,” you’ve probably seen everything from quick online quizzes to full psychological evaluations. It can feel confusing
and honestly, a little intimidating.
So, let’s demystify it.
At Growth Accelerated Therapy, an ADHD assessment isn’t a checkbox test. It’s a structured, clinician-led process designed to give you answers you can actually use.
Here’s what it typically looks like:
Initial Consultation – We talk through your background, symptoms, and goals. This helps me understand your history and rule out other explanations (like anxiety, trauma, or depression).
Standardized Testing – Depending on your situation, you’ll complete evidence-based measures that assess attention, executive function, memory, and emotional regulation.
Collateral Information – When possible, we gather input from someone who knows you well (a partner, parent, or friend). This gives a fuller picture.
Clinical Interview – We dig deeper into patterns across your life: school, work, relationships.
Comprehensive Report & Feedback Session – You’ll get a detailed written report plus a full conversation about what it means not just test scores, but how to apply those insights in real life.
Everything can be done via telehealth, and it’s just as valid as in-person testing.
You’ll leave with clarity, language for your experience, and recommendations for next steps therapy, coaching, medication, or workplace accommodations.
Bottom line: an ADHD assessment is the bridge between “something’s off” and “I finally understand what’s going on.”
