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Our clinic offers the following assessments:Â
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Comprehensive Child ADHD Assessment
Comprehensive Adult ADHD Assessment
Comprehensive Child ADHD Assessment
Childhood ADHD is a developmental condition that is characterized by a pattern of inattentive, hyperactive, and impulsive behaviours that interfere with a person’s ability to function normally in day-to-day life. Symptoms of childhood ADHD may include difficulty paying attention in class, difficulty following instructions, difficulty controlling impulsivity, or difficulty staying organized and on task. These symptoms often arise early in life and can lead to difficulties in school, social settings, and relationships. Children with ADHD may also experience feelings of frustration, embarrassment, and guilt due to their inability to control their behaviour. Early intervention and treatment can help children with ADHD manage their symptoms and lead successful lives.
A child ADHD assessment and diagnosis can benefit the entire family. A diagnosis can help parents and caregivers better understand the child's behaviours, allowing them to provide more effective support and treatment. It can also help parents and caregivers better communicate with health care providers, teachers, and other important people in the child's life. Furthermore, it can help the child better understand their own actions and behaviours. Knowing that they have ADHD can help a child develop coping strategies and self-advocacy skills.
Comprehensive Adult ADHD Assessment
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adulthood often looks like difficulties in focusing or paying attention to details, being easily distracted, having difficulty controlling impulses, being forgetful, having difficulty organizing tasks, being forgetful, having difficulty managing time, being impulsive, having difficulty following through on tasks, interrupting conversations, and having difficulty controlling emotions.Â
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As a developmental condition ADHD symptom must have been present during childhood, but often adults still struggling with these issues have gone ‘under the radar’, undetected, or overlooked for many years. This often leads to people with undiagnosed ADHD experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, difficulty communicating with others, and difficulty maintaining relationships as a result. They may also have trouble managing their finances, making decisions, and completing tasks.
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Adult ADHD assessments can benefit adults who are struggling with executive functioning issues, difficulty with focus, organization, impulse control, or any other issues related to ADHD. For many adults, ADHD can be a lifelong struggle that can lead to problems in the workplace, relationships, and everyday life. A comprehensive assessment can help adults identify areas of strength and weakness and provide specific strategies for managing their symptoms. This can lead to better functioning in the workplace, improved relationships, and overall improved quality of life. In addition, an assessment can also provide adults with a better understanding of their condition and how to manage it more effectively.