What you may be noticing
Any one of these can have many explanations. Patterns over time, across settings, and their impact on daily life matter more than a single behavior.
Difficulty sustaining attention
Losing items or forgetting instructions
Acting before thinking
Restlessness or a need to move
Trouble starting and finishing work
Big differences between high-interest and routine tasks
Important context
Sleep, anxiety, learning differences, medical factors, trauma, and environment can also affect attention. A careful evaluation considers alternatives.
Evaluations commonly considered
The most appropriate evaluation depends on the questions you want answered. These are common pathways, not prescriptions.
ADHD Evaluation
An assessment of attention, impulse control, activity level, executive function, and how symptoms affect daily life.
Learn moreNeuropsychological Evaluation
A broad assessment of thinking, learning, memory, attention, language, and emotional functioning.
Learn morePsychoeducational Evaluation
An evaluation focused on how a child learns and why academic progress may be difficult.
Learn moreWhat to gather before calling
A short timeline of concernsSchool or childcare observationsRelevant health and developmental historyPrior reports or intervention recordsYour three most important questionsExamples of strengths as well as difficulties