ADHD Assessments
Toronto

ADHD Assessments

Life with ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) can often be a rollercoaster of distractions, impulsiveness, and challenges in maintaining focus. While these difficulties can be disheartening, getting a proper diagnosis is the first step towards improvement. If you're in Toronto or the surrounding areas, we are here to assist you through this critical journey with professional ADHD Assessments.

What Is an ADHD Assessment?

An ADHD Assessment is a comprehensive evaluation designed to diagnose Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Conducted by qualified professionals, the assessment involves a series of interviews, questionnaires, and tasks designed to measure various cognitive and behavioural factors.

Why Choose Us for ADHD Assessments?

Qualified Professionals: Our team consists of experienced clinicians who specialize in ADHD and related disorders.

Comprehensive Evaluation: Our assessments are thorough, aimed at providing a holistic understanding of your situation

Tailored Solutions: We provide individualized recommendations, from medication options to coping strategies and tools for better focus and organization.

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At Royal York Psychology, ADHD assessments include the following components:

Clinical Interview:

A 90-minute meeting with parents or individuals to obtain relevant medical, developmental, academic, learning, cognitive and social-emotional history. In addition, online questionnaires will also be provided.

Testing:

Approximately 6-7 hours of standardized cognitive and academic testing.

Feedback:

A 90-minute meeting with parents or individuals to review assessment findings and discuss learning strengths and challenges and specific recommendations. A diagnosis may be communicated at this time.

Report:

After feedback, individuals or parents are provided with a comprehensive report that can be shared with their school, college, or university.

Learning Disabilities are neurodevelopmental disorders that are typically diagnosed in early school-aged children, although may not be recognized until adulthood. Learning disabilities can impact a person’s ability to learn to read (e.g., difficulty sounding out words, poor reading fluency, or struggles comprehending what they read), write (e.g., spell words accurately, use appropriate sentence structure and grammar, form letters fluently) or understand mathematics (e.g., forget basic math facts, difficulty reading graphs and charts and poor sense of quantity). Learning difficulties are not accounted for by intellectual delays. Children with learning disabilities often struggle to meet expectations in the classroom. Children, adolescents, and young adults with Learning Disabilities can receive accommodations at school, college, or university to assist them with their learning needs.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders affecting children. Symptoms of ADHD include inattention (not being able to keep focus), hyperactivity (excess movement that is not fitting to the setting), and impulsivity (hasty acts that occur at the moment without thought). ADHD is considered a chronic and debilitating disorder and is known to impact the individual in many aspects of their life including academic and professional achievements, interpersonal relationships, and daily functioning.

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ADHD Assessments
Toronto