ADHD Assessment For Adults, Children & Teens in Toronto
Struggling with focus, organization, or impulsivity can affect every part of your life – at school, at work, and in your relationships. PathWell provides comprehensive ADHD assessments for adults, children and teens in Toronto, helping individuals and families get the clarity they need.
What Is An ADHD Assessment?
ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a formal diagnosis. It can’t be diagnosed with a physical test, like a blood test or brain scan. To be diagnosed with the disorder, a person (adult, adolescent, or child) undergoes a comprehensive ADHD assessment that includes:
- Psychosocial, clinical and diagnostic interviews
- Diagnostic testing
- Behaviour rating scales
- Self-report measures
Additional components may include:
- Review of report cards and medical records
- Input from collateral contacts such as parents, spouses, or teachers
Assessments for ADHD are conducted by clinical psychologists who have specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions.
ADHD Assessment for Adults
If you’ve spent years feeling disorganized, forgetful, overwhelmed, or prone to distraction, an ADHD assessment for adults can offer some clarity. Many adults go undiagnosed until later in life, often after years of wondering why things feel more difficult than they should.
At PathWell, our ADHD assessments for adults focus on your current struggles and your personal history. We help you understand how your symptoms may be linked to ADHD and offer a path forward, including treatment recommendations and coaching strategies.
ADHD Assessment for Teens
Teenagers with ADHD might struggle with focus, school performance, emotional regulation, or impulse control. An ADHD assessment for teens looks at both academic and behavioural challenges to better understand their needs.
Our assessments consider feedback from parents, teachers, and the adolescents themselves. We provide support for families to explore whether ADHD is present and, if so, how to best support their teens both at school and at home.
ADHD Assessment for Children Over Five
Our ADHD assessments for children ages five and up provide early insight into attention challenges, impulsivity, and behavioural concerns that may be affecting their learning or day-to-day functioning.
Our team of experienced clinicians work closely with both parents and children to understand symptoms, identify strengths, and offer clear, compassionate recommendations to support each child’s growth and success at home, in school, and in social settings.
Why Participate In An ADHD Evaluation?
It can be scary or unsettling to think about being given a mental health diagnosis like ADHD. You may feel like avoiding it, especially if you’re concerned about being labelled and/or are reticent to take medication. But there are a lot of advantages to getting diagnosed. It can be the key to getting the help that you need.
Once you’ve participated in an ADHD evaluation and received a diagnosis, you can start to explore treatment options to help make life more manageable at work, at school, and in your day-to-day experience.
ADHD Diagnosis Toronto
Our goal is always to help you understand what’s been going on beneath the surface and provide a clear, supportive path forward. Receiving an ADHD diagnosis through PathWell gives you more than just a label for your symptoms – it gives you an understanding of your struggles and answers to the challenges that you’re facing.
We don’t just confirm or rule out ADHD; we take a full look at your emotional, behavioural, and cognitive patterns so that we can offer a thorough, informed diagnosis. Other benefits of participating in an ADHD evaluation could include:
- Recommendations for accommodations at school or work
- Clarity and validation that your struggles are real, not personal shortcomings
- A way to reduce frustration, shame, guilt, or low self-esteem
- A hopeful step forward toward practical support and long-term solutions
Our Process for ADHD Assessment in Toronto
We have several qualified clinical psychologists with expertise in ADHD assessment and diagnosis. Adult ADHD assessments can be conducted in person or virtually, providing flexibility for your needs. Child and adolescent ADHD assessments, however, must be conducted in person.
During the assessment, your psychologist will carry out a structured or semi-structured clinical interview to gather a detailed history of the challenges you or your child are facing. Additional measures will also be administered as part of the process, and in some cases, further testing may be ordered depending on the specific concerns being addressed.
The psychologist will also carefully review your or your child’s symptoms and consider whether any other conditions may be present that either better explain the reported difficulties or exist alongside ADHD. This ensures you receive a clear, accurate picture of what’s going on.
Once the ADHD assessment is complete, your psychologist will schedule a follow-up meeting to review the findings, share their recommendations, and provide you with a written summary of the results. Adult ADHD assessments assessment approximately five to six hours. Child and Adolescent ADHD assessments typically require extra time for gathering collateral information. Additionally, testing time tolerances will be adapted to the child’s needs, as they can vary.
ADHD Coaching
Our ADHD coaches provide behavioural coaching to help you develop strategies to manage your ADHD symptoms more effectively. ADHD coaching is a non-pharmacological intervention based on interventions to help target the core impairments of ADHD, such as planning, starting and completing tasks, time management and goal setting.
Our coaches collaboratively work with clients and offer practical solutions to address their specific needs, goals and challenges. Research suggests that people diagnosed with ADHD who receive coaching services can take more responsibility for their actions, think and behave more positively, and develop better life-functioning skills. They also report increased self-esteem and greater life satisfaction.
How Do You Prepare for an ADHD Assessment?
You will be sent an intake questionnaire and several rating scales to complete before your appointment. This gives the psychologists who conduct ADHD assessments for adults, children and teens valuable information about the history of your or your child’s concerns and how your symptoms are currently impacting your life.
It will also aid in terms of making a potential ADHD diagnosis. Before your initial appointment, write out any questions that you have that you’d like to discuss with the psychologist.
Find Out If PathWell Is Right For You
Our comprehensive ADHD assessments in Toronto are here to support and empower you. With comprehensive assessments, personalized reports, and continuity of care through follow-up support, PathWell provides the clarity and confidence you need to move forward.
Contact us today to book a free and friendly 15-minute introductory call and learn about our ADHD assessments for adults, children and teens in Toronto and ADHD coaching services.
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ADHD Assessment FAQs
What should I do if I’m unsure whether my symptoms are due to ADHD or something else?
That’s exactly what the ADHD assessment is meant to uncover. Our psychologists take a comprehensive approach to rule out or identify co-occurring conditions and ensure the diagnosis fits your unique experience.
Do I need a referral to book an ADHD assessment at PathWell?
No referral is needed. You can book an ADHD assessment directly with us—whether for yourself, your child, or your teen – by requesting a free 15-minute discovery call.
Will my extended health insurance cover the cost of the ADHD assessment?
Many extended health plans do reimburse for psychological assessments. We recommend checking with your provider directly to confirm the coverage details for ADHD evaluations.
What happens if the results show I don’t have ADHD?
If ADHD is not diagnosed, we’ll still review any patterns or concerns that emerged during the assessment and offer guidance on the next steps – this may include support for other conditions or challenges that could be affecting you.