ADHD Assessment for Children, Teens and Adults
Find out what is behind the struggle with focus, organization and follow-through, and what will help. ADHD assessments in Coquitlam, Medicine Hat and online.
Clear answers about attention
Trouble with attention can look like many things: a child who cannot sit still, a teen who forgets assignments, or an adult who feels busy all day but never gets to what matters. It can also be caused by more than ADHD. Anxiety, learning differences, sleep, trauma and autism can all affect attention.
That is why our ADHD assessments, led by Registered Psychologists, look at the whole picture. We help you understand whether ADHD fits, what else may be going on, and which strategies, supports and next steps will make the biggest difference.
Signs of ADHD in children and teens
- Difficulty paying attention or staying on task, especially with less interesting work
- Losing things, forgetting instructions or missing steps
- Restlessness, fidgeting or acting before thinking
- Big emotions, frustration or meltdowns over everyday demands
- Bright and capable, but school reports say "not working to potential"
Signs of ADHD in adults
- Chronic lateness, procrastination or missed deadlines
- Starting many projects and finishing few
- Feeling overwhelmed by planning, paperwork or household tasks
- Restlessness, impulsive decisions or difficulty relaxing
- A long history of being told you are "lazy" or "not trying hard enough"
ADHD is often missed in girls and women, whose symptoms can look more like daydreaming, anxiety or perfectionism. Read our blog on ADHD in girls and women
Two ADHD assessment options
Comprehensive ADHD assessment
About 8 hours
Interviews, standardized rating scales, cognitive and attention testing, a feedback meeting and a full written report with recommendations. Best when you need a detailed picture, school or workplace accommodations, or when other concerns may be involved.
$1,880
Abbreviated ADHD assessment
About 5 hours
Interviews and standardized measures, a feedback meeting and a diagnostic letter. Best when the question is focused and you mainly need confirmation of a diagnosis.
$1,175
Flat fee, usually paid in three instalments. Not sure which to choose? Book a free 15-minute consult.
What to expect
- 1
Free consult
Free consult to choose the right option. - 2
Intake and history
Intake interview and history, plus questionnaires for you, parents or teachers, such as the Conners 4 and BRIEF. - 3
Testing sessions
Testing sessions, in person or partly online. - 4
Feedback meeting
Feedback meeting in plain language. - 5
Report or letter
Written report or diagnostic letter, with practical strategies. If medication may help, we explain how to take the report to your family doctor.
Support beyond the diagnosis
ADHD is easier to live with when you have the right tools. Our counsellors and family coach work with children, teens, adults and parents on routines, emotional regulation, organization and confidence, using approaches such as CBT and parent coaching.
ADHD assessments in Coquitlam and Medicine Hat
We see clients at our Coquitlam clinic, serving the Tri-Cities, Burnaby and New Westminster, and at our Medicine Hat clinic, serving Medicine Hat, Redcliff and southeast Alberta. Some appointments can be held online for clients anywhere in BC or Alberta.