What to Expect at Your ADHD Assessment
Considering an ADHD assessment can bring up questions about what you will discuss and what happens afterward. This guide explains my process at Catalyst Behavioral Interventions: clinical interviews to understand your concerns, followed by a behavioral treatment plan based on the findings.
Assessments are available for adolescents ages 12 and up and adults, in person in Greeley or through telehealth anywhere in Colorado.
1. Clinical interviews
A conversation about your concerns
My ADHD assessment process uses clinical interviews to understand what brings you in and how your concerns affect daily life. The information discussed helps determine whether an ADHD diagnosis is appropriate.
You do not need to arrive with a diagnosis or a perfectly organized explanation. You can begin with what has been difficult and what you hope to understand. The purpose is to explore your concerns, rather than assume the outcome before we meet.
2. Treatment planning
Connecting the findings to your needs
A behavioral treatment plan is created based on the assessment findings and your individual needs. This gives us a starting point for discussing what you want to work on in daily life.
Depending on your goals, that conversation may include organization, routines, follow-through, or managing overwhelm. You can ask how the findings relate to your concerns and what the next steps could look like. The plan is personal to you.
Before you reach out
If it helps, jot down a few things you want to discuss:
What prompted you to consider an assessment?
Which parts of daily life feel difficult?
What would you like to understand or work toward?
What questions do you have about the process?
These are optional conversation starters. During your consultation, you can ask what preparation is appropriate for your appointment.
Choosing an appointment
Greeley or Colorado telehealth
I offer ADHD assessments for ages 12 and up and adults at my Greeley office and online for clients located anywhere in Colorado. You can discuss both formats during a free consultation.
For an adolescent, the consultation is also a place to ask how a parent or caregiver may be involved. You can raise questions about the assessment process before scheduling.
Common questions
What if I already have an ADHD diagnosis?
You can reach out about ongoing therapy if you already have a diagnosis. A consultation is a place to discuss your current needs and whether therapy or assessment is the appropriate next step.
How do I take the first step?
Schedule a free consultation to discuss your concerns, ask questions about ADHD assessment, and explore whether working together feels like a good fit.