Consider an assessment if your child consistently shows difficulties with attention, focus, organization, impulse control, or hyperactivity that impact their functioning at home, school, or in social situations. If teachers have expressed concerns or if there's a family history of ADHD, an assessment may be particularly valuable.

No, a proper ADHD assessment requires gathering information from multiple sources and settings over time. While some medical providers might offer quick screenings, our comprehensive approach provides a more nuanced understanding and more effective recommendations.

All children can be energetic or distracted at times. ADHD involves persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity that are more frequent and severe than typically seen at that developmental stage, and that significantly impact functioning across multiple settings.

While some ADHD symptoms can be observed in very young children, diagnosis becomes more reliable around age 5-6 when children enter more structured learning environments. However, for some individuals, especially those with predominantly inattentive presentation, ADHD may not be recognized until later childhood, adolescence, or even adulthood.