ADHD: Evaluation & Treatment

Early diagnosis and treatment of ADHD can help minimize symptoms.

Support for challenges with attention and impulsivity

Difficulty with Focus

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, can affect much more than attention. Difficulties with focus, organization, impulsivity, emotional regulation, procrastination, or follow-through can make everyday life more challenging at school, work, home, and in relationships.

At the Ross Center, we help children, teens, and adults understand what's contributing to their difficulties and find effective ways to manage ADHD. Our multidisciplinary team provides ADHD evaluations, therapy, and medication management, with treatment tailored to each person's needs.

There are Multiple Types of ADHD

ADHD can look different from person to person and may change as children grow into teens and adults. Some people primarily experience difficulty with attention and organization, while others struggle more with impulsivity, hyperactivity, or emotional regulation. 

Some children with ADHD are primarily inattentive, but able to sit still, which can often delay diagnosis. Others are more hyperactive and impulsive, which brings them to clinical attention earlier because of disruption in the classroom or at home. ADHD often looks different in boys than girls. Many children experience a combination of symptoms, and we’ll work with your child to identify the optimal treatment plan for long-term success.

For adults, ADHD symptoms may become more noticeable as the demands of work, relationships, and daily responsibilities increase. ADHD can also occur alongside anxiety, depression, learning differences, or other concerns, making a thorough evaluation and individualized treatment especially important.

Difficulty with Focus

ADHD Treatment at the Ross Center

Therapy for ADHD

Our clinicians provide individualized, evidence-based therapy to help children, teens, and adults better understand their ADHD and develop practical strategies for managing these challenges.

Therapy may focus on strengthening executive functioning, reducing procrastination and avoidance, managing impulsivity, and developing more effective ways to respond to difficult emotions. Often, treatment also addresses anxiety, self-esteem, and behavioral patterns that are getting in the way, to improve academic, social, and emotional functioning. Therapy helps you or your child to build the skills that improve focus and self-confidence.

Medication for ADHD

For some people, medication can be an important part of ADHD treatment. Our psychiatrists provide individualized medication evaluation and management, taking into account your symptoms, overall health, other medications, and treatment goals.

Medication may help reduce symptoms such as difficulty sustaining attention, impulsivity, hyperactivity, and problems with task completion, making it easier to focus and function more effectively at school, work or home. Medication for children is always prescribed in consultation with parents, and our psychiatrists take the time to explain medication options and potential side effects to determine the best approach to treatment. Psychiatrist and therapists often work together to coordinate care, combining medication with therapy and skills-based support when appropriate.

ADHD Testing for Children and Adults

To determine whether an ADHD diagnosis is the right explanation for what you (or your child) are experiencing, ADHD testing can provide clarity, answers, and a clear plan for moving forward.

Our psychologists provide comprehensive ADHD evaluations for children and adults. Depending on your needs, an evaluation may help:

  • Confirm or clarify a diagnosis of ADHD, and identify whether other conditions are involved
  • Create insight into the severity of symptoms and how they affect daily life
  • Determine whether medication or other treatments may be helpful
  • Provide personalized recommendations for work, school, and home
  • Offer guidance on next steps, including therapy, strategies, or medication options if appropriate

ADHD Testing for Children

Children are often referred for testing by a pediatrician or school when there are concerns about focus, behavior, or learning. Through testing, we identify your child’s unique profile and recommend the optimal treatment plan to support long-term success at school and at home. Recommendations can be used to determine accommodations, learning plans, and incorporated into IEPs. Parents are an integral part of the testing process, and families are given support and guidance to help their child thrive.

ADHD Testing for Adults

ADHD often continues into adulthood, though symptoms may look different. Many adults may wonder with their own struggles with impulsivity, poor time management, and difficulty completing tasks could be signs of ADHD. Symptoms may have been missed in childhood, or begin causing more problems with the rigorous demands of work or adult relationships. Often when a child is diagnosed with ADHD, the parent recognizes that their own challenges with focus, organization, or emotional regulation could by symptoms of ADHD.

Learn more about the specific types of ADHD testing for adults on our Psychological Testing & Assessment Page.   

We Can Help

Whether you're looking for answers about your own struggles with focus and executive functioning, seeking support for your child, or trying to determine what treatment might help, you don't have to figure it out alone. The Ross Center's team of psychologists, therapists, and psychiatrists work together to understand your concerns and develop an individualized plan.

Treatment may include therapy, medication, evaluation, or a combination of approaches, depending on your needs and goals. We’ll discuss treatment options with you and collaboratively decide on the best approach to minimize symptoms and improve behavior and self-control.  

Proper treatment enhances organizational and time management skills, reduces impulsive behavior, and provides you or your child with strategies and problem solving skills to enrich your life.

Contact us to schedule an appointment or learn more about ADHD services at The Ross Center. 

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