What Is ADHD?
As an adult, do you often rush through work or daily activities and make careless mistakes because you rushed through? Do you have a hard time paying attention when reading, watching TV, or watching movies? In conversation with others, do you lose track of the conversation and ask people to repeat themselves or zone out when others are talking? Do you ever read emails or books and realize you have no idea what you just read? Are you great at starting projects, but not completing them? Do you lose things often? Have a hard time with organization? Are you a fidgeter, tap your fingers, play with a pen, or squirm a lot? Do you have a hard time relaxing?
For many adults, living with undiagnosed ADHD has affected their lives in ways, including social situations, work situations, and emotions.
What Does Testing Include?
Assessments include several components. They start with an hour interview to learn more about the difficulties you have been experiencing. After the interview, I ask you to complete questionnaires about your emotions and behaviors. It is helpful to gather documents from you at this time, such as report cards or other feedback from teachers or supervisors that you have received in the past. Then, we work together doing a variety of activities that help me learn about the strengths and weaknesses of how your brain functions. This information helps me develop a comprehensive report that will include an accurate diagnosis and a treatment plan.
The treatment plan includes several recommendations for the next steps. We meet again for a follow-up visit, at which time we review the report, diagnosis, and recommendations.
Why Should I Get Tested?
I understand that being tested for ADHD as an adult can seem a little overwhelming and anxiety provoking. With a diagnosis, you will know how to find the right resources to help you overcome challenges you’ve been experiencing, likely your whole life.
Below are just some of the areas of your life that can see improvement once you have an official ADHD diagnosis:
- Workplace fulfillment and progress
- Understanding your relationships with family, friends, and partners
- Finding routines that work for you
- Money management
- Time management and organizational skills
- Boundary setting with yourself and others
- Discovering new hobbies or activities
Get To Know Yourself Today
If you think you are living with undiagnosed ADHD and want some accurate answers about where to go from here, please reach out to me for more information. I can help you fully understand any potential diagnosis and provide you with tools to help you gain control over your life.