Expert ADHD Testing for Children & Teens
Answers That Help Children Focus and Thrive
Comprehensive and Targeted ADHD Testing:
At Pasadena MindWorks, we provide thorough ADHD assessments for children and adolescents. Our evaluations not only clarify whether ADHD is present but also offer insight into each child’s unique thinking and emotional patterns, allowing us to create a personalized plan that highlights strengths and supports challenges.
Comprehensive:
We offer ADHD testing as part of our comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations, because inattention and executive‑functioning difficulties often occur alongside other challenges such as learning disorders, processing disorders, and mental‑health concerns like anxiety and depression. For more information about our comprehensive neuropsychological assessments, please click here.
Targeted:
We also provide targeted ADHD evaluations for families who prefer to focus the assessment on a specific cognitive concern. While targeted evaluations do not offer the same breadth of information as a full neuropsychological assessment—and may reveal the need for additional testing—they still provide the gold standard for ADHD diagnosis, incorporating cognitive testing, neuropsychological measures, clinical interviews, and behavior rating scales.
Common Signs of ADHD in Children
Difficulty paying attention in class and completing homework
Frequently losing assignments, books, or personal belongings
Fidgeting, squirming, or difficulty staying seated
Trouble organizing schoolwork or daily activities
Acting impulsively, interrupting others, or struggling to wait their turn
Receiving ongoing feedback from teachers about being distracted or disorganized
Emotional outbursts or frustration when tasks feel challenging
A tendency to daydream or “zone out”
Understanding ADHD in Children:
When Everyday Challenges Become Persistent Struggles
Although occasional distraction or impulsivity is a normal part of childhood, children with ADHD experience these difficulties consistently and across many areas of life. If you’re concerned your child may have ADHD, you’re not alone—ADHD affects millions of children and teens. Because ADHD symptoms often overlap with other developmental and mental‑health conditions, the disorder is frequently misunderstood or misdiagnosed. A thorough psychological evaluation is essential for understanding what your child is truly experiencing. The right assessment provides clarity, leads to an accurate diagnosis, and opens the door to appropriate treatment, improved daily functioning, and long‑term academic and emotional success.
Our Targeted ADHD Evaluation Approach
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A detailed conversation with parents or guardians to understand your child’s personal history, developmental milestones, and current challenges, and to clarify your concerns and assessment goals.
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Phone consultations with professionals who work with your child (e.g., teachers, therapists).
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A thorough review of school records, relevant medical records, and any previous evaluations.
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Collection of rating scales from multiple perspectives (e.g., self-report, parents, teachers) to understand how symptoms present across different settings.
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Direct, one-on-one testing to assess intellectual abilities across a range of cognitive domains.
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Direct, one-on-one testing to evaluate attention, concentration, memory, and executive functions (e.g., planning, organization, impulse control).
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A comprehensive meeting with parents or guardians to review findings, discuss diagnoses (if applicable), and go over individualized recommendations.
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A detailed written report summarizing your child’s strengths and challenges, any diagnostic impressions, and personalized recommendations to support home, school, and emotional functioning.
Contact Us
Reach out to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your questions and determine whether psychological testing is the right next step.