Symptoms can range from mild to severe, but how is this determined?

There are fewer struggles because adults are able to better accommodate their ADHD traits.

Who Can Conduct an ADHD Assessment?

client with their therapist taking notes during the session

PeopleImages / Getty Images

It is important to find a trusted provider who is knowledgeable about ADHD.

What Is Involved in an ADHD Assessment?

There is not a singular test used to clinically diagnose someone with ADHD.

Narrowband scales are assessments designed to gather information specific to symptoms of ADHD.

This information can then be used to help personalize an effective treatment plan for the client.

There are mild-, moderate-, and severe-level specifiers to be noted when clinically diagnosing someone with ADHD.

ADHD is a neurotype and can be accommodated but doesn’t inherently need treatment.

Information regarding the severity of ADHD symptoms is a key part of developing an effective plan for the client.

CHADD.General prevalence of adhd.

CHADD.About ADHD - Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - CHADD.

General prevalence of adhd.