Top-rated ADD and ADHD Assessment in New York City
A syndrome, usually diagnosed in childhood, characterized by a persistent pattern of impulsiveness, a short attention span, and often hyperactivity, and interfering especially with academic, occupational, and social performance. Several individuals find in the adult years that they struggle with symptoms of ADHD/ADD (at their high stress jobs in NYC, at college or graduate school, etc) that they were able to compensate for in their younger years.
Through proper diagnosis, using several methods of assessment, ADHD/ADD can be treated with educational and behavioral modifications and sometimes, medication. Through our evaluations and assessments, once diagnosed with attention, hyperactivity and impulsivity issues, an individual may be recommended to receive one or more of the following accommodations and treatment:
Extended time, such as time and a half (35 minutes plus 17 minutes) or even double time on tests, in class and standardization tests and examinations.
Separate testing location to reduce external distractions such as noise from other students, outside traffic, etc, that attribute to the attention deficits and exacerbate performance.
Pharmaceutical intervention such as medication to alleviate symptoms of ADHD/ADD.
Classes/Courses may be waived or substituted if determined that attention deficits alone or in conjunction with another deficit such as processing or learning disability cause a bias in testing.
Cognitive remediation to improve executive functioning, attention and focus.
For more information on symptoms and treatment of ADHD, please read about our assessment practices and call us to consult with an expert.
Take this short quiz to see if you might need an evaluation:
- Do you (or your child) often make careless mistakes or overlook details when working on a task?
- Do you (or your child) often have difficulty keeping your attention focused on one task or activity?
- Do you (or your child) often get distracted?
- Do you (or your child) often forgetful in your daily life?
- Do you (or your child) have difficulty waiting your turn?
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