ADHD evaluation for adult
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Anonymous
| Our daughter was diagnosed and now we want to get evaluated. Would this be with a psychiatrist or a neuro place? Any recs? |
Anonymous
| Dr. Nisco in Virginia - takes insurance, only had to go into the office for one day of testing, had the report within a few weeks |
Anonymous
| Chesapeake Center |
Anonymous
Husband also did his adhd testing at Chesapeake after our daughter was diagnosed. |
Anonymous
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OP, when you say she was "diagnosed" - with what kind of professional?
When you say you want to get "evaluated" - there are 2 kinds if evaluations - 1) with a neuropsych provider who does an assessment that, for kids of school age, usually involves IQ testing and achievement testing in addition to computer-based testing that assesses attention and other tests that assess executive function. You will get a written report with a diagnosis and suggestions but the neuropsych will not be able to prescribe meds Or 2) with a psychiatrist - who will not do the neuropsych testing, but will diagnose through an intake form and various questions and a discussion with the adult patient. The psychiatrist can then prescribe meds. Whether you do one or the other or both depends a little on your goals. Want meds? See the psychiatrist. Need accommodations for college - check with the college disability office and see what kind of paperwork they require - some colleges are fine with a doctor's note. Some ask for tests that a neuropsych is more likely to do. |
Anonymous
How much did it cost? |