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ADHD & Executive Functioning Evaluations
Trouble with focus, follow-through, and the skills that organize daily life can show up at any age, and it doesn't always look the way people expect. You'll get a clear picture of what's going on and what helps.
ADHD looks different from person to person.
In kids it can show up as a need for constant movement, missed instructions, unfinished work, or big reactions to small setbacks. In teens and adults it often looks like procrastination, losing track of time, forgotten commitments, or a constant sense of running behind.
ADHD is also missed often in girls and in people with strong verbal or cognitive skills, who compensate until the demands outgrow the workarounds. If any of that sounds familiar, testing can tell you whether ADHD is the right explanation, or whether something else fits better. These evaluations also pick up anxiety, depression, and other conditions that can look similar to ADHD on the surface.
Focused on your question — nothing you don't need
A 1–2 hour interview
Usually over video. You know yourself or your child best — we gather the history and the day-to-day picture, including early development.
Rating scales
We send 2–4 questionnaires by email to collect input from the people who see you or your child across settings — parents, teachers, and the individual when age-appropriate.
2–4 hours of in-office testing
Scaled to the specific question we're answering, using gold-standard tools.
Provider phone consults
When it's helpful, we speak with a therapist, teacher, or physician who knows you or your child.
A 1–2 hour feedback session
Usually over video, where we walk through results, strengths, challenges, any diagnosis, and recommendations.
A comprehensive written report
Yours to own and share with school, work, or other providers at your discretion.
Clear answers, a diagnosis if one fits, and recommendations you can act on — accommodations for school or work, strategies for home, and next steps for treatment or support.
Frequently asked questions
Do you evaluate adults for ADHD, or only children?
Both. Our work centers on children and teens, but Dr. Brinkley also evaluates adults — many of whom come in after years of wondering whether ADHD explains lifelong patterns.
Can an evaluation get my child accommodations at school?
A diagnostic report documents your child's needs and includes specific recommendations. Families use it to support requests for a 504 Plan or an IEP. The school makes the final eligibility decision, and the report gives them the clinical information to work from.
How is an ADHD evaluation different from a full psychoeducational assessment?
An ADHD evaluation answers a specific question. A psychoeducational assessment looks at the full learning and cognitive profile, including academics. If you're not sure which you need, the consultation is the place to figure that out.
Do you offer ADHD testing for families around Richmond, and what does it cost?
Yes. We see families from across the Richmond area — Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover, and the surrounding counties — at our office at 5006 Monument Avenue (Suite B), Richmond, VA 23230. We'll go over fees and insurance at your free consultation. Call 804-205-7624 or email mbrinkley@brinkleypsychology.com to start.
Not sure where to begin?
Reach out for a brief, free consultation. We’ll talk through what’s going on and figure out the right next step together.