We examine developmental history, current concerns, and functioning across home, school, or work. We consider how difficulties have changed over time, the strategies already in place, and the effort required to manage daily demands.
We provide comprehensive ADHD evaluations for adults and children in Salt Lake City and throughout Utah. If attention, organization, or follow-through are making daily life harder, our evaluations help clarify what’s happening and provide practical recommendations for school, work, and home.
An ADHD evaluation examines attention, impulsivity, activity level, and everyday functioning to determine whether attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder best explains a person’s difficulties.
There is no single test that diagnoses ADHD. An evaluation brings together history, interviews, questionnaires, and testing when appropriate. It also considers other conditions that may contribute to similar challenges.
UNDERSTANDING ATTENTION, ORGANIZATION, AND EVERYDAY FUNCTIONING
You may be putting considerable effort into staying organized, meeting deadlines, or keeping up with everyday responsibilities…and still feel behind. For parents, it can be difficult to understand why a child struggles with assignments, routines, or following directions despite support.
At Utah Center for Psychological Services, we take the time to understand these challenges in context. Our ADHD evaluations examine patterns across your life, identify strengths and areas of difficulty, and clarify whether ADHD or other factors explain your concerns. We translate the findings into individualized recommendations you can put into practice.
Attention difficulties can look different at different ages. An evaluation may be helpful when these patterns interfere with everyday life.
You may notice ongoing difficulties at school, at home, or as expectations increase.
You may be working hard to keep up, yet the same challenges keep getting in the way.
Many adults seek an evaluation after years of trying to manage things on their own.
They’ve built systems, adapted where they can, and often pushed themselves to keep up. But over time, it becomes exhausting—and the same patterns keep showing up.
An adult ADHD evaluation can help you:
When a child is struggling, it’s not always clear why.
Is it attention? Learning? Anxiety? Behavior?
Or some combination of factors?
A comprehensive ADHD evaluation helps clarify those questions.
We look at:
We discuss your concerns, relevant history, and goals for the evaluation. For children, we gather information from caregivers about development, school experiences, and daily routines.
We use interviews, symptom questionnaires, and standardized testing as appropriate to assess attention, executive functioning, and related concerns. We interpret the findings alongside your history and everyday experiences.
We review relevant school, medical, or prior evaluation records. With permission, we may gather input from teachers, family members, or others who can describe functioning across settings.
You receive a written report explaining the findings and individualized recommendations. During feedback, we review the results, answer questions, and discuss how to use the information moving forward.
We take the time to understand how you or your child function in everyday life. Our goal is to provide a clear explanation of the difficulties, recognize existing strengths, and identify meaningful next steps.
We examine developmental history, current concerns, and functioning across home, school, or work. We consider how difficulties have changed over time, the strategies already in place, and the effort required to manage daily demands.
We tailor the evaluation to your age, concerns, and goals. We consider ADHD alongside other possible explanations and co-occurring conditions, bringing together information from interviews, questionnaires, records, and testing as appropriate.
We explain the findings in accessible language and connect them to everyday needs. Recommendations may address treatment, organizational strategies, family support, or school and workplace accommodations when supported by the results.
Professional resource: What you need to know about ADHD.
Many insurance plans cover ADHD evaluations. Your estimated cost depends on your plan’s benefits and deductible.
Our team will verify your benefits and provide you a summary of your coverage and estimated cost.
For those not using insurance.
If you or your child are struggling with attention, organization, or everyday demands, we can help you explore what’s happening. Contact us to discuss your concerns and learn about scheduling, insurance, and next steps.
Yes, we provide ADHD evaluations for both adults and children.
Most evaluations involve multiple components and may take several hours, sometimes across more than one appointment. The entire process typically takes 4 to 6 weeks.
Many plans offer coverage. We verify your benefits and provide an estimate before scheduling.