ASSESSMENT FOR ADHD

If you are a parent or caregiver of a child suspected of having Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD,) the route to diagnosis can often be confusing. At Threshold Psychology, we believe in comprehensive assessment of ADHD to ensure accurate diagnosis.
At Threshold Psychology we provide assessment for ADHD in both School-Aged Children (ages 6 to 18). There are two different assessment options available, depending on the nature of the concern and areas of challenges.

OPTION 1: DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT

This assessment is suggested when the child/teen has already received a psycho-educational assessment. It consists of the following process:

Review of the child’s cumulative record (e.g., report cards, school supports).
Review of any reports/assessments previously completed.
Administration of the Parent Interview for Child Symptoms (PICS) which is a structured interview designed to provide a full range of information needed to assist in the assessment of ADHD. This takes approximately 3 hours.
A structured 60-minute interview with the classroom teacher using the Teacher Telephone Interview (TTI) to collect narrative information which will assist in diagnosis.
Child/Teen Session (1 hour)
Administration of parent/teacher questionnaires which examine social-emotional functioning and ADHD symptoms.
Consultation with other professionals (e.g., pediatrician, school personnel) as needed.
Feedback session with parent(s)/caregiver(s) to review results and recommendations.
A written report is provided to families.

The fee for this assessment is approximately $2700 which is consistent with other psychologists in Nova Scotia.

OPTION 2: DIAGNOSTIC/PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT

This assessment is suggested when the child/teen has not received a psycho-educational assessment. Individuals referred for an assessment of ADHD often have co-occurring disorders such as learning disabilities/disorders. In some cases, this information is essential to inform the diagnosis of ADHD. This assessment consists of the following process:

Review of the child’s cumulative record (e.g., report cards, school supports).
Review of any reports/assessments previously completed.
Administration of the Parent Interview for Child Symptoms (PICS) which is a structured interview designed to provide a full range of information needed to assist in the assessment of ADHD. This takes approximately 3 hours.
A structured 60-minute interview with the classroom teacher using the Teacher Telephone Interview (TTI) to collect narrative information which will assist in diagnosis.
Two 3-hour psycho-educational assessment testing sessions with the individual.
Administration of parent/teacher questionnaires which examine social-emotional functioning and ADHD symptoms.
Consultation with other professionals (e.g., pediatrician, school personnel) as needed.
Feedback session with parent(s)/caregiver(s) to review results and recommendations.
A written report is provided to families.

The fee for this assessment is approximately $3800 which is consistent with other psychologists in Nova Scotia.