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Psychological ADHD Testing

Read in this guide about Psychological Assessments for ADHD

Psychological ADHD Testing

Read in this guide about Psychological Assessments for ADHD

A professional psychologist uses assessment tools to diagnose ADHD. The psychological looks at how the patient interacts with the world around him; behavior patterns; reasons for the behavior and how behavior differs in different settings. Psychologists will use multiple assessment tools which can include a range of rating scales, questionnaires filled out by teachers and parents, computer-based tests for attention issues, one-on-one interviews with the patient, and more.

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      • Psychological Assessments for ADHD
      • What tests do psychologists use for ADHD?
      • Should I see a psychologist or psychiatrist for ADHD?
      • Can a psychologist diagnose ADHD?
      • What is psychological testing for ADHD?
      • Psychological evaluation for ADHD
      • Psychological testing for ADHD in adults online
      • Psychological testing for ADHD in children
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In a psychological ADHD evaluation doctors will test daily function, intelligence, executive functions, memory, and personality. There are different psychological ADHD assessment tools for adults and children. For adults, psychological assessment questionnaires are filled in by the individual and sometimes their spouse but for children, ADHD checklists are filled in by the parents and teachers.

During a psychological ADHD assessment doctors will also look at the patient’s medical history, family history, physical condition and examine the patient to eliminate any other condition with similar symptoms.

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Psychological Assessments for ADHD

      • ADHD Rating Scales – for example the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale which assesses a child’s daily living skills.
      • Clinical interviews with the patient.
      • Self-report checklists – for example the Adult ADHD Clinical Diagnostic Scale and the Brown ADD Symptom Assessment Scale.
      • Parent and teacher ADHD checklists/questionnaires – for example the Conners Parent and Teacher Rating Scale which measures the presence and severity of ADHD behavior and the Vanderbilt Assessment Scales which measure how often ADHD symptoms occur. There is also the Barkley Home and School Situations Questionnaire; Achenbach Child Behavior Checklist and the Behavior Assessment System for Children (BASC).
      • Intelligence Tests – for example the Weschler Intelligence Scale for Children and the Stanford-Binet test.

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FAQ

What tests do psychologists use for ADHD?

During an ADHD psychological evaluation the patient’s behavior, cognitive abilities and executive functioning will be assessed to find if they are displaying ADHD symptoms. Using interviews and questionnaires the psychologist gathers information about how the patient behaves in everyday life.

Should I see a psychologist or psychiatrist for ADHD?

Both a psychiatrist and a psychologist can evaluate and diagnose ADHD. However only the psychiatrist can prescribe medication while a psychologist has more communication skill training.

Can a psychologist diagnose ADHD?

Yes, psychologists can be trained to diagnose ADHD.

What is psychological testing for ADHD?

Psychological testing for ADHD involves gathering information about how the patient behaves in various settings – home, school, social settings etc. This is done by interviewing the patient and getting parents and teachers to fill in ADHD questionnaires. There are a number of other psychological tools used for testing ADHD such as intelligence tests, tests for attention issues and cognitive tests.

Psychological evaluation for ADHD

A psychological evaluation for ADHD should be done by a trained and licensed professional. The process should be in-depth and the psychologist needs to get a comprehensive understanding of how the ADHD symptoms present themselves in the patient’s life.

Psychological testing for ADHD in adults online

On this website, you can find ADHD self-tests which will help you get an initial understanding of the ADHD symptoms you are experiencing. For an official clinical diagnosis of ADHD, you will have to visit a medical professional but as the first step in the process use our psychological testing for ADHD in adults on this website.

Psychological testing for ADHD in children

To test for ADHD in children psychologists need to gather information from parents, teachers, and other adults in the child’s life. Then the doctor conducts in-depth interviews with the child and asks the child to complete cognitive tests, attention tests and tests to rule out alternative conditions with similar symptoms.