ADHD is defined as a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development1. While the disorder is usually diagnosed in childhood or adolescence, it often goes undiagnosed until later in life. In fact, the National Institute of Health estimates that 4.4% of adults in the United States live with ADHD2.
If you have been diagnosed with ADHD, it may feel overwhelming to understand your diagnosis and what can be done to manage your symptoms. Many people are under the impression that the best of only treatment for ADHD is stimulant medication.
However, there are many lifestyle and behavioral changes that can be made to help you cope with ADHD.
ADHD symptoms differ from person to person and what works for one individual may not work for you.
What is involved in the testing?Testing consists of a variety of activities:
Testing usually lasts between 2 to 5 hours depending on what diagnoses you are being tested for.
You are always welcome to take as many breaks as you need throughout the testing session to use the bathroom or grab a snack or some water.
For testing sessions lasting longer than two hours, a scheduled break will be planned half-way through the testing. On some occasions, testing will be broken up over two separate sessions in order to accommodate schedules.