Psychological Testing
ADHD Testing for Children
When a teacher, coach or pediatrician mentions ADHD, an evaluation gives you a clear answer and a plan for school and home, instead of months of guessing.
When parents usually call
The first sign is often a note home: unfinished work, trouble staying seated, calling out, or a child who seems bright but cannot show it on paper. At home it may look like homework battles that last all evening, forgotten assignments and a child who is told to try harder every day.
Some children with ADHD are not hyperactive at all. They are quiet daydreamers who drift off in class and are easy to overlook.
What we look at
- Attention and how long your child can stay with a task
- Impulse control and activity level
- Working memory and processing speed
- Reading, writing and math skills that can mask or mimic ADHD
- Anxiety, mood and sleep
- How your child does at home, at school and with friends
How a child evaluation works
- 1.
Parent interview
We start with you: pregnancy and development, school history, health and what you are seeing now.
- 2.
Teacher and parent forms
Rating scales from home and school show whether symptoms appear in more than one setting.
- 3.
Time with your child
Standardized tasks with built-in breaks, paced for your child's age.
- 4.
Feedback
We meet with you to explain the results and answer questions.
- 5.
Written report
Recommendations for school, home and next steps that you can share with teachers and your pediatrician.
Preparing your child
Tell your child they will spend time doing puzzles, answering questions and working on school-style tasks with someone whose job is to learn how their brain works best. A good night's sleep, a normal breakfast and any glasses or hearing aids they use are the most helpful things to bring.
At a glance
- Who
- Children of school age and younger; call to talk through your child's age
- Where
- In person in Sugar Land
- Payment
- Private pay, with a deposit to book
- Cancellation
- 48 hours' notice
Questions from parents
Can the school use the report?
You can share it with the school. Many families use the recommendations when asking about a 504 plan or other supports; the school makes its own decisions.
Will my child be put on medication?
An evaluation does not commit you to anything. If ADHD is confirmed, the report lays out options such as counseling, school supports and parent strategies.
How young can a child be tested?
Call us to talk through your child's age and the concerns you have.
Why input from school matters
ADHD shows up in more than one setting. Rating forms from a teacher, and copies of report cards or school testing, help show whether what you see at home also happens in class. If your child sees a tutor, coach or speech therapist, their observations are welcome too.
Book your child's evaluation
Request an evaluation online, or call 832-876-3232 and leave a message if we miss you.