ADHD

ADHD Evaluation: Focused Testing for Attention Concerns

If your child is struggling with focus, restlessness, impulsivity, or organization, you may be wondering whether ADHD is playing a role. At Insight IQ, we offer targeted ADHD evaluations for students of all grade levels to help families better understand attention-related concerns and guide next steps for support.

What This Evaluation Is (and Is Not)

This evaluation is designed for families who are specifically concerned about ADHD. It is a focused assessment, not a full psychoeducational evaluation. If your child is not showing signs of a learning disability, this is often an appropriate starting point.

If your child is showing signs of academic difficulty (in reading, writing, or math), a comprehensive learning evaluation may be recommended instead.

What’s Included

The ADHD-focused evaluation includes:

  • A brief cognitive screener to rule out intellectual concerns

  • A brief academic screener focusing on reading and math skills to rule out learning disabilities

  • Conners 4 behavior rating scales are completed by parents and teachers to assess attention, hyperactivity, executive functioning, and self-regulation 

This data enables us to look beyond behaviors alone and determine whether academic or cognitive factors may also contribute to inattention or frustration.

If results suggest other concerns—such as a learning disability, emotional challenges, or inconsistent cognitive processing—the evaluator will contact you to discuss findings and make recommendations. Additional sessions and more in-depth testing may be advised and would require your approval. These may incur extra costs.

What the Results Tell You

You’ll receive a detailed written report with clear findings and next steps. This can be shared with:

  • Your child’s physician or pediatrician can assist with medical diagnosis and treatment planning

  • Your school’s 504 coordinator, if you’re pursuing academic accommodations

  • Your school’s special education team, if ADHD is suspected to be impacting learning at a level that may require special education under Other Health Impairment (OHI)

Understanding 504 vs. OHI Eligibility

  • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act allows students with ADHD to receive classroom accommodations (like extended time, movement breaks, or organizational tools) if their symptoms substantially limit a major life activity, such as learning or concentration.

  • Special education eligibility under IDEA may be considered under the category of Other Health Impairment (OHI) when ADHD significantly interferes with academic success. This requires a formal evaluation, which requires a medical diagnosis from a qualified medical provider, evidence of educational impact, and a decision by the school’s multidisciplinary team.