Quick answer: An adult ADHD evaluation in Orlando usually has three parts: an intake call, a clinical interview plus one testing appointment of several hours, and a feedback session with a written report. The clinician looks at your history since childhood and rules out look-alike conditions such as anxiety, depression or sleep problems.
Many adults in Central Florida reach their thirties, forties or later before anyone suggests ADHD. Some were never assessed as children. Others were told they were “just anxious” or “just disorganized.” If you are thinking about an evaluation, here is what the process looks like at our Orlando office, so there are no surprises.
How do I know if I should be evaluated for adult ADHD?
Common reasons adults seek an evaluation include trouble sustaining attention at work, missed deadlines despite real effort, constant lateness or forgetting, difficulty starting tasks, restlessness, impulsive decisions, and a long history of feeling like you are working harder than everyone else to get the same results. These patterns are not unique to ADHD, which is why a full evaluation matters. Under the DSM-5-TR, symptoms must have started before age 12, show up in more than one setting, and clearly interfere with daily life.
What happens during an adult ADHD evaluation?
- Intake call. We learn what questions you want answered, explain how the evaluation works, check your insurance and explain costs before anything is booked.
- Clinical interview. A licensed clinician asks about your childhood, school history, work, relationships, health, sleep, mood and family history. Because ADHD begins in childhood, this part carries a lot of weight.
- Testing. Most ADHD evaluations include one testing appointment of several hours. Testing looks at attention, working memory, processing speed and executive function, along with questionnaires about symptoms. If we are also looking at learning, autism or mood, testing may be split across two visits.
- Feedback session. We explain what we found in plain language, whether ADHD is present, and which presentation fits (inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive or combined).
- Written report. You receive a detailed report with recommendations you can share with your doctor, employer or college.
What should I bring to my appointment?
- A photo ID and your insurance card.
- Any past evaluations, school records, report cards or old IEP or 504 documents, if you have them. Old report card comments about attention can be useful.
- A list of medications and supplements you take, and the name of your prescribing doctor.
- Notes on what you notice at work or home, and examples of how symptoms affect you.
If a family member or partner who knew you as a child can describe what they remember, tell us at intake. We can talk through how that information may be used.
Will the evaluation include medication?
No. We do not prescribe. If ADHD is diagnosed, we share the results with your physician or psychiatrist, with your permission, so they can decide whether medication makes sense. Do not stop or change a medication before testing without talking to your prescriber, and tell us what you take so we can advise on timing.
What else could look like ADHD?
Anxiety, depression, trauma, sleep problems, learning disabilities and autism can all look like ADHD, and ADHD often occurs together with them. A good evaluation does not stop at a checklist. It looks at the whole picture so you get an accurate answer and the right kind of help. Read how neuropsychological testing relates to ADHD and how ADHD is diagnosed in children.
Can I use the report for work or college?
Yes. Colleges, testing agencies and employers usually want a recent, comprehensive evaluation. We write reports with the detail those offices look for, including recommended accommodations. Tell us about any deadlines at intake so we can plan for them.
What does adult ADHD testing cost?
We are in network with Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum, UMR, Oscar Health, MultiPlan, Medicare and VA Community Care. Many insurance plans do not cover evaluations for ADHD alone, while broader psychological or neuropsychological testing may be covered when it is medically necessary. Out of network, our rate is $160 per hour. We verify your benefits and explain costs before testing. See rates and insurance.
Adult ADHD evaluation FAQs
Can I be diagnosed with ADHD as an adult if I was never diagnosed as a child?
Yes. Many adults are first diagnosed later in life. The clinician looks for evidence that symptoms were present in childhood, even if no one noticed or named them then.
How long does an adult ADHD evaluation take?
Most include an intake interview, one testing appointment of several hours and a feedback session. If more areas are assessed, testing may take two visits. We give you a timeline at intake.
Is adult ADHD testing different from child testing?
The goals are the same, but adults are asked about current work and home life as well as childhood, and the questionnaires and tests are designed for adults.
Where in Orlando is the office?
Our Orlando office is at 1601 Park Center Drive, Suite 14, Orlando, FL 32835, open Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, by appointment. It is easy to reach from Kirkman Road, I-4, the East-West Expressway (SR 408) and Florida’s Turnpike. Learn more on our Orlando page.
Do you also see adults in West Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens?
Yes. Adult ADHD testing is also available at our West Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens offices.
Get an evaluation in Florida
We Care Support Services provides ADHD testing for children, teens and adults at our Orlando, West Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens offices. Call (877) 302-5628 or request an appointment.
