You may wonder why ADD testing is needed,
"Can´t I just get medication from my doctor?"
Consider the benefits of testing...(click here)
"What treatment options are there if I have ADD..."(click here)
You may have some misconceptions about what testing involves.
You may want to read more about what is involved in ADD testing...(click here)
*Disclaimer I am a New York State licensed clinical psychologist. I am only licensed to see patients in New York. I am licensed to do psychological testing for ADD as well as counseling and treatment of ADD and other mental health problems. I am not a physician and cannot prescribe medication or rule out medical conditions that may cause, aggravate or mimic ADD. I advise all patients to consult with their physician to rule out any medical conditions or medication problems that may contribute to attention problems. I do, however, collaborate with physicians when considering options for management of ADD.
Describing ADD is like trying to define love! Everyone knows it when
they see it, but it's hard to describe. Attention is a critical human
function from infancy to our final days. We can't learn, function or
survive without it. Attention is a complex neurological process.
Attention problems are generally not due to emotional problems, lack
of intelligence or lack of motivation. They are due to differences in
brain functioning.
This website is designed to provide some understanding to a
complicated and controversial subject. There may be many reasons for
performance problems in school, on the job or at home. Problem
checklists and rating scales provide only a limited amount of
information and they are quite subjective, often measuring the level
of frustration of the rater rather than the true degree of attention
deficit. Objective data can improve understanding and guide treatment
planning.
