ADHD Testing
Concerns about your child's focus, impulsivity, or activity levels can raise questions about ADHD. Testing can provide clarity for parents, inform school support, and guide effective strategies at home. Understanding these challenges is the first step towards helping your child thrive.
Why Consider ADHD Testing?
Consider ADHD testing if your child consistently shows any of these challenges:
Difficulty Paying Attention: Easily distracted, doesn't seem to listen, struggles with instructions, avoids mentally demanding tasks, loses things, or is forgetful.
Hyperactivity: Fidgets, leaves seat inappropriately, runs/climbs excessively, struggles with quiet play, or talks excessively.
Impulsivity: Blurts out answers, trouble waiting their turn, or interrupts others.
Difficulties with Organization and Planning: Struggles to organize tasks and manage time.
Emotional Regulation Challenges: Heightened emotional reactions or difficulty managing feelings.
The Results: Beyond a Diagnosis
RootEd provides a comprehensive interpretation of your child's ADHD evaluation, going beyond a simple diagnosis. We focus on how their challenges are affecting them:
Specific Challenges and Strengths: Pinpointing areas of difficulty with attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, alongside their existing strengths.
Behavior Across Settings: Analyzing how symptoms appear at home, school, and in social situations.
Impact on Development: Discussing potential effects on learning, social skills, emotions, and daily life.
Subtype and Severity: Clearly explaining the ADHD subtype and its general severity level. Please note: diagnoses is never a guarantee of any evaluation.
This understanding helps you:
Collaborate with Schools: Advocate for appropriate support and accommodations.
Develop Home Strategies: Implement practical techniques for managing behaviors and strengthening family communication.
Support Emotional Well-being: Foster self-esteem, coping skills, and emotional regulation.
Explore Treatment Options: Understand behavioral therapy, medication (if relevant), and other interventions.
Our goal is to empower you with a clear understanding to confidently support your child's needs and help them thrive. We're here to answer your questions and ensure you feel informed.
The process:
Our comprehensive evaluation gathers a thorough understanding of your child through several components, which includes:
Parent/Guardian Interview(s): Detailed interviews about your child's history, behavior, academic performance, and social interactions.
Child Interview (Age-Appropriate): Understanding your child's perspective on their challenges.
Behavioral Rating Scales: Standardized questionnaires for parents and teachers to assess ADHD-related behaviors across settings.
Cognitive Assessment: Testing intellectual abilities.
Neuropsychological Assessment: Testing executive functioning.
Review of Records: Examining relevant school records and previous reports (with consent).
Observation (If Applicable): Direct observation of your child in certain settings.
The specific components are tailored to your child's needs. We aim to create a comfortable and supportive environment for the assessment.
Clear, Upfront Pricing
We believe in making the evaluation process as stress-free as possible, and that starts with transparent pricing. All of our services are clearly listed with flat rates based on Tiers—so you know exactly what you're paying for, with no hidden fees or surprise charges.
No phone tag.
No drawn-out consultations just to get a quote.
We take the guesswork out of the equation so you can focus on what matters most: getting the answers and support you need.
ADHD Evaluations are a TIER THREE service. The flat rate is:
$2000
Frequently Asked Questions
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At RootEd Psychology, we use a tiered pricing model with flat rates for each type of evaluation. This means you’ll know the full cost upfront—no hidden fees or surprise bills.
Our pricing is based on the time and materials involved, including:
Clinical intake and background review
Direct one-on-one testing with a licensed psychologist
Scoring and interpretation of standardized assessments
A comprehensive written report with clear, actionable recommendations
A feedback session to review results and next steps
ADHD Testing is a Tier Three assessment and costs $2000.
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Scheduling an evaluation with RootEd Psychology is simple and stress-free. You can:
Submit a contact form through our website
Email us directly at admin@rootedpsychology.net
Call our office at 303-219-0677
We’ll reach out promptly to gather a bit of background, confirm the best assessment tier for your needs, and offer available testing dates. After scheduling, we’ll send over digital intake forms and any documentation we’ll need prior to your child’s session.
There’s no consultation required just to get pricing or information—we keep it clear, upfront, and easy from the start.
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We design our evaluations to be comfortable, engaging, and developmentally appropriate. Most children actually enjoy the one-on-one attention and the variety of puzzles, questions, and activities.
Here’s what to expect:
Your child will meet with a licensed psychologist in a calm, welcoming setting.
Testing is broken into short, manageable tasks with plenty of breaks.
For younger children, sessions are kept shorter and playful.
Older children and teens are encouraged to work at their own pace in a low-pressure environment.
We never rush. Our goal is to understand how your child thinks and learns, not just collect scores. Parents are welcome to wait nearby or return when testing is complete, depending on the child’s age and comfort level.
After testing, we’ll schedule a feedback session to walk you through the results, answer your questions, and help you feel confident in the next steps.
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No referral is needed. You can schedule an evaluation at RootEd Psychology directly—no pediatrician, school, or insurance referral required.
Many families come to us with questions or concerns about their child’s learning, attention, or development, and we’re here to help guide that process. Whether you're seeking insight, documentation for school, or eligibility for accommodations, you can reach out to us anytime.
That said, if your doctor, therapist, or school has recommended testing, we’re happy to coordinate with them (with your consent) to make sure we’re addressing the right questions.
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From start to finish, most evaluations take 2–4 weeks, depending on the tier of assessment and scheduling availability.
Here’s a general timeline:
Week 1 – Intake forms + scheduling
Week 2 – In-person testing (1–2 sessions, depending on age and tier)
Week 3–4 – Scoring, interpretation, and report writing
Week 4 – Feedback session and final report delivery
We know families are often working with school timelines or application deadlines, so let us know if you're on a time crunch—we’ll do our best to accommodate.
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The best preparation is helping your child feel calm, rested, and comfortable. There’s no need to study or practice in advance—the tests are designed to measure how your child naturally thinks, learns, and solves problems.
Here are a few tips:
Get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy meal before testing.
Explain the day in simple, positive terms (e.g., “You’ll be doing puzzles, answering questions, and working one-on-one with a nice adult to learn how your brain works!”).
Avoid calling it a “test” if your child finds that stressful—“activities” or “challenges” often feel more fun and approachable.
Bring a favorite snack and water bottle, especially for younger kids.
Let them know it’s okay to take breaks or ask questions—we want them to feel confident and at ease.
We’ll take care of the rest! The environment is warm and child-friendly, and we adjust the pace based on your child’s needs and comfort.
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We ask that parents wait outside the testing room during the evaluation.
This helps your child:
Feel more independent and confident
Stay focused without the pressure of being observed
Build direct rapport with the psychologist
You’re always welcome to wait nearby, and we’ll keep you updated throughout the session. Our goal is to make the experience smooth, supportive, and stress-free for everyone involved.