Attention Deficit hyperactivity Disorder Testing for Children in DFW

Clear answers about your child's attention, focus, and behavior

If you're wondering whether your child has ADHD, you're probably already carrying a lot of questions. Teachers send notes home. Homework takes hours. Mornings feel like a battle. You may be hearing "he's just a boy," "she's just daydreaming," or "every kid is like this" and still sense there's more to the story.

At Mindful Psychology & Wellness, I provide comprehensive psychological testing for children and adolescents in Southlake, Texas who are struggling with attention, impulsivity, hyperactivity, or executive functioning. Living with unrecognized Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can lead to feelings of frustration, anxiety, and a mistaken belief that you simply aren't trying hard enough.

By identifying your unique cognitive profile, we can differentiate ADHD from other overlapping conditions like anxiety or learning differences. ADHD is not diagnosed with a quick checklist or a single office visit. Many conditions can look like ADHD in children, and ADHD often exists alongside other concerns. Attention difficulties can also stem from anxiety, learning differences, autism, sleep problems, trauma, or gaps in language and processing skills. I also assess and diagnose related concerns, including anxiety, depression, learning disorders, autism, and OCD, etc, so your child gets an accurate picture rather than a partial one.

A thorough evaluation separates these possibilities so your child gets support that fits, rather than a label that doesn't treat the core condition. An accurate diagnosis provides a roadmap: it unlocks access to targeted school accommodations (like 504 plans or IEPs), workplace adjustments, and tailored therapeutic or medical interventions that allow you to work with your brain, not against it.

What the evaluation includes

Every evaluation is tailored to your child, but a comprehensive ADHD assessment typically includes:

1. Parent intake and developmental history. We begin with a conversation about your child's strengths, concerns, development, health, family history, and school experience.
2. Clinical interview and observation. I spend time getting to know your child in a relaxed, supportive setting.
3. Standardized testing.Depending on your child's needs, this may include measures of attention, executive functioning, working memory, processing speed, cognitive ability, and academic skills.
4. Rating scales from home and school. Input from parents and teachers shows how your child functions across settings, which is essential for an accurate diagnosis.
5. Screening for related concerns.I look for anxiety, depression, learning disorders, and other factors that can mimic or accompany ADHD.
6. Review of records.Report cards, prior evaluations, and teacher feedback help complete the picture.