IMPACT PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

ADHD ASSESSMENT IN MAMARONECK, NY

Get The Clarity You Need With Comprehensive ADHD Testing & Personalized Support

Struggling with focus, attention, or academic challenges can leave you and your family feeling frustrated and searching for answers.

Many Mamaroneck families face months of uncertainty, wondering if their child's difficulties stem from ADHD or other learning differences. Without proper assessment, valuable time passes while potential goes unrealized.

At IMPACT Psychological Services, we provide comprehensive ADHD assessments that go beyond simple questionnaires. Our doctoral-level clinicians use evidence-based testing methods to deliver accurate diagnoses and actionable insights. Located right in Mamaroneck, we understand the unique academic pressures and expectations within Westchester County schools.

Our thorough evaluation process not only confirms or rules out ADHD but also identifies your specific strengths and challenges. This clarity empowers you to make informed decisions about treatment, educational accommodations, and support strategies that work for your family's lifestyle in the Mamaroneck community.

ADHD assessment is a comprehensive evaluation process designed to accurately diagnose Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in children, adolescents, and adults.

Our assessment goes far beyond basic screening tools to provide a complete understanding of cognitive functioning, attention patterns, and behavioral characteristics.


The evaluation begins with an in-depth clinical interview where we gather detailed developmental, medical, and educational history. We then utilize standardized psychological tests, including continuous performance tests, cognitive assessments, and behavioral rating scales completed by parents, teachers, and the individual being assessed. This multi-source approach ensures we capture a complete picture of functioning across different environments.

Our neuropsychological testing component examines not just attention and hyperactivity symptoms, but also working memory, processing speed, executive functioning, and potential learning differences that may coexist with or mimic ADHD. We assess how these factors impact daily life, academic performance, and social relationships.

Following testing, our team provides comprehensive feedback sessions where we explain results in clear, understandable terms. You'll receive a detailed written report that includes specific recommendations for treatment, educational accommodations, workplace supports, and strategies for managing symptoms. This report can be shared with schools, healthcare providers, and other professionals to ensure coordinated care and support.

Comprehensive ADHD Assessment in Mamaroneck

KEY BENEFITS

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  • Our ADHD assessments utilize the most current diagnostic criteria and scientifically validated testing instruments available. Rather than relying solely on behavioral observations, we conduct comprehensive neuropsychological testing that measures attention, executive functioning, working memory, and processing speed. This thorough approach is particularly valuable for Mamaroneck families, where high academic expectations can sometimes mask or complicate ADHD symptoms.

    We distinguish between ADHD and other conditions that may present similarly, such as anxiety, depression, or learning disorders. Many children in competitive academic environments like those in Westchester County may struggle with focus due to stress or learning differences rather than ADHD. Our comprehensive evaluation ensures you receive an accurate diagnosis, preventing unnecessary medication or missed opportunities for appropriate support.

    The multi-informant approach we use gathers input from parents, teachers, and the individual being assessed, providing a complete picture of functioning across home, school, and social settings. This is especially important in the Mamaroneck school district, where we can coordinate with local educators to understand classroom behaviors and academic performance patterns.

  • Every ADHD assessment concludes with detailed, individualized recommendations tailored to your specific situation and needs. We don't provide generic advice – instead, we develop strategies that fit your family's lifestyle, your child's learning style, and the specific demands of your local school environment. For Mamaroneck families, this often includes recommendations that align with the district's resources and support services.

    Our recommendations address multiple domains, including academic accommodations, behavioral interventions, family strategies, and, when appropriate, medication considerations. We provide specific suggestions for working with teachers, structuring homework time, managing transitions, and building organizational skills. These recommendations are practical and immediately implementable in your daily routine.

    We also identify your unique strengths and abilities, not just challenges. Many individuals with ADHD possess exceptional creativity, problem-solving skills, and innovative thinking. Our assessment highlights these strengths and provides strategies for leveraging them in academic, work, and social settings, helping you build confidence while managing areas of difficulty.

  • Our detailed assessment reports are specifically designed to facilitate appropriate accommodations in educational and workplace settings. We provide clear documentation that meets the requirements for 504 plans, IEP services, and college disability services. For Mamaroneck students, this means seamless communication with school counselors and special education coordinators who are familiar with our thorough evaluation process.

    The report includes specific accommodation recommendations such as extended time on tests, preferential seating, break periods, and assistive technology suggestions. We explain not just what accommodations are needed, but why they're important for your specific profile of strengths and challenges. This helps teachers and employers understand how to best support success.

    We maintain ongoing communication with families and can provide consultation to school teams when needed. This collaborative approach ensures that recommendations are properly implemented and adjusted as needed over time. Our location in Mamaroneck allows us to maintain strong relationships with local schools and understand the specific resources available in your district.

  • Our assessment team consists of doctoral-level psychologists with specialized training in ADHD evaluation and neuropsychological testing. Each clinician has completed advanced postdoctoral training in psychological assessment and stays current with the latest research and diagnostic techniques. This level of expertise is crucial for accurate ADHD diagnosis, particularly in complex cases where multiple factors may be contributing to attention difficulties.

    We regularly participate in professional development and consultation with other specialists to ensure our assessment methods reflect best practices. Our team has extensive experience working with individuals across the lifespan, from preschoolers to adults, understanding how ADHD symptoms manifest differently at various developmental stages. This expertise is particularly valuable for Mamaroneck families seeking assessment for multiple family members or across different age groups.

    Our clinicians also understand the cultural and socioeconomic factors that can influence ADHD presentation and diagnosis. We take care to use culturally sensitive assessment tools and consider environmental factors that may impact attention and behavior. This comprehensive approach ensures fair and accurate evaluation for all families in our diverse Westchester County community.

  • Located at 408 Mamaroneck Avenue, our office is easily accessible to families throughout Westchester County. We understand that managing ADHD symptoms can make travel and scheduling challenging, so we've designed our services with convenience in mind. Our Mamaroneck location offers ample parking and is accessible by public transportation, making it easy for families to attend multiple assessment sessions.

    We offer flexible scheduling options, including evening and weekend appointments to accommodate work and school schedules. This is particularly important for adult assessments, where taking time off work can be challenging. Our assessment can also be split across multiple shorter sessions if needed, which can be helpful for younger children or individuals who have difficulty with sustained attention.

    In addition to our in-person services, we offer telehealth options for certain components of the assessment process, including initial consultations and feedback sessions. This hybrid approach maximizes convenience while ensuring the hands-on testing components are completed in optimal conditions. We also provide online services for clients throughout New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

  • Our relationship with families doesn't end when the assessment is complete. We provide ongoing consultation and support to help implement recommendations and adjust strategies as needed. This might include periodic check-ins to monitor progress, consultation with school teams, or brief sessions to address new challenges that arise as your child grows and faces new academic or social demands.

    We maintain detailed records of your assessment results, making it easy to provide updated documentation for college applications, job accommodations, or future healthcare providers. This continuity of care is particularly valuable as students transition from elementary to middle school, high school to college, or when adults change jobs or life circumstances.

    Our integrated approach means we can also provide therapy services, parent coaching, or family counseling to address the broader impact of ADHD on relationships and family functioning. This comprehensive support system ensures that assessment insights translate into meaningful improvements in daily life, academic performance, and overall well-being for individuals and families in the Mamaroneck community.

Service Catagories

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Targeted ADHD Assessment

Focused evaluation specifically designed to diagnose ADHD in children, adolescents, and adults. This assessment includes clinical interviews, standardized ADHD rating scales, continuous performance testing, and cognitive assessment of attention and executive functioning. Perfect for individuals with clear ADHD symptoms who need diagnostic confirmation and accommodation documentation. The process typically requires 3-6 hours of testing time and produces a comprehensive report with specific recommendations for treatment and accommodations.

Learning Disorder Assessment

When attention difficulties may be related to specific learning challenges such as dyslexia or dysgraphia, this assessment examines both ADHD symptoms and academic skills. We evaluate reading, writing, and math abilities alongside attention and executive functioning to determine whether learning differences are contributing to attention problems. This comprehensive approach ensures appropriate interventions for both attention and learning challenges.

Comprehensive Neuropsychological Assessment

Our most thorough evaluation option, examining not only ADHD symptoms but also cognitive abilities, learning differences, emotional functioning, and personality factors. This assessment is ideal when ADHD symptoms are complex or when there are concerns about co-occurring conditions such as learning disabilities, anxiety, or depression. The evaluation includes 7-9 hours of testing and provides a complete picture of cognitive and emotional functioning with detailed treatment recommendations.

Adult ADHD Assessment

Specialized evaluation designed for adults who suspect they may have ADHD or who were diagnosed as children and need updated documentation. This assessment considers adult-specific symptoms, work performance, relationship impacts, and lifestyle factors. We understand the unique challenges adults face in pursuing assessment and provide flexible scheduling and comprehensive support throughout the process.

Our Process

STEP ONE

Initial Consultation & Planning

Your assessment journey begins with a comprehensive intake session where we discuss your concerns, gather your developmental and medical history, and understand your specific goals for the evaluation. We explain the assessment process in detail and work with you to select the most appropriate testing approach for your situation. This session typically lasts one hour and helps us customize the evaluation to address your specific questions and needs while ensuring you feel comfortable and informed throughout the process.

STEP TWO

Comprehensive Testing Sessions

The testing phase involves multiple sessions where we administer standardized psychological and neuropsychological tests. These sessions are conducted in a comfortable, distraction-free environment and are tailored to your attention span and needs. Testing may include computer-based attention tasks, cognitive assessments, academic testing, and behavioral measures. We take breaks as needed and ensure the testing environment is optimal for accurate results.

STEP THREE

Analysis & Report Preparation

Following testing, our clinicians spend 4-8 hours analyzing results, comparing scores to age-appropriate norms, and developing comprehensive recommendations. We integrate information from all sources, including test results, clinical observations, and input from family members and teachers. This thorough analysis ensures accurate diagnosis and produces actionable recommendations tailored to your specific needs and circumstances.

STEP FOUR

Feedback & Planning Session

We schedule a detailed feedback session to review all results and recommendations with you. This session includes an explanation of test scores, diagnostic conclusions, and practical next steps. You'll receive a comprehensive written report that can be shared with schools, healthcare providers, and other professionals. We also provide guidance on implementing recommendations and connecting with appropriate resources in the Mamaroneck area.

Our Approach

At IMPACT Psychological Services, our approach to ADHD assessment is grounded in evidence-based practices and individualized care.

We believe that accurate diagnosis requires more than symptom checklists – it demands a comprehensive understanding of cognitive functioning, developmental history, and environmental factors. Our integrative methodology combines standardized testing with clinical expertise to provide the most accurate and useful results possible.

We recognize that every individual presents with unique strengths, challenges, and circumstances. Our assessment process is designed to capture this complexity, examining not only areas of difficulty but also identifying cognitive and personal strengths that can be leveraged for success. This strength-based approach helps individuals and families move forward with confidence and practical strategies for managing ADHD symptoms.

Our team stays current with the latest research in ADHD diagnosis and treatment, ensuring our methods reflect best practices in the field. We use only validated assessment tools and follow established diagnostic criteria while maintaining the flexibility to adapt our approach based on individual needs. This commitment to excellence ensures that every assessment meets the highest professional standards.

Understanding the Mamaroneck community's emphasis on academic achievement and success, we tailor our recommendations to fit within the local educational and cultural context. We maintain collaborative relationships with area schools and healthcare providers, ensuring seamless communication and coordinated care. Our goal is not just to provide a diagnosis, but to create a comprehensive support plan that leads to meaningful improvements in daily functioning and quality of life.

FAQs

IMPACT Psychological Services has been providing comprehensive mental health services to the Mamaroneck and Westchester County community with a focus on evidence-based assessment and treatment. Our team of doctoral-level clinicians specializes in psychological testing, individual therapy, and family support services.

  • The complete assessment process typically takes 2-3 weeks from initial consultation to feedback session. Testing itself requires 3-6 hours for targeted ADHD assessment or 7-9 hours for comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation, which can be split across multiple sessions. We also need time for scoring, analysis, and report writing. We work with your schedule to make the process as convenient as possible while ensuring thorough and accurate results.

  • Many insurance plans provide coverage for psychological testing, though coverage varies by plan. We're partnered with Mentaya to help clients maximize their out-of-network benefits for assessment services. Our team can provide detailed receipts and documentation for insurance reimbursement. We recommend contacting your insurance provider to understand your specific benefits for psychological testing and assessment services.

  • Yes, our comprehensive reports meet the documentation requirements for 504 plans, IEP services, and college disability accommodations. We maintain strong relationships with Westchester County schools and understand their specific requirements for assessment documentation. Our reports include detailed recommendations for classroom accommodations, and we can provide consultation to school teams when needed.

  • We provide ADHD assessment for individuals of all ages, from children to adults. Adult ADHD assessment is increasingly common, and we have specialized expertise in evaluating adult presentations of ADHD. Many adults seek assessment after their children are diagnosed, or when life changes bring attention to challenges to the forefront. Our adult assessments consider work performance, relationships, and daily functioning impacts.

  • Our assessment combines comprehensive neuropsychological testing with personalized clinical expertise. Unlike brief screening assessments, we examine cognitive functioning, attention patterns, and co-occurring conditions to ensure accurate diagnosis. Our doctoral-level clinicians have advanced training in psychological assessment, and we use evidence-based methods. We also provide detailed, actionable recommendations tailored to your specific situation and local resources.

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