Discover the Conners 2: A Powerful Tool for Understanding ADHD in Adults
If you’re an adult seeking answers about attention, focus, and behavior, the Conners 2 assessment might be exactly what you need. This trusted tool is specifically designed for adults who may be experiencing symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and want to understand how these challenges impact their work, relationships, and daily life.
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At Freedom & Hope CTS, we offer the Conners 2 as a screening stand-alone assessment to help identify ADHD symptoms, for those who do not require a full formal assessment. While the Conners 2 can provide valuable insights and effectively state its findings, it is important to note that the results cannot be viewed as a full, formal ADHD diagnosis. For a complete diagnosis, additional testing would be required. Here’s why the Conners 2 might be the right choice for you.
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What is the Conners 2?
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The Conners 2 is a standardized questionnaire used to assess behavior, emotions, and attention in adults. It helps identify symptoms related to ADHD and emotional regulation challenges, and provides valuable insights into:
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Inattention: Trouble staying focused, managing time, and organizing tasks.
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Hyperactivity: Difficulty staying still or needing to be constantly moving.
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Impulsivity: Acting without thinking, making decisions too quickly, or interrupting others.
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Emotional Issues: Problems managing emotions, mood swings, or anxiety.
The results of the Conners 2 help healthcare professionals, like psychologists, make informed decisions about diagnoses, treatment options, and support plans.
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How Does the Conners 2 Work?
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The Conners 2 is a quick and easy-to-complete self-report questionnaire that takes approximately 20 minutes. The test gathers information about how you experience and manage behaviors like focus, emotional regulation, and impulse control. The findings help create a clearer picture of your challenges, which can then be used to discuss possible treatment or management strategies.
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What Does the Conners 2 Measure?
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The Conners 2 evaluates behaviors and traits often associated with ADHD and emotional regulation problems. These include:
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Inattention: Difficulty staying on task, forgetfulness, or challenges with organizing and prioritizing work.
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Hyperactivity: A constant need to move, restlessness, or difficulty staying seated in situations where stillness is expected.
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Impulsivity: Quick decision-making without consideration for consequences, interrupting conversations, or struggling with delayed gratification.
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Emotional Regulation: Anxiety, irritability, mood swings, or trouble managing stress and emotions.
Who Should Take the Conners 2?
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The Conners 2 may be helpful if:
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You’ve noticed difficulties with focus, staying organized, or completing tasks.
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You experience restlessness, impulsivity, or trouble managing emotions.
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You have struggled with symptoms of ADHD in childhood but never received a formal diagnosis.
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You want more clarity in regard to ADHD and emotional regulation challenges.
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Why Choose the Conners 2?
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The Conners 2 is a well-regarded, reliable tool with proven accuracy in identifying ADHD and related symptoms in adults. Here’s why it’s a solid choice:
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Research-Based: It’s backed by decades of studies on ADHD and emotional regulation, ensuring that the tool is scientifically validated.
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Objective Results: The Conners 2 provides objective data that can be compared to other adults in the same age range, helping to highlight areas of concern.
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Helpful for Treatment Decisions: The results from the Conners 2 help healthcare providers develop a comprehensive treatment plan, which may include therapy, lifestyle changes, or medications.
What Happens After Taking the Conners 2?
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Once you’ve completed the Conners 2, we will review your results and discuss their findings. This can lead to:
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A better understanding of whether ADHD or another condition is contributing to challenges in your life.
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Recommendations for treatment options, including therapy, lifestyle changes, or medications.
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Guidance on managing symptoms and improving focus, productivity, and emotional well-being.
Please Note: Conners 2 as a Screening Tool
At Freedom & Hope CTS, we offer the Conners 2 as a stand-alone screening tool for identifying potential ADHD symptoms. While this assessment provides useful insights and can point toward areas of concern, it is important to understand that the Conners 2 is not , in itself, a complete diagnostic test. A full, formal ADHD assessment requires additional tests, interviews, and assessment that also comes at a considerable higher cost. However, if the Conners 2 results suggest that ADHD or other related conditions may be present, we will be able guide you on the next steps for more in-depth testing and further evaluation.
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How to Get Started with the Conners 2
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If you think the Conners 2 might be right for you, please purchase the screening, for which you will be able to do online. With the results, we will book a 50-minutes session to discuss the results. You will receive a report that discusses the findings, give you helpful information concerning living and excelling your particular attributes and discuss what might be your next steps moving forward.
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Take control of your mental health. The Conners 2 is a valuable tool that can help you understand your behavior better and explore effective ways to manage ADHD symptoms, improve focus, and achieve greater emotional balance.
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Contact us today to learn more or schedule a consultation!
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