You've always known something was off — but the explanation has never quite fit. Maybe you were told it might be ADHD, or just anxiety. But attention is only part of the picture. If you've wondered why reading takes so much out of you, or why you can reason through complex ideas but fall apart on simple tasks — this assessment goes deeper. It looks at how your mind learns, processes, and organizes information, so the answers you walk away with actually match the life you've been living.
 
This assessment include all of the Focused ADHD assessment, and adds a targeted cognitive and learning evaluation. It is designed for individuals where attention difficulties may be influenced by learning differences, cognitive efficiency, or possible autism spectrum traits.
 
What This Assessment Adds
 
Cognitive abilities (reasoning, processing efficiency, working memory)
Academic skills (reading, writing, math foundations)
Memory functioning
Screening for autism-related traits that may affect attention and daily functioning
 
Additional Assessment Components
 
Cognitive Ability Assessment
 
Measures overall thinking and problem‑solving abilities, including:
 
Verbal reasoning
Visual reasoning
Working memory
Processing speed
 
Academic Skills Screening
 
Evaluates core learning skills:
 
Reading
Writing
Math
 
Memory Assessment
 
Assesses how information is learned and recalled, including:
 
Immediate recall
Delayed recall
Learning efficiency over trials
 
Autism‑Relevant Screening (Contextual)
 
Identifies patterns such as:
 
Social communication differences
Sensory sensitivity
Cognitive rigidity or need for routine
 
How Results Are Used
 
Clarifies whether learning or cognitive factors contribute to attention problems
Helps differentiate ADHD from learning disorders or autism spectrum features
Supports more detailed accommodation recommendations (school/work)
 
When This Level Is Recommended
 
Learning challenges or academic struggles are reported
Attention issues are inconsistent or unclear
Autism spectrum traits are suspected
More detailed documentation is required
 
Your Time Investment at a Glance
 
At-home preparation~ 3.5 hrs
In-clinic appointment time~ 5.5 hrs (across appointments)
Written report delivery~ 3 – 5 weeks from final session
Feedback session - 50 minute session included
 
A complimentary 15-minute consultation available to determine whether this assessment, or any other assessment we offer, is an appropriate fit. A sliding scale is available for those with financial barriers to access.