How do I know if screening is right for me or my child?

Getting an ADHD diagnosis can be life-changing. It can help children, adults, and the people in their lives better understand the constant struggles with concentration, organization, motivation, impulsivity, and sustained attention. For adults, it can look like chronic issues with disorganization, forgetfulness, and little to no productivity that looks like laziness or lack of discipline. For children, it can manifest as restlessness, inattention, and issues with behavior/performance at school. Regardless of age, ADHD can also look like low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and struggles with social relationships.

At this time ADHD Screening is currently for ages 10 and up and VIRTUAL ONLY.

How does the process work?

Step 1: Intake Interview

This is the information gathering phase. We're looking for information about what is going on in a person's life:

• How are they doing at work or school?

• Are there difficulties present with social relationships?

• Do they struggle with self-care activities?

This is also where forms for parents/teachers/spouses/adult siblings are given to gather collateral information.

Step 2: Diagnostic Screening

Your provider at Bradford Counseling will meet with you again and administer the appropriate measures that are evidence-based and research-backed to ensure accuracy and relevancy.
At this time, we are offering the following measures:

• Children: Brown EF/A, ESQ-R, RCADS (parent and child), Vanderbilt (Teacher), and DIVA

• Adults: Brown EF/A, ESQ-R, Wender Utah, DASS-42, and DIVA

• Other measures may be used, but are client-specific.

Step 3: Report Writing

After all the measures are taken and the collateral information is gathered, your provider will begin analyzing the results and compiling a report that will explain the findings.
This will also come with future recommendations for accommodations and treatment options.

Step 4: Report Review

The last part of this process is a final meeting with your provider to go over the findings of your testing and for you to ask questions about the results and the follow-up recommendations.

How much will this cost? How long will it take?
Our services are being provided at an “all-in” cost of $1000.00. The whole process takes several hours over the course of several appointments.
This can be paid in full 24 hours before the appointment, or can be split into two payments of $500.00.

Why isn't this covered by my insurance?
At this time, insurance does not provide payment or reimbursement for diagnostic screening that is not with a psychologist, psychiatrist, or neuropsychiatrist. Your provider with Bradford is qualified, trained, and legally allowed to administer these diagnostic measures, and your report can be used for the same purposes that a report written by someone with a doctorate can be used for (IEP, 504, workplace accommodations, or gateway to further testing).

What contributes to the cost of ADHD Screening?
Because this is a comprehensive exam to not only test for ADHD, but also can include or exclude other conditions such as anxiety, depression, or OCD. These screening measures and the required training to administer and score them take a considerable amount of time. Your provider has gone through many hours of training to ensure that you get an accurate diagnosis. Although the price is high, getting an accurate diagnosis can prevent many more years of frustration, misdiagnosis, improper medication management, or ineffective treatment.