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ADHD Assessment in Abuja for Children, Teens, and Adults
A structured ADHD evaluation for children, adolescents, and adults experiencing attention difficulties, procrastination, impulsivity, disorganisation, task initiation problems, forgetfulness, poor follow-through, or challenges with school, work, and daily functioning.
Is This ADHD Assessment for You or Your Child?
ADHD assessment may be helpful when a child, teen, or adult experiences persistent difficulties with attention, concentration, organisation, impulsivity, restlessness, forgetfulness, time management, task initiation, or completing tasks. These concerns may affect school, work, relationships, emotional wellbeing, or daily life.
For children, ADHD may show up as difficulty staying focused, frequent forgetfulness, fidgeting, impulsive behaviour, careless mistakes, or difficulty taking turns. For adults, ADHD may show up as difficulty managing attention, completing long tasks, staying organised, following through, managing time, or feeling internally restless.
ADHD Assessment Options
ADHD Evaluation: Ages 5-17
Best for: Children and adolescents where ADHD is suspected and school, home, behaviour, learning, attention, or emotional functioning needs to be better understood.
This is a battery of assessments performed when ADHD is suspected and includes a clinical interview, a full IQ test, symptom rating scales, and a computerized test of variables of attention.
This assessment may include:
Clinical interview and mental status exam
Parent/caregiver interview
Developmental, medical, family, behavioural, and school history
Cognitive/IQ assessment, such as WISC-V or another age-appropriate measure
Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, Third Edition
PsychProfiler
Brown EF/A Scales, where appropriate
Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Parent and Teacher Rating Scales
Conners 4
Parent, teacher, and self-report questionnaires, depending on age and need
Record review, such as school reports, previous assessments, medical reports, or therapy notes where available
Additional screening for specific areas where indicated
Written psychological report
Feedback session with recommendations
For children and adolescents, information from parents/guardians and school staff is important because ADHD symptoms need to be understood across settings, such as home and school.
The specific tools used may vary depending on the child’s age, presenting concerns, referral question, available collateral information, and the level of report required. ADHD assessment is based on a combination of history, clinical interview, rating scales, observations, collateral information, and clinical judgement.
Estimated time:
2-3 hours clinical interview, 4-6 hours testing, up to 2 hours for document review/collateral interviews, 15-16 hours interpretation and report writing, 1-hour feedback session
Cost: ₦800,000 (additional fees apply if more time or tests are needed)
Adult ADHD Evaluation: Ages 18+
Option one 1️⃣
Comprehensive ADHD, Cognitive, Emotional and Personality Profile
This option is suitable for adults who need a more comprehensive ADHD assessment that also looks at cognitive functioning, executive functioning, emotional wellbeing, personality patterns, adaptive functioning, and related concerns that may affect daily life, work, study, and relationships.
This is a battery of assessments performed for adults when ADHD is suspected and includes a clinical interview, a comprehensive emotional and personality assessment, a full IQ test, symptom rating scales, and collateral interviews if needed.
This assessment may include:
IQ / Cognitive Assessment, such as WAIS-5
Clinical Interview and Mental Status Exam, including structured ADHD diagnostic interview, such as DIVA-5
PsychProfiler
Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, Third Edition
Brown EF/A Scales self-report survey
Wender Utah Rating Scale, WURS-25
Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale, ASRS-v1.1
Collateral interviews or surveys, where needed and with consent
Personality and clinical profile assessment, such as MMPI-3 and MCMI-IV
Substance use screening, such as SASSI-4, where indicated
Record review, such as previous reports, school records, medical documents, or relevant clinical notes where available
Additional screening for specific areas, where indicated
Written psychological report
Feedback session with recommendations
The specific tools used may vary depending on the referral question, presenting concerns, available background information, and the purpose of the report. ADHD assessment is based on clinical interview, developmental history, standardised measures, collateral information where appropriate, record review, and professional clinical judgement
Estimated time:
2-3 hours clinical interview, 5-7 hours testing, up to 2 hours for document review/collateral interviews, 10-16 hours interpretation and report writing, 1-hour feedback session
Cost: ₦1,100,000 (additional fees may apply if more time or tests are needed)
Option two 2️⃣
ADHD Assessment Without Full Cognitive/IQ Testing
This option is suitable for adults who need a structured ADHD assessment but do not require a full cognitive or IQ assessment. It explores ADHD symptoms, executive functioning, emotional wellbeing, adaptive functioning, personality patterns, and related concerns that may affect work, study, relationships, and daily life.
This is a battery of assessments performed for adults when ADHD is suspected and includes a clinical interview, a comprehensive emotional and personality assessment, symptom rating scales, and collateral interviews if needed.
This assessment may include:
Clinical Interview and Mental Status Exam, including structured ADHD diagnostic interview, such as DIVA-5
PsychProfiler
Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, Third Edition
Brown EF/A Scales self-report survey
Wender Utah Rating Scale, WURS-25
Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale, ASRS-v1.1
Collateral interviews or surveys, where needed and with consent
Personality and clinical profile assessment, such as MMPI-3 and MCMI-IV
Substance use screening, such as SASSI-4, where indicated
Record review, such as previous reports, school records, medical documents, or relevant clinical notes where available
Additional screening for specific areas, where indicated
Written psychological report
Feedback session with recommendations
Please note: This option does not include a full IQ/cognitive assessment. If cognitive testing is needed for diagnostic clarification, academic/workplace documentation, or broader psychological profiling, Adult ADHD Evaluation Option One may be more suitable.
The specific tools used may vary depending on the referral question, presenting concerns, available background information, and the purpose of the report. ADHD assessment is based on clinical interview, developmental history, standardised measures, collateral information where appropriate, record review, and professional clinical judgement.
Estimated time:
2-3 hours clinical interview, 2-5 hours testing, up to 2 hours for document review/collateral interviews, 10-14 hours interpretation and report writing, 1-hour feedback session
Cost: ₦700,000 (additional fees may apply if more time or tests are needed)
What to Expect
ADHD assessment is a structured process that brings together clinical interview, background history, standardised measures, collateral information where appropriate, testing, scoring, interpretation, and feedback. The exact process depends on the assessment pathway chosen.
Background and Collateral Information
For children and teens, this may include parent, caregiver, and school information. For adults, this may include developmental history, current functioning, and collateral information where appropriate.
Assessment Sessions
The assessment may include interviews, questionnaires, standardised measures, attention or executive functioning tools, cognitive testing where needed, and screening for related concerns.
Initial Consultation
We begin by understanding your concerns, history, current difficulties, and the reason you are seeking assessment.
What to Expect During an ADHD Assessment
Feedback Session
You receive feedback on the findings, clinical impressions, and recommendations for therapy, school support, workplace support, referral, or next steps where appropriate.
Scoring and Report Writing
Your results are scored, interpreted, and integrated into a clear clinical picture.
Which ADHD Assessment Option Should I Choose?
If you are booking for a child or teenager between ages 5 and 17, choose the ADHD Evaluation for Children and Teens.
If you are an adult and need a full ADHD assessment with cognitive/IQ testing and a more comprehensive psychological profile, choose Adult ADHD Evaluation, Option One.
If you are an adult and need ADHD assessment without full cognitive/IQ testing, choose Adult ADHD Evaluation, Option Two.
If you are unsure, begin with an evaluation session. We will discuss your concerns and recommend the most suitable assessment pathway.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you assess ADHD in both children and adults?
Yes. We provide ADHD assessment for children, teens, and adults. The process differs depending on age, history, concerns, and the type of report needed.
Can adults be assessed for ADHD even if they were not diagnosed as children?
Yes. Adults may seek assessment when long-standing difficulties with attention, organisation, restlessness, time management, procrastination, or follow-through continue to affect work, relationships, study, or daily life. ADHD symptoms begin in childhood and may continue into adulthood, although adult presentation can look different.
Does every ADHD assessment include an IQ test?
No. The child ADHD evaluation includes cognitive assessment, and Adult Option One includes full cognitive/IQ testing. Adult Option Two does not include a full cognitive/IQ assessment.
Will I receive a written report?
Yes, comprehensive ADHD assessments usually include a written psychological report and a feedback session. The type of report depends on the assessment pathway chosen.
Can the report support school or workplace recommendations?
Where appropriate, assessment findings may support school, workplace, or other recommendations. Please contact us first if the report is needed for a specific external purpose.
What if I am unsure whether it is ADHD, anxiety, trauma, or something else?
We can begin with an evaluation session. ADHD can overlap with other concerns, so the assessment process helps clarify what may be contributing to the difficulties.
Hauwa Bello, psychotherapist
My office
No 7, Christian Chukwu Street, 1421 Road, Gwarinpa Estate. Gwarinpa. Abuja. FCT