ADHD Testing for Adults
ADHD in Adults: It’s Not What You Think
Misunderstood. Misdiagnosed. Often missed entirely. ADHD doesn’t go away in adulthood—it just becomes harder to recognize. Many adults develop complex coping strategies that hide their symptoms, leading to burnout, mislabeling, and years without support.
What ADHD Looks Like in Adults
It’s not always hyperactivity. Instead, it often shows up as:
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Chronic disorganization
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Missed deadlines and poor time management
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Trouble starting or finishing tasks
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Restlessness or difficulty relaxing
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Impulsive decisions
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Trouble focusing, especially on routine tasks
The Invisible Struggles
Many of the most disruptive ADHD symptoms are hidden from view:
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Mental Fatigue: Daily effort to stay on track can lead to exhaustion.
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Hyperfocus: Periods of intense concentration on certain tasks can cause you to lose track of time and ignore other priorities.
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Emotional Overload: Strong reactions and difficulty managing frustration, disappointment, or rejection.
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Imposter Syndrome: Despite success, many adults with ADHD feel like they’re “faking it” and fear being exposed.
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Overwhelm Paralysis: Facing complex tasks can lead to shutdown—even when you want to act.
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Time Blindness: Losing track of time or underestimating how long tasks take creates chronic stress and disorganization.
Often Misdiagnosed
Symptoms of adult ADHD can overlap with or be mistaken for:
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Bipolar disorder
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Substance use problems
These may be co-occurring, or they may result from untreated ADHD.
“But I Wasn’t Diagnosed (or Hyperactive) as a Kid…”
That doesn’t rule out ADHD. Symptoms often become more noticeable in adulthood—when life gets more demanding and support systems are gone. Hyperactivity can also become internalized with age, showing up as racing thoughts or multi-tasking to the point of exhaustion. ADHD is a lifelong condition, not just a childhood disorder.
Get Clarity and Support
We provide ADHD testing and evaluation services for adults:
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Online across both California and Connecticut
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In-person in Sacramento, California
Fees for ADHD Testing
Adult ADHD screening: $250 This will give you some data and let you know if further ADHD testing is warranted. This fee includes an interview, screening tests, and a meeting (either virtually or in-person) to go over results with you.
Adult ADHD testing by component: $250 per session This is ideal for someone who is already working with a therapist or psychiatrist (and acordingly, already has a diagnosis) and is looking for additional diagnostic information. As this is a highly individualized approach, the clinician and client will together determine how much testing is needed, but typically, two sessions are needed for a total cost of $500.
Full adult ADHD testing battery: $800 This includes a review of history, a semi-structured diagnostic interview, an array of psychological tests, a written report, and a feedback session. This level of testing is typically required by schools/workplaces to receive ADHD accommodations.
Note on payment info:
We need to purchase each administration of each test from the companies that hold the copyright, so payment is due at the beginning of the first session. If you do not finish the testing or return for the feedback session, no refund can be offered.
Insurance information: We are not in network with insurance plans, so we are unable to bill your insurance on your behalf. We can give you a superbill if you would like to seek reimbursement from your insurance company.