ADHD Assessment for Children and Adults in Bellevue, WA
Distracted, overwhelmed, and falling behind despite your best effort? Could this be ADHD? We can help you find out.
At Balanced Minds, we provide comprehensive neuropsychological assessment for ADHD in children, adolescents, and adults. Our evaluations go beyond a quick screening or checklist to give you a clear, detailed understanding of what is going on and a practical path forward.
When ADHD Goes Unrecognized in Children and Adolescents
Living without answers can mean:
Watching your child struggle in ways that do not match how bright you know they are
Being told they need to try harder when they are already giving everything they have
Inconsistent performance that leaves teachers and parents confused
A child who is falling behind socially, emotionally, or academically despite real effort
Years of wondering whether something else might be going on
When ADHD Goes Unrecognized in Adults
Living without answers can mean:
Constantly fighting to stay focused, organized, or on top of things
Working harder than everyone around you and still not being able to keep up
Feeling like you are underperforming at work or in relationships despite your capabilities
Anxiety or depression that has been treated but never fully explained
A growing sense that your potential and your output have never quite matched up
A comprehensive ADHD assessment can provide:
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Clarity
A clear diagnosis grounded in evidence, not guesswork
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Understanding
A personalized understanding of how ADHD is showing up in your life
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Strategies
Practical strategies that work with your brain, not against it
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Documentation
Documentation to support school or workplace accommodations
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Compassion
A clearer, more compassionate understanding of yourself or your child
What to Expect at an ADHD Assessment
Clinical Interview
We start by getting to know you, your history, and what has brought you to seek an assessment now. For children, this includes a thorough conversation with parents about development, history, and current concerns.
Comprehensive Testing
Using evidence-based measures, we assess social communication, cognitive functioning, sensory processing, and related areas to build a complete and nuanced picture.
Feedback & Next Steps
We walk you through the findings in plain language, provide a comprehensive written report, and make sure you leave with clear, actionable next steps tailored to your situation.
What are some indicators of ADHD?
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Children & Adolescents
Difficulty sustaining attention at school despite clear intelligence and effort
Inconsistent performance across settings
Struggles with organization, follow-through, or completing tasks
Impulsivity or difficulty regulating emotions
A child who is clearly bright but whose performance does not reflect their ability
Adults
Chronic difficulty with time management, prioritization, or follow-through
Treated for anxiety or depression but feeling like something else is also going on
A persistent gap between your capabilities and what you are actually able to produce
A sense that you have been compensating for something your whole life without knowing what it is
what makes our evaluations different?
We Make Sure Our Findings are Accessible and Actionable
A thorough evaluation is only valuable if you can understand and use the results. We are committed to communicating our findings in plain language, with clear direction, so that you leave with more than a report. You leave with a roadmap that reflects not just your challenges, but your strengths and the ways you can build on them.
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Why get an ADHD Assessment with Balanced Minds?
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Specialized Expertise
Neuropsychological assessment is core to what we do, not a sideline.
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Neurodiversity-Affirming
We look at the full picture, strengths and challenges, not just what is hard.
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Complex Profiles Welcome
We have deep experience with twice-exceptional individuals and cases where ADHD co-occurs with other conditions.
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Assessment Connected to Care
Our findings translate directly into treatment, support, and accommodations, not just a report.
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Family-Centered
For pediatric evaluations, we work closely with parents and collaborate with schools and other providers throughout the process.
For most evaluations, the clinical interview and testing are conducted in person at our Bellevue office.
Feedback appointments can often be accommodated via telehealth if that is your preference.
