Adult Attention Deficit Disorder Evaluation

Many adults have undiagnosed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). These people often:

• Forget the task at hand

• Tend to misplace items, only to find them later in strange places

• Notice their attention wanders during conversation

• Blame themselves for being disorganized or overwhelmed when given specific directions

• May have experienced a tendency to ‘space out’ for years

If three or more of these experiences sound familiar, ADHD may be at play.

It’s possible to regain proficiency in areas where a person feels inadequate or ashamed for ‘not keeping up,’ ‘not paying attention’ or ‘being unaware of what is expected.’ Medication and/or short-term counseling can help. The first step is a professional diagnosis.

Mary M. Lorton, Ph.D., specializes in adult ADHD evaluations. To gain a comprehensive understanding, she utilizes:

• Adult ADHD-RS-IV with Adult Prompts

• Beck Anxiety Inventory

• Compassion Scale

• Mental health status

These assessments enable Dr. Lorton to assess adults for ADHD. The evaluation takes place in her Kansas City office and takes about an hour. Soon afterward, she provides documentation that will help the person move forward with treatment.

To learn more about adult ADHD evaluation, contact Dr. Lorton today.