What is a Virtual ADHD Evaluation?
A virtual evaluation is a comprehensive clinical assessment conducted via secure, HIPAA-compliant video conferencing. It follows the same diagnostic gold standards as an in-person visit but removes common “executive function barriers”—like commuting, navigating a new office, or sitting in a fluorescent-lit waiting room.
Before your “face-to-face” call, you’ll complete a series of digital intake forms and standardized rating scales. These aren’t just “online quizzes”; they are validated clinical tools that help your provider map out your symptom history before the session even begins.
This is the heart of the evaluation. You’ll meet with a clinician who specializes in ADHD to discuss:
- Current Impact: How symptoms affect your work, relationships, and home life today.
- Developmental History: Because ADHD is neurodevelopmental, your provider will look for patterns that existed in early childhood.
- Differential Diagnosis: They will work to rule out or identify conditions that may result in similar difficulties such as anxiety, depression, or sleep disorders.
To build a 360-degree view, your provider may suggest:
- Reviewing old report cards or work performance reviews.
- Having a partner, parent, or close friend complete a brief observer questionnaire.
To obtain objective, clinically validated data on your self-regulation abilities you will complete a continuous performance test via a secure testing platform. This assessment must be completed on a computer, but can be completed in your own home or your local library. It is important that it is completed in a quiet environment with minimal distractions, so you will want to turn off your phone, TV, music, or any other electronics that might distract you during completion of the test.
Once the data is synthesized, you’ll have a follow-up session to review the findings. If you receive a diagnosis, you’ll receive treatment recommendations. You may also receive recommendations for additional assessment, regardless of whether a diagnosis of ADHD is made.
Important Information
Due to these evaluations being conducted completely virtually with no in-office appointments, your evaluation cannot be billed to your insurance company and you are responsible for all Out-Of-Pocket costs. The total cost of the virtual ADHD evaluation is $1,750. This fee includes an initial clinical interview appointment with a clinician, completion of ratings and questionnaires, completion of a continuous performance test, a review appointment to discuss the results of the evaluation, and generation of a brief report documenting results and recommendations from the evaluation.
This evaluation will ONLY assess for the presence of ADHD, and will NOT assess for other neurodevelopmental or psychological disorders. If results of your evaluation raise concerns for other neurodevelopmental or psychological disorders a recommendation may be made for you to complete additional evaluation. You may seek out such evaluation through another provider in your area. If you choose to complete additional evaluation with AAPSA there will be additional charges that will be discussed with you and provided in writing prior to you moving forward with such evaluation.
Payment of the fee for the virtual ADHD evaluation and completion of any, or all components, of the evaluation does not guarantee diagnosis of ADHD or any other condition or any particular recommendation for treatment or future evaluation. All clinical decisions including diagnosis, treatment recommendations, and additional evaluation recommendations are based on clinical expertise and interpretation of your history and testing results.
Preparing for Your Appointment
Pro-Tip: Since ADHD can make “gathering your thoughts” difficult, keep a “glitch list” on your phone for a week before your session. Note down every time you lose your keys, lose track of a conversation, or feel paralyzed by a task for instance.
Tasks and Why it Matters
Tech Check
Ensure your mic, camera, and Wi-Fi are stable 10 minutes prior to ensure you attend your appointment on time and have a smooth session.
Privacy
Find a quiet space where you feel safe speaking candidly.
Records
Have any previous mental health records or old school comments uploaded to the patient portal.