ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder impacts the functioning of the brain and disrupts our ability to maintain attention and focus. Dr Engen uses a variety of tests to accurately diagnose ADHD for proper diagnosis and to clarify underlies causes or co-occurring conditions.

 

ADHD Tests…

The tests we administer are a combination of in-person, computerized in-office, and online/remote. We use leading edge software such as Creyos, as well as standardized tests available through assessment companies such as Pearson Assessments, MHS, and PAR. These tests are highly specialized, specific to the field of psychology, and only interpreted by a clinical psychologist when diagnosing and treating.

Diagnosis of ADHD provides our patients understanding and clarity on how they individually function and the opportunity to seek proper treatment and support.

ADHD impacts our performance at work, our relationships and ability to connect with others, and can cause co-occuring issues such as anxiety and depression.

We use a combination of some of the following tests to obtain proper diagnosis…

 

  • A continuous performance test that measures attention and focus abilities. Available through the leading performance software - Creyos. Can be completed virtually or in the office.

  • A continuous performance test to measure attention problems in children ages 6+

  • An interactive computerized test that measures 12 cognitive functions including visuospatial reasoning, response inhibition, mental rotation.

  • A comprehensive assessment of ADHD symptoms and associated clinical concerns for adults 18 years and older.

  • A comprehensive assessment of symptoms and impairments associated with ADHD and common co-occurring problems and disorders for 6-18 years.

  • Assesses crystallized, fluid, and quantitative intelligence in individuals of 10 yrs +

  • A brief measure of verbal and nonverbal intelligence for 4 yrs +

  • For measuring deficits in executive function can impair problem solving, reasoning, and adaptive behavior, making even the simplest tasks a challenge

  • For understanding the behaviors and emotions of children and adolescents from 2-21 years. Test is split into pre-school, child, adolescent and offers a parent and teacher option. Also a self-report for adolescent and college students.

  • Assessment of behaviors, emotions, academic, and social problems for child 6 - 18 years.

  • Help pinpoint the source of pre-adolescent psychological problems and emerging personality styles and clinical syndromes.

  • To assess mental health and behavior concerns of teens and adolescents.

  • An in-depth analysis of personality and symptom dynamics for clinical insight.

  • Measures three broad domains of adaptive functioning - Communication, Daily Living Skills, and Socialization - for diagnosing intellectual and developmental disabilities.