The ADHD screening assessment is used to determine whether an individual may or may not present some symptoms of ADHD based on what environment the individual is in.
Multi-Perspective Assessment Approach
The assessment can help provide clarity to the client and interventions may be put into place. Some of the interventions include assessment accommodations in the classroom and suggestions on how to help the client move forward at home.
ADHD screening assessments often consist of standardized questionnaires or rating scales that are completed by parents, teachers, and sometimes the individuals themselves. These questionnaires include items that assess various symptoms associated with ADHD, such as inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and executive functioning difficulties.
Identifying Common ADHD Traits
The questions in these assessments cover a range of behaviours and characteristics which include difficulty sustaining attention, being easily distracted, having trouble organizing tasks, being excessively restless or fidgety, and acting impulsively without thinking.
Frequently asked questions
Will the screening results lead to a diagnosis of ADHD?
A screening assessment doesn’t lead to a diagnosis of ADHD but rather points out the symptoms that the individual presents which are associated with ADHD. It is up to the parent to decide if they would like to go for a further evaluation.
What does the screening process involve?
This process includes using standardized rating scales or questionnaires that are completed by parents, teachers, and sometimes the individual themselves, to assess the individual’s functioning within their environment.
What can I as the Psychometrist suggest?
I can advise for interventions to be put into place such as an assessment accommodation in the school environment, and ways to combat inattentiveness/hyperactivity in the home environment.
