ADHD Evaluation & Therapy for Children, Teens, & Adults

ADHD Evaluation & Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapy in Central Indiana

ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) isn’t just something kids experience—it’s a lifelong neurotype that affects both children and adults. People with ADHD often process attention, energy, and regulation differently. While this can create challenges in school, work, or relationships, it also comes with creativity, passion, and resilience.

ADHD Evaluation for Children and Teens

If your child is struggling with focus, impulsivity, or energy levels, a comprehensive ADHD evaluation can provide clarity. Our evaluations look beyond symptoms to understand your child’s unique strengths and challenges. This helps families, schools, and providers create supports that truly work.

Kids and teens with ADHD may:

Struggle with focus or get easily distracted
Move, squirm, or fidget more than peers
Speak quickly or interrupt in conversations
Experience strong emotions or quick frustration
Drift into daydreams or appear “zoned out”

A neurodivergent-affirming evaluation not only helps answer questions about ADHD but also provides personalized recommendations for school, home, and emotional wellbeing.

ADHD Evaluation for Adults

Many adults don’t realize they have ADHD until later in life—sometimes after a child is diagnosed. A professional ADHD evaluation for adults can help explain lifelong patterns with focus, organization, or emotional regulation, and provide a roadmap for effective support.

Adults with ADHD may experience:

Time management or organization challenges
Starting but struggling to finish projects
Feeling easily distracted or overwhelmed
Difficulty maintaining routines
Strong emotions and stress around deadlines or relationships

An ADHD evaluation can reduce self-blame, provide clarity, and open doors to strategies that fit your unique brain.

Why It’s Important to Know if You or Your Child Has ADHD

Understanding whether you or your child has ADHD can be life-changing. A clear diagnosis:

Provides answers and validation, reducing confusion and self-blame
Helps identify strengths and challenges, so strategies are tailored to real needs
Opens access to school accommodations (such as IEPs or 504 plans) to support learning
Guides effective treatment and therapy options, instead of trial-and-error approaches
Improves family understanding, reducing conflict and increasing support
Allows adults to access workplace accommodations and strategies to improve daily life

Without clarity, it’s easy to mistake ADHD for laziness, carelessness, or a lack of motivation—which can harm self-esteem over time. Knowing the truth about ADHD helps children and adults embrace who they are and build confidence in their abilities.

Why Evaluation and Therapy Matter

Through ADHD evaluations and therapy, we help children, teens, and adults better understand themselves and build strategies that support daily life. Many people with ADHD thrive in creativity, problem-solving, and big-picture thinking when supported in ways that match their strengths.

ADHD Services in Central Indiana & the Midwest

At our Central Indiana practice, we specialize in:

ADHD evaluations for children, teens, and adults
Comprehensive psychological assessments to clarify diagnoses
ADHD therapy that builds confidence, regulation, and executive functioning skills
Parent and family support to strengthen relationships and reduce conflict
Coaching and therapy for adults navigating ADHD at work and in daily life

We proudly serve families and individuals across Central Indiana, Indianapolis, and the Midwest.

Get Started with ADHD Evaluation & Therapy in Indiana

Every person deserves to feel understood, valued, and supported. Whether you’re a parent seeking an ADHD evaluation for your child or an adult exploring ADHD for yourself, we can help.

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Frequently Asked Questions about ADHD Evaluation & Therapy

1. What’s the difference between an ADHD evaluation and ADHD therapy?

An ADHD evaluation is a structured assessment that helps determine whether ADHD (or another condition) best explains attention, focus, or regulation difficulties. It provides clarity, diagnostic information, and specific recommendations for school, work, or home. ADHD therapy focuses on learning strategies, building confidence, and developing skills to manage ADHD traits in daily life. Many families and adults benefit from both.

2. Can adults be diagnosed with ADHD later in life?

Yes. Many adults in Indiana and across the Midwest receive an ADHD diagnosis for the first time as adults—sometimes after their child is evaluated. For many, this brings relief and validation, helping them understand lifelong patterns and access strategies or accommodations that make life easier.

3. How do ADHD evaluations help children in school?

An evaluation can provide documentation needed for accommodations through a 504 Plan or Individualized Education Program (IEP). These supports may include extended test time, movement breaks, or help with organization. Knowing whether a child has ADHD helps schools create an environment where they can succeed.

4. Do all kids with ADHD act hyperactive?

No. ADHD looks different for everyone. Some kids are very energetic and constantly on the move, while others may seem quiet but often “zone out” or daydream. Our evaluations look at the full picture, not just hyperactivity.

5. Is ADHD therapy only about reducing symptoms?

No. Our approach is neurodivergent-affirming, meaning we focus on building skills, confidence, and emotional well-being—not “fixing” ADHD. We help kids and adults use their strengths while developing strategies for areas that feel more challenging.

6. Why should I seek an ADHD evaluation in Central Indiana?

Getting evaluated locally means you can access both personalized recommendations and ongoing therapy or coaching right here in your community. Families and adults across Indianapolis and the Midwest trust us to provide affirming, research-based evaluations and support tailored to their needs.

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