ADHD Testing
An answer you can actually trust.
ADHD gets missed for decades and it gets over-diagnosed from a five-minute checklist. We do neither. Our evaluation combines clinical assessment with objective, computer-based testing — so the diagnosis rests on more than a questionnaire.
Why this is harder than it looks
Trouble focusing isn't a diagnosis. Anxiety looks like ADHD. So does depression, poor sleep, trauma, and a job that's genuinely too much. Diagnose ADHD when it's actually one of those, and the treatment won't work — or it'll make things worse.
The reverse is just as common. Plenty of adults reach forty having been called lazy, scattered, or difficult their whole lives, and nobody ever tested them.
Getting this right takes more than a checklist. That's why our evaluation is built the way it is.
What the evaluation includes
Clinical assessment
A thorough mental and physical health history. What's happening now, what it's been like over time, and what else could explain it.
Direct observation
How you present, in the room. Not everything shows up on a form.
Screening questionnaires
Validated instruments that capture patterns across settings — home, school, work.
Creyos testing
An objective, computer-based measure of attention, impulsivity, and activity. Data, not self-report.
Ruling things out
Anxiety, depression, sleep, and trauma all mimic ADHD. We look at them rather than assuming.
A real conversation about results
What we found, what it means, and what your options are — including whether medication is the right call.
What Creyos adds. Most ADHD evaluations rest entirely on how you describe yourself and how others describe you. Creyos measures attention and impulse control directly and compares your results against a matched norm group. It doesn't replace clinical judgment — it gives that judgment something objective to stand on.
How to get one
- Book an ADHD evaluation through the online scheduler, or call us.
- Complete your intake forms before the appointment. They matter here more than usual — history is a real part of the diagnosis.
- Come in. The evaluation is done in person, with Dr. Karena Rother.
- Get your results, and a plan for what comes next — whether that's medication, therapy, accommodations, or something else entirely.
ADHD evaluations are in-person only, and are performed by Dr. Karena Rother. They aren't available via telehealth, and they aren't available with our other clinicians. When you book, choose the in-person location and select Dr. Rother.
Common questions
I'm an adult. Isn't it too late to find out?
No. A lot of our evaluations are adults who spent decades assuming something was wrong with their character. A diagnosis at forty doesn't undo those years, but it does explain them — and it opens treatment that actually targets the problem.
Does a diagnosis mean I'll be put on stimulants?
Not automatically. Medication is one option and it helps many people considerably. But an ADHD plan can also include therapy, coaching around executive function, workplace or school accommodations, and changes to sleep and structure. What you do with the diagnosis is a conversation, not a foregone conclusion.
What if it turns out I don't have ADHD?
That's a useful result, not a wasted appointment. It means the thing making your life hard is something else — and now we're looking for the right thing instead of treating the wrong one.
Can you evaluate my child?
We see children, teens, and adults. Give us a call if you're unsure whether your child is the right age for an evaluation and we'll tell you honestly.
Is it covered by insurance?
We're in-network with most major Minnesota plans — the full list is on the Booking & Insurance page. Coverage for evaluations specifically can vary by plan, so it's worth calling the number on your card and asking about ADHD testing before you book.
How long does it take?
Call us and we'll walk you through what to expect for your situation, including how long the appointment runs and when you'll have results.
Stop wondering.
Whether the answer is yes or no, knowing is better than another decade of guessing.