ADHD Assessment & Treatment in Toronto

An ADHD assessment can help you understand what’s going on if you’ve had trouble focusing, managing your time, or dealing with your emotions since you were a child.

ADHD develops from brain changes that make it difficult for the individual to focus, stay attentive, and control their impulses. Our therapists who care for you can help you to understand your mind more and to find some practical strategies for managing life with ADHD.

Our process for assessing adult ADHD is quick and private:

1. A free phone call that lasts 15 minutes
Find a clinician who meets your needs.

2. Booking the appointment with a psychiatrist or psychologist on our team of ADHD therapists.

3. Full Intake
We get your whole background, including your medical, academic, emotional, and behavioral histories.

4. Screening Tools Based on Evidence
Our doctors employ assessment methods that have been professionally tested and are made for adults.

5. Evaluation and Suggestions for Diagnosis
If the requirements are met, a formal diagnosis is provided, along with a clear path forward including medication recommendations.

No. You can refer yourself by scheduling a complimentary consultation.

Yes, most of the time, services from registered psychotherapists or social workers are covered. We give receipts for refunds.

We work closely with psychiatrists to ensure accurate diagnoses and to develop medication programs as needed.

Yes! We offer safe virtual sessions all throughout Ontario.

It is not typically considered a handicap; however, it is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can be disabling in the right environment. In Canada, ADHD may be eligible for accommodations under the Ontario Human Rights Code or disability support systems if it impedes daily living, work, employment, or schooling. Regardless of whether ADHD is classified as a “disability,” the challenges it presents are significant, and with appropriate ADHD treatment for both adults and children, individuals affected can achieve success in school, careers, and relationships.

No, ADHD is not a learning disability, but it can affect learning. ADHD impacts executive functioning skills such as attention, memory, and task management that are necessary for school success. Those with ADHD often also have coexisting learning disorders (such as dyslexia or dyscalculia), which can exacerbate difficulties. ADHD does not directly affect intelligence, but it can cause problems with social, emotional, and learning skills, making it difficult for a child to show what he or she knows without targeted support and accommodations.

Yes. ADHDers often feel extremely stressed, anxious, or burned out as they are constantly struggling to meet demands they can’t cope with.

ADHD is a neurological condition, but physical stress from fidgeting, mental stress from trying to mask restlessness or other symptoms, or sleeplessness can run you down. Therapy could help you manage your energy and reduce stress on your body.

If you don’t deal with the ADHD, it will make it harder to go to work, to school, and to stay in a relationship. You may feel as though you’re behind, disorganized, and frustrated with yourself.

Individuals with ADHD have their own unique experiences. Still, common feelings include mental congestion, racing thoughts, frustration, impatience, and a persistent sense that you’re not living up to your full potential.