🤔 Should I Get an ADHD Evaluation for My Child or Myself?

Have you ever found yourself thinking:

"My child is smart, but school is a struggle—something just isn’t adding up.”
“I’ve always been forgetful, anxious, or disorganized—maybe it’s not just my personality?”
“We’ve tried tutors, therapy, even medication... but we're still stuck.”

If questions like these keep circling in your mind, you may be wondering if a comprehensive psychological or educational evaluation is the next step—for your child or even for yourself. The short answer? It just might be. And if you’re asking the question, it’s already worth exploring.

🔍 Why Consider an ADHD Evaluation?

An evaluation offers more than just a label—it provides clarity, answers, and a blueprint for moving forward. It helps uncover why certain challenges are happening and what to do about them.  Here’s what an evaluation can help identify:

• ADHD, anxiety, depression, or executive functioning concerns
• Learning disabilities like dyslexia, dyscalculia, or written expression disorder
• Autism Spectrum Disorder or social communication difficulties
• Giftedness or twice-exceptionality (2e)
• Emotional or behavioral patterns impacting performance or relationships
• The root of underachievement or burnout at school or work

Whether you’re a parent advocating for your child or an adult seeking to better understand your brain, an evaluation offers a clear roadmap, not just a diagnosis.

👶 When to Evaluate Your Child for ADHD

You might consider an evaluation for your child or teen if you notice:

• Persistent academic struggles despite support
• Avoidance of reading, writing, or math tasks
• Trouble focusing, completing work, or staying organized
• Emotional outbursts, social withdrawal, or school refusal
• Anxiety, sadness, or low self-esteem linked to school
• Conflicting diagnoses or lack of school support

Evaluations can guide IEP or 504 eligibility, inform school placement decisions, or help access standardized testing accommodations.

🧠 When to Evaluate Yourself for ADHD

Adults often seek evaluations after years of silently wondering:

• “Why do I procrastinate so much—even with things I care about?”
• “Is this anxiety... or something more like ADHD?”
• “Why do I feel like I’ve had to work twice as hard as everyone else?”
• “I’ve always felt different, but I’ve never had a name for it.”

An adult evaluation can help you:

• Understand lifelong patterns of behavior
• Clarify if symptoms stem from ADHD, anxiety, depression, or something else
• Qualify for workplace accommodations under ADA
• Improve personal relationships, self-awareness, and mental health
• Pursue therapy, coaching, or treatment with tailored insight

🧩 It’s Not “Just in Your Head”—It’s Worth Knowing

Many people wait too long to seek answers because they assume:

“I’m just lazy.”
“He’ll grow out of it.”
“Everyone struggles sometimes.”

But understanding your brain—or your child’s brain—is empowering. It can transform how you work, learn, relate to others, and advocate for your needs.

🌟 Why Choose Leonard Educational Evaluations for ADHD Evaluations?

At Leonard Educational Evaluations, we specialize in comprehensive, strengths-based evaluations for people of all ages. Our goal is to help you understand why challenges are happening—and how to address them.  We offer:

• ✅ Child, teen, college, and adult assessments
• ✅ Expertise in ADHD, learning disabilities, autism, anxiety, and more
• ✅ IEP and 504 planning support
• ✅ Accommodations documentation for standardized exams (SAT, ACT, GRE, LSAT, Bar)
• ✅ Compassionate, neurodiverse-affirming care
• ✅ Fast turnaround and virtual consultation options

📞 Ready to Take the First Step?

If you're wondering whether an evaluation is right for you or your child—let’s talk. We offer free consultations to help you decide if this is the right path forward.📧 Email:info@leonardevaluations.com

🌐 Visit:LeonardEvaluations.com

Phone:  267-702-6328