Assessment Services

ADHD Evaluations

If you are concerned that your child may have ADHD, a comprehensive evaluation can provide valuable answers and a roadmap for support.

Our ADHD evaluations help identify patterns of attention difficulties, impulsivity, hyperactivity, executive functioning challenges, and related concerns that may be impacting success at home, school, or in social settings.

Signs Your Child May Benefit from an ADHD Evaluation

Children with ADHD may experience:

• Difficulty sustaining attention
• Problems following directions
• Disorganization and forgetfulness
• Impulsivity
• Excessive activity or restlessness
• Difficulty completing tasks
• Emotional regulation challenges
• Time management difficulties
• Academic underperformance despite ability
• Executive functioning weaknesses

Every child is unique. An evaluation helps determine whether ADHD or other factors may be contributing to these challenges.

What Does an ADHD Evaluation Include?

Our evaluations may include:

• Parent interviews
• Developmental history review
• Clinical interviews
• Behavioral rating scales and clinically appropriate assessment measures
• Executive functioning assessment
• Review of educational records
• Teacher input when available
• Diagnostic impressions
• Written recommendations

Benefits of an ADHD Evaluation

An ADHD evaluation can help families:

• Better understand their child's strengths and challenges
• Develop targeted support strategies
• Improve home and school functioning
• Guide treatment planning
• Support accommodation planning
• Inform educational decision-making

AUTISM EVALUATION

Our Autism evaluations are designed to help families better understand their child's developmental profile, social communication abilities, behavioral patterns, sensory experiences, and support needs.

Early understanding can lead to earlier intervention, improved support, and greater opportunities for success.

Signs Your Child May Benefit from an Autism Evaluation

Children may demonstrate:

• Difficulty understanding social cues
• Challenges developing peer relationships
• Repetitive behaviors or interests
• Sensory sensitivities
• Communication differences
• Preference for routines and predictability
• Difficulty with transitions
• Emotional regulation challenges

What Does an Autism Evaluation Include?

Our Autism evaluations may include:

• Comprehensive developmental history
• Parent interviews
• Behavioral observations
• Clinical assessment
• Review of educational records
• Standardized and clinically appropriate assessment measures
• Diagnostic impressions
• Written recommendations

Benefits of an Autism Evaluation

An Autism evaluation can help families:

• Better understand their child's strengths and needs
• Access appropriate services and supports
• Guide treatment planning
• Inform educational accommodations
• Strengthen advocacy efforts
• Support long-term developmental success

EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING ASSESSMENT

Executive functioning skills allow children to plan, organize, initiate tasks, manage emotions, regulate behavior, and achieve goals.

When these skills are underdeveloped, children often struggle despite having strong intellectual abilities.

Signs of Executive Functioning Difficulties

Children may experience challenges with:

• Organization
• Planning
• Prioritization
• Working memory
• Task initiation
• Time management
• Flexible thinking
• Emotional regulation
• Completing assignments independently

Benefits of an Executive Functioning Assessment

An assessment can help identify specific strengths and areas of need while providing practical recommendations to improve academic performance, independence, and self-confidence.

EDUCATIONAL AND SCHOOL-BASED EVALUATIONS

Educational success depends on understanding how a child's cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs interact within the school environment.

Our evaluations help families identify barriers to learning and develop strategies that promote success in educational settings.

Assessment findings may support:

• Educational planning
• School consultations
• Accommodation recommendations
• Parent advocacy efforts
• Individual Accommodation Plans (IAPs) for private schools
• Classroom support strategies

INDIVIDUAL ACCOMMODATION PLAN (IAP)

Many private schools do not operate under the same special education framework used in public schools. As a result, families often need individualized recommendations that can be implemented within private educational settings.

We assist families and schools in developing Individual Accommodation Plans (IAPs) that provide practical, student-centered recommendations designed to support learning, participation, and success.

IAP recommendations may address:

• Attention and focus needs
• Executive functioning supports
• Classroom accommodations
• Sensory considerations
• Testing accommodations
• Organizational supports
• Behavioral supports
• Social and emotional needs

Serving Families Throughout Maryland

We proudly serve children, adolescents, and families throughout:

• Bowie
• Upper Marlboro
• Mitchellville
• Largo
• Lanham
• Greenbelt
• Hyattsville
• College Park
• Laurel
• Prince George's County
• Anne Arundel County
• Montgomery County
• Surrounding Maryland communities

WHAT WE OFFER

✓ Comprehensive ADHD and Autism Evaluations

✓ Executive Functioning Expertise

✓ Educational Advocacy Support

✓ Individual Accommodation Plan (IAP) Development

✓ Parent-Centered Approach

✓ Neurodevelopment-Focused Care

✓ Whole Child, Whole Family Perspective

✓ Evidence-Informed Assessment Practices

Ready to Gain Clarity?

Whether you are seeking answers about ADHD, Autism, executive functioning, educational concerns, or developmental differences, we are here to help.

Our goal is to provide meaningful insights, practical recommendations, and compassionate support that empower children and families to thrive.

Schedule a Consultation Today

Contact the NeuroDevelopment & Family Advocacy Institute to learn more about our assessment services and how we can support your child and family.