Adult ADHD Testing

Could You Have ADHD?

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a complex and intricate disorder that affects individuals in unique ways. From time blindness to chronic overthinking, ADHD has the power to take over an individual's life if left untreated or unchecked. Fortunately, understanding and managing ADHD is entirely possible through knowing how the symptoms show up in everyday life. Some examples of these include:

● Forgetting to do something you do all of the time such as forgetting your lunch or missing an appointment,

● Difficulty following through on tasks

● Talking too much to others

● Avoiding or delaying tasks that take a lot of mental effort

● Difficulty listening to someone, even when they are speaking directly to you ● Struggling to follow instructions

● Easily distracted by sounds in your environment

What Is Adult ADHD?

Many people assume that ADHD is a disorder that can only be diagnosed in childhood, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. There are likely more adults walking around with undiagnosed ADHD than we realize. This is to be expected as the older you get without a proper diagnosis, the more you begin to mask your behaviors in order to adjust your lifestyle, habits, and patterns to fit around your ADHD symptoms without realizing that the root of those behavioral changes.

Adult ADHD is characterized by difficulties in maintaining attention, controlling impulses, and managing tasks effectively. These challenges can have great impacts on different areas of your life when they are left unmanaged and untreated. But, with the right resources and tools you can learn why these things felt like obstacles and how you can overcome them.

The Importance of ADHD Testing

If you or someone you know has been living with undiagnosed ADHD for the majority of their adult life, you may be asking what the importance or purpose of pursuing ADHD testing is. For some, a diagnosis feels like a way to label yourself or create justifications for unwanted and frustrating patterns. The intention with pursuing an ADHD evaluation, however, is to create a better understanding of who you are, what you experience, and how you can better meet your needs.

Seeking an ADHD evaluation is an act of self-compassion and empowerment. Understanding how ADHD impacts your life allows you to gain education and feel better equipped to manage your symptoms. When you better understand your needs and limitations with ADHD, you can start to communicate what support looks like, create appropriate accommodations, and create opportunities for living a more authentic and fulfilling life.

What To Expect

Champaign Counseling always wants to ensure that you are receiving the best care that is tailored to your needs. Adults who go through our ADHD testing should be willing and open to engaging with our testing process. Many adults looking for testing can’t rely on academic performance like children can, so we have created a thorough and individualized testing process that helps us understand the full picture of your potential ADHD diagnosis. Over the course of your testing, you will be asked to complete a variety of different types of tests, but don’t let this discourage you from seeking support. All of the testing will only be used to help our practitioners have the best chance of providing you with expert care.