ADHDADHD Testing for Teens and Adults in Los Angeles. A careful evaluation that looks at attention, mood and the whole person, with clear next steps when it is done.

Trouble focusing, losing track of time, missing deadlines and feeling restless can come from ADHD. They can also come from anxiety, depression, poor sleep, substance use, a learning difference or a hard season of life. Often it is more than one thing. That is why a good evaluation looks at the whole person, not just a checklist.

Blackburn Clinical Services is the clinical area of service within The Blackburn Group. That means the evaluation does not have to be the end of the road. If the results point toward therapy, psychiatry and medication management, or more detailed testing, the same organization can help you take that next step.

Here is what usually happens when you call (888) 305-5422:

• A real person answers or calls you back, and listens first. You do not need the right words or a diagnosis.
• We ask a few simple questions to help sort out what is going on. We want to know who needs support, what has changed, what has already been tried, and what feels most urgent.
• We point you to the right team inside The Blackburn Group, or to an outside resource if that fits better.
• Nothing is shared with anyone without consent. If the person you are worried about is an adult, we talk about what they have agreed to share.

For ADHD questions, we will ask who the evaluation is for, what is getting in the way at school, work or home, and whether there has been testing before. If you are a parent calling about a teen, we will talk about how your teen can be part of the process. If ADHD testing is not the best first step, we will tell you and talk about what might help more.

• Teens whose grades, focus or mood have changed, and parents who want to understand why.
• College students who managed in high school but are struggling to keep up now.
• Adults who have always wondered if they have ADHD and never had a proper evaluation.
• Professionals whose work demands have grown faster than their systems for keeping up.
• People in recovery who want to sort out attention problems carefully and safely.

Our guide to signs a teen needs mental health support may help parents decide when to reach out. Or call (888) 305-5422 and we can talk it through.

In general terms, an ADHD evaluation includes a few parts:

• A conversation about history. When the problems started, how they show up now, and how they affect school, work and relationships.
• Questionnaires. Often filled out by the person and, with permission, by a parent, partner or someone who knows them well.
• Testing when it is needed. Some questions call for more detailed psychological or neuropsychological testing of attention, memory and thinking skills.
• Looking at other causes. Mood, anxiety, sleep and substance use are part of the picture, because they can look like ADHD or travel with it.
• Results and next steps. You get a clear explanation of what was found and what the options are.

Read more in our guide to ADHD evaluation for teens and adults, or learn about our clinical services.

Depending on what the evaluation shows, next steps might include individual therapy, psychiatry and medication management, school or work planning, or a closer look through neuropsychological testing. For teens, the one-on-one Concierge Outpatient Program offers 3 to 5 hours a week of care planned around school. Some people also find that one-on-one mentoring helps them build routines and follow through.

If medication is part of the plan, some people ask about gene testing for psychiatric medication. Your clinician can tell you whether it makes sense for you.

• ADHD Evaluation for Teens and Adults
• What Is a Neuropsychological Evaluation?
• What Happens at a Psychiatric Evaluation
• Helping a College Student Who Is Struggling

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Call (888) 305-5422 or email info@theblackburngroup.org. You can also visit our teen mental health page or our contact page.

If someone is in crisis, call or text 988. In an emergency, call 911.

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