ADHD and Autism Services

ADHD Testing

ADHD testing for children and adults (ages 6 and up) is available through the Endeavor Psychology practice. The ADHD protocol utilizes a combination of clinical interviewing, cognitive testing, behavioral measures, and other evidence-based methods. The assessment includes:

• In-depth clinical interview with one of our highly qualified clinicians
• Comprehensive cognitive assessment utilizing the latest on-line testing protocols
• Scoring and interpretation of results by our cognitive assessment team
• 1 on 1 consultation to review and discuss your results including recommendations for further treatment (e.g. further testing, individual therapy, ADHD coaching, medication referral).

Based on assessment results, patients typically receive a variety of recommendations. Academic-related recommendations are provided when appropriate and might include adding school-based services and supports (e.g., extended time on tests, the option of taking tests in a separate room). In addition, patients are often provided with day-to-day strategies (e.g., coping strategies addressing attentional difficulties, memory and organization challenges, mood-related issues, behavioral problems).

Autism Testing

Autism testing for children and adults aged 12 months and up is available. The autism protocol differs slightly for children and adults, but consists of clinical interviews and standardized measures. Depending on the age of the child, caregivers may be asked to be in the room for testing. The assessment includes:

• Clinical interview
• Up-to-date protocols
• Scoring and interpretation by our assessment team
• Personalized review of feedback and recommendations

Recommendations include day-to-day strategies and can include academic strategies for those in school.

ADHD Coaching

Individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often struggle with focus, organization, and time-management. For instance, someone with ADHD may lose things often (e.g., their phone, keys, or wallet) or experience significant problems with procrastination (e.g., always starting assignments at the last minute, which causes the quality of their work to suffer).

While many individuals with ADHD benefit from traditional talk therapy, others benefit more from “ADHD coaching.” ADHD coaching is similar to therapy, except the primary goal of these sessions is to discuss and review strategies to help improve focus, organization, and time-management. These strategies may include the use of timers/alarms, planning ahead for assignments, and exercise. An ADHD coach can also help explain how certain day-to-day challenges are related to the individual’s diagnosis and certain underlying neurobiological processes.

ADHD coaching can be particularly useful for individuals who take medication for ADHD, but still need help with organization and time-management. It can also be helpful for individuals who may not require therapy (e.g., those who are only experiencing mild or no issues with anxiety, mood, etc.), but would still benefit from various strategies to help manage ADHD.

Dr. Matthew Goodnow provides ADHD coaching for adolescents and young adults. His coaching sessions are ideally suited for high school students, college students, graduate students, and young professionals.