Trouble focusing, even on things they enjoy
Your child struggles to stay with a task from start to finish, even ones they picked themselves.
A family's experience with an ADHD evaluation
Real experiences from parents who found support through Aldea.
ADHD Evaluation in Miami and Orlando
Before the diagnosis, it just looks like losing your patience.
You are not a bad parent. You are parenting a brain that has not been explained to you yet.
Aldea matches Miami and Orlando families with licensed specialists for ADHD evaluations, so the guessing turns into understanding, and the guilt turns into an actual plan.
Dr. Wanda Kim
Licensed Psychologist, PhD
Matched in Orlando
8-year-old, ADHD evaluation
Licensed ADHD evaluation specialists
No waitlist
Serving Miami & Orlando
Signs your child may need an ADHD evaluation
If you keep telling yourself it's just a phase, but you've been telling yourself that for a while now, it may be time to check.
Restlessness beyond typical "high energy"
Constant movement, fidgeting, or difficulty sitting still that goes further than other kids their age.
Big emotional reactions that seem to come from nowhere
Meltdowns or frustration that feel disproportionate to what actually happened.
Teachers keep bringing up focus or behavior
More than one teacher or coach has mentioned concerns you had already quietly noticed yourself.
Homework and routines turn into daily battles
Getting through basic routines takes far more reminders, negotiation, or conflict than it seems like it should.
You've lost your patience, then felt guilty about it
You've snapped at your child over something that, in hindsight, they may not have been able to help.
What an ADHD evaluation covers
A thorough evaluation looks at the whole picture, not just a checklist of behaviors at one point in time.
Inattentive-type ADHD
Difficulty sustaining focus, following through, or organizing tasks, without the hyperactivity people expect.
Hyperactive-impulsive type ADHD
Constant movement, difficulty waiting or staying seated, and acting before thinking things through.
Combined-type ADHD
A mix of inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive patterns, the most commonly diagnosed presentation.
Executive function difficulties
Trouble with planning, time management, and organization that shows up at school and at home.
Co-occurring anxiety or mood concerns
ADHD often travels with anxiety or low mood, and an evaluation looks at both rather than just one.
Ruling out overlapping conditions
Differentiating ADHD from learning differences, autism traits, or sensory processing concerns that can look similar.
Get matched with a specialist in three steps
No calling around, no long hold, and no more wondering if anyone is actually going to help.
Tell us about your child
Answer a few questions about your child's needs, concerns, and the support you are looking for.
Get matched with providers
We help you find vetted pediatric providers who fit your child's needs, location, and preferences.
Take the next step
Connect with the provider that feels right for your family and begin your care journey.
What to expect from an ADHD evaluation
A thorough evaluation should leave you with answers, not more questions than you started with.
1
Intake and history review
A detailed look at your child's developmental, medical, and school history, including everything you have already noticed.
2
Standardized ADHD rating scales
Structured input from both you and your child's teachers, so the picture isn't built from one setting alone.
3
Direct observation or testing
Time with your child to see attention, impulsivity, and behavior firsthand, not just secondhand descriptions.
4
Ruling other things out
A careful look at whether something else, or something in addition to ADHD, better explains what you're seeing.
5
A clear diagnosis and plan
Findings you can act on, so the guilt of not knowing gets replaced with an actual next step.
6
A report you can use
Documentation you can bring to school, insurance, or therapy providers without having to fight for it.
ADHD evaluation cost and payment
We'd rather tell you plainly how this works than let you find out partway through booking.
Insurance Pathway
If your plan covers an ADHD evaluation with your matched provider type, our team verifies your specific benefits before your first appointment.
Concierge Pathway
Prefer to pay privately and skip the insurance back-and-forth? Concierge scheduling gets your child seen faster.
Coverage depends on which type of specialist evaluates your child. Reach out and our team will confirm what applies before you book.
Frequently asked questions about ADHD evaluations
The questions we hear most from Miami and Orlando parents, answered plainly.
Are you a licensed psychologist who specializes in ADHD evaluations?
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