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ADHD Assessments in New York

Clear answers & practical next steps. Evidence-based testing so you know what to do next.

In-person ADHD evaluations for children, teens, young adults & adults on Manhattan’s Upper West Side.

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Are you or your child struggling with...
  • Constant restlessness that makes it hard to concentrate or sit still
  • Fidgeting or an inability to fully relax, even at home
  • Losing track of details no matter how hard you try to focus
  • Exhaustion from working twice as hard just to “keep up”
  • Irritability or short tempers that flare quickly
  • Stress from missed deadlines, forgotten appointments, or being late
  • Defensiveness or resistance when demands feel unreasonable

A comprehensive ADHD assessment may be right for you. It explains what’s happening and maps the next steps so you or your child feel supported.

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ADHD Assessments In New York

An ADHD Assessment Can Help With:

Gaining Clarity

An evaluation answers whether symptoms are ADHD, something else, or both, so you know where to start.

Understanding Strengths & Challenges

Testing highlights not just difficulties but also areas of resilience and ability you or your child can build on.

Informing School & Workplace Supports

Assessments provide documentation for accommodations like IEPs, 504 plans, or workplace adjustments.

Guiding Treatment & Coaching

Results shape therapy, executive functioning coaching, or parent guidance that fits real needs.

Improving Daily Functioning

By identifying patterns, assessments help target strategies for organization, focus, and follow-through.

Reducing Family Stress

Parents gain a clearer picture of their child’s struggles, easing blame and building empathy at home.

Validating Experiences

A diagnosis can replace years of shame or confusion with language that explains what is really happening.

Planning Next Steps

Feedback sessions translate results into practical recommendations for school, work, therapy, and home.

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ADHD Assessments In New York

Who We Provide ADHD Assessments For

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Child ADHD Assessments

Get a clear diagnosis and school plan to support focus, behavior, and confidence.

Happy young friends sitting on outdoor steps laughing and enjoying a casual conversation in an urban city environment.

Teen ADHD Assessments

Clarify ADHD profile, ease overwhelm, and create study, sleep, and social supports.

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Adult ADHD Assessments

Understand your ADHD type and build tools for work, home, and transitions.

Dr. Alisa Powers, PhD

Owner & Clinical Director

Feel seen, supported, and valued for who you are

At The ADHD Center of New York, we start with validation, connection, and the belief that your brain isn’t broken, it’s just wired differently.

Founded by Dr. Alisa Powers, this practice combines evidence-based care with deep empathy to help you let go of shame, embrace your strengths, and build skills that work in real life. Whether it’s ADHD, giftedness, learning differences, or autism, this is your place to feel understood and empowered.

Discover the heart behind The ADHD Center of New York, where compassionate expertise and a clear plan for change meet.

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Our Approach

How Our ADHD Treatment Works

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We begin with an assessment to understand what brought you to our Center. We use the latest evidence-based assessment tools and resources to get to know you before we start to build a foundation for change.

Build & Implement A Plan

Together, we create a clear framework and treatment plan tailored to meet your specific needs and goals.

Witness Growth

With consistent collaboration and practical tools, we help you or your child create meaningful change and lasting results.

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ADHD Assessments in New York

Frequently Asked Questions

If focus, organization, time management, or big emotions create daily hurdles at school, work, or home, an assessment can clarify what is going on. You will leave with clear impressions and practical next steps tailored to your needs.
We use a comprehensive process that may include a clinical interview, standardized questionnaires, and objective measures when appropriate, followed by a feedback session. Most clients complete the process over a small number of appointments and receive written recommendations they can use right away.
You will receive clear guidance on next steps, which may include therapy, executive functioning coaching, parent support, or referrals for medication consultation. Our team stays with you to turn insights into a plan for school, work, and home.
Yes. For child and teen evaluations, we include guidance for parents so you know how to support routines, organization, and emotional regulation at home. You will leave with clear next steps that make day-to-day life feel more manageable.
Child and teen evaluations focus on development, school functioning, and caregiver input. Adult ADHD assessments in New York emphasize work demands, relationships, time management, and lifelong patterns, then translate findings into practical recommendations for daily life.

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After the assessment, you may notice:
  • You or your child feels seen, understood, and valued
  • It is easier to explain your needs to teachers, partners, or employers
  • Clearer insight into strengths, challenges, and what actually helps
  • A step-by-step plan you can follow at school, work, and home
  • Systems that support time management, organization, and focus
  • Calmer routines with fewer blowups
  • More follow-through and fewer last-minute crises
  • Rising confidence and pride in daily wins

ADHD Assessments in New York

How Life Can Feel Different After An ADHD Assessnent

A comprehensive evaluation brings clarity, validation, and a practical plan you can use at school, work, and home.

The ADHD Center of New York

How To Get Started

There are multiple ways to connect with us. You can book your free 15-minute consultation online using the button below, fill in the contact form, or call or email us with your inquiry.

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Providing solutions for ADHD and related challenges in New York City and surrounding communities, including greater New York and Connecticut
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