Navigating ADHD Assessments

This chapter explores the intricate process of conducting ADHD assessments, emphasizing the significance of understanding cognitive evaluations and their implications. It highlights the need for thorough investigations, combining quantitative test data with qualitative observations, to ensure accurate diagnoses, particularly in individuals with possible learning disabilities. The discussion also addresses the challenges faced in assessments, especially regarding older students and the considerations of other psychological conditions that may mimic ADHD symptoms.