What to expect from your online ADHD assessment
Expect about 45 minutes of questionnaires you can do at your own pace, a 30-minute video appointment with a licensed clinical psychologist who asks about your history and daily life, and a written diagnostic report afterward. A little preparation, mostly recalling specific examples, helps you get the most accurate result.
Clinically reviewed · Updated October 2, 2026
Most people who book an ADHD evaluation have been thinking about it for a long time. Knowing what will happen takes some of the worry out of it and helps you give the kind of answers that lead to an accurate result. This page walks through preparing, the questionnaire, the appointment and what comes after.
Preparing for the assessment
You do not need to study, and there is no way to fail. A few small things do help.
Set aside a quiet hour. The questionnaire takes about 45 minutes. Silence your phone and pick a time when you are not rushed. Your answers save as you go, but one sitting gives the most consistent results.
Think back to childhood. ADHD begins early in life, so your psychologist will want to know what you were like in school. Old report cards, teacher comments and anything a parent remembers are all useful, as is any previous evaluation.
Collect specific examples. Your psychologist will ask how your difficulties show up in real life. Concrete examples carry more weight than general impressions. “I was written up twice this year for missed deadlines and I have lost my wallet three times since spring” tells them more than “I am forgetful.”
Stay on your usual medication. Do not change anything for the assessment. Just let your psychologist know what you take.
The online questionnaire
The evaluation opens with a question confirming that you are 18 or older. From there you move through a series of sections, each a standard clinical instrument with its own short instructions. You will be asked about:
- Attention, organization, memory and follow-through, and how often each is a problem
- Restlessness, fidgeting, talking over people and difficulty waiting
- Anxiety, low mood, sleep, and your general sense of well-being
- Reactions to stressful or traumatic experiences
- Panic symptoms, and alcohol, nicotine and other substance use
- What you were like as a child, and how your symptoms have affected different areas of your life
- Your health history, medications and current situation
Answer according to how things usually are over the past six months or so. Some people worry about seeming “ADHD enough”; others downplay things they have lived with for so long that they feel normal. Neither helps. Honest answers are what get you a useful report.
The $189 evaluation fee is charged when you submit. A licensed clinical psychologist reviews your responses within 48 hours, and you choose an appointment time. Our how it works page lists every step.
The video appointment
Your appointment is a 30-minute video session with a state-licensed clinical psychologist. It runs in your browser, so there is nothing to download. Find a private spot where you can speak openly and check your camera and microphone beforehand.
The session is a structured clinical interview, but it should feel like a focused conversation. Your psychologist will typically:
- Ask about your early history and when your difficulties first appeared
- Explore how symptoms affect your work, relationships, money and daily routines
- Go over your questionnaire results and ask follow-up questions about anything that stood out
- Consider other explanations, such as anxiety, depression, trauma or sleep problems
- Share their diagnostic impression and talk through what it means
They are applying the DSM-5-TR criteria for ADHD, which require that symptoms began in childhood, appear in more than one setting and cause meaningful impairment. Questions are welcome throughout.
The $199 appointment fee is charged 48 hours before the session. You can reschedule or cancel free of charge up to 48 hours before; see our refund policy.
After the appointment
Your psychologist writes your diagnostic report after the session. It is a signed clinical document that includes:
- Your diagnosis against DSM-5-TR criteria, including which presentation applies, or a clear statement that criteria were not met
- Your scores on each instrument and what they mean
- Any co-occurring conditions identified
- Recommendations for next steps
You can share the report with your primary care doctor or a psychiatrist to discuss medication, with a therapist, with your employer for accommodations under the ADA, or with a school for Section 504 accommodations. We diagnose but do not prescribe, so a prescriber will make any decision about medication.
If the answer is not ADHD
A meaningful share of adults who seek an ADHD evaluation turn out not to meet the criteria. That is a valid outcome, not a wasted evaluation. Anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, sleep disorders and thyroid problems can all produce poor concentration and restlessness, which is why we screen for several of them at once.
If ADHD is not the diagnosis, your report will say what the findings do suggest and what to do next, and your psychologist will discuss this with you. Fees are not refunded based on the outcome; see our refund policy.
Privacy
Our questionnaire platform, video appointments and report delivery are all HIPAA compliant. Your information is encrypted and seen only by your psychologist and the staff who need it to run your evaluation. We release your report only to people you authorize in writing.
If you have other questions, the FAQ and cost and insurance pages cover most of them, or you can contact us. When you are ready, you can start the evaluation.
Common questions
Should I stop my medication before the assessment?
No. Do not change any medication for the assessment. Complete the questionnaire and attend the appointment in your usual daily state, and tell your psychologist at the start what you take so they can interpret your answers in context.
Do I need records from childhood or a family member's input?
They are helpful but not required. Old report cards or a previous evaluation can support your history, and a parent or partner's observations can fill gaps in your memory. Many adults complete the assessment without either.
What happens if the result is not ADHD?
You still receive a full written report. Our screening also covers anxiety, depression, PTSD and other conditions that look like ADHD, so the report explains what the findings suggest and recommends next steps.
Will anyone else see my results?
No. Our platform and video appointments are HIPAA compliant, and we share your report only with people you authorize in writing. Your employer and insurer never receive anything from us without your consent.