Adult ADHD Assessments

At Connect Cognitive Therapy, we provide comprehensive ADHD assessments for adults that can provide you or someone you know with greater clarity regarding your daily experiences living with ADHD.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often thought of as a childhood condition, but many adults struggle with symptoms well into adulthood, sometimes without even realizing it.

Many adults with ADHD are diagnosed later in life, often after years of struggling with work, relationships, or personal responsibilities. Without an early diagnosis, individuals may develop negative self-perceptions, blaming themselves for difficulties with time management, focus, or impulsivity. They may face years of feeling "lazy" or that they’re "not living up to potential". They may also develop anxiety or depression due to unmanaged symptoms.

3. Common ADHD Symptoms in Adults

ADHD can look different from one adult to another. Common experiences may include:

• being easily distracted or having difficulty sustaining attention, particularly during repetitive or less engaging tasks;
• losing track of conversations, instructions or what one was doing;
• overlooking details or making avoidable mistakes;
• difficulty planning, prioritizing, organizing and completing tasks;
• poor time awareness, chronic lateness, procrastination or difficulty meeting deadlines;
• forgetting appointments, obligations or everyday responsibilities;
• frequently losing or misplacing personal items;
• feeling physically restless, fidgeting or finding it difficult to relax;
• interrupting others, speaking before thinking or having difficulty waiting; and
• acting impulsively or making quick decisions without fully considering the consequences.

Occasional difficulties with attention, organization or impulsivity are common. ADHD is considered when symptoms form a persistent pattern, were present earlier in life, occur in more than one setting and interfere with daily functioning. A comprehensive assessment also considers other factors that can cause or worsen similar difficulties.