Various conditions may lead to attention problems and/or an increased activity level in children, adolescents, and adults. Most often lumped together as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), these conditions can make every day a challenge for many people. From sitting in a classroom to sitting in a boardroom, the ability to harness your energy for productive uses and pay attention to what’s going on around you is essential. At Grace Psychological Services, our skilled clinicians offer services to diagnose ADHD and help people address the struggles that may come with an ADHD diagnosis.
Do I Need Help with ADHD?
Everyone is distracted or has a little extra energy from time to time – especially kids! That’s completely natural, but those who struggle with ADHD experience severe attention disorder that can cause a number of difficulties at home, school, work, and during social interactions. Some of the most common signs that ADHD diagnosis and treatment may be necessary include persistent, chronic, and/or excessive:
- Daydreaming
- Forgetfulness
- Losing track of items
- Squirming or fidgeting
- Talking
- Making mistakes due to inability to pay attention to details
- Taking unnecessary risks due to lack of foresight
- Difficulty resisting temptations
- Trouble sharing or taking turns
- Difficulty communicating clearly and getting along with others
What Happens During ADHD Testing?
There’s no specific test for ADHD. Instead, one of our skilled psychologists will work with parents and kids to review a wide range of symptoms. This may include analyzing historical concerns with inattention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity. Specific testing may include asking people to perform tasks or remember information while being confronted with outside influences or distractions. A counselor may also want to observe the person with ADHD in a typical setting. The goal is to determine whether or not your child is truly suffering from a neurodevelopmental disorder that leads to ADHD.
Who Offers ADHD Testing & Counseling Services?
At Grace Psychological Services, many of our clinicians have experience with assessment and diagnosis for ADHD as well as providing behavioral therapy and medicative treatment options. If you or your child are suffering with ADHD, one of the following clinicians will be happy to help you:
Dr. Charles Hallmark
Dr. Hallmark is a Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Specialist in School Psychology. He has years of experience and training, and provides psychological assessments, including evaluation and testing for ADHD. He also provides counseling to help those with ADHD and/or their parents develop methods of addressing the struggles associated with this condition and utilize their individual strengths in order to lead a fulfilling life.
Dr. Allison Grodzki, PsyD
Dr. Allie Grodzki is a Licensed Psychologist in both Texas (#38916) and Colorado (#5014). She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Neuroscience at North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND where she grew up. She earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and Doctorate of Psychology degree at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in Schaumburg, IL. Dr. Grodzki completed her American Psychological Association (APA) accredited pre-doctoral internship at a community mental health center in Denver, Colorado. She comes from a very diverse background of training and work experiences in various settings, including private practice, day programs, residential care, and inpatient hospitals where she has worked with children and adults of all ages.
What Happens After Diagnosis?
Once a diagnosis of ADHD is given, the person struggling with this condition and/or their parents will need to consider a number of intervention techniques. Typically, this includes behavioral therapy for kids and adolescents, parenting technique training, establishing educational resources as necessary, and in some cases, we may also recommend medications to decrease the side effects of ADHD.
How do I Get Started?
If you or your child are interested in diagnosis or treatment planning for ADHD, the Grace Psychological Services team is here to help. Give our team a call to learn more or schedule an appointment with us. We welcome residents of The Woodlands, Spring, the Greater Houston and Harris County area, throughout Texas, and beyond.