ADHD Evaluations in Houston, TX

Your child may benefit from an ADHD evaluation if they have ongoing difficulties with attention, impulsivity, hyperactivity, organization, emotional regulation, or completing daily tasks that interfere with functioning at home, school, or in social settings.

Common signs that may indicate the need for an ADHD assessment include:

• Difficulty sustaining attention or following directions

• Easily becoming distracted or losing track of tasks

• Excessive activity, restlessness, or difficulty sitting still

• Impulsive behaviors, interrupting, or acting without thinking

• Challenges with organization, time management, or completing assignments

• Emotional regulation difficulties, frustration, or frequent meltdowns

• Academic struggles despite appropriate effort and support

• Concerns reported by parents, teachers, or other caregivers

An ADHD evaluation can help determine whether your child’s challenges are related to ADHD or another factor, such as learning differences, anxiety, developmental concerns, sleep difficulties, or other areas that may impact attention and behavior.

ADHD in children can be diagnosed by qualified professionals with specialized training in child development and ADHD assessment, including licensed psychologists, child psychiatrists, developmental-behavioral pediatricians, pediatric neurologists, and other qualified healthcare providers with experience evaluating ADHD.

A comprehensive ADHD evaluation involves more than completing a checklist or questionnaire. A qualified evaluator gathers information from multiple sources, including parent interviews, developmental history, behavioral observations, standardized rating scales, and information from school when available.

At Fein Psychology Services, Dr. Rachel Fein, PhD, BCBA provides comprehensive ADHD evaluations for children using a thorough assessment process designed to understand each child’s unique strengths, challenges, and support needs.

During an ADHD evaluation for children, a psychologist gathers information about your child’s development, behavior, attention skills, and daily functioning to determine whether they meet criteria for ADHD.

The evaluation process typically includes:

• A parent interview to review developmental history, concerns, strengths, and challenges

• Completion of standardized ADHD rating scales by parents and teachers when available

• Clinical observations of your child’s attention, behavior, problem-solving, and emotional regulation

• Review of school performance, classroom concerns, and previous evaluations or interventions

• Additional testing, such as cognitive or academic assessment, when needed

After the evaluation, families receive feedback explaining the results, diagnostic conclusions, and personalized recommendations for supporting their child’s development, learning, behavior, and emotional well-being.

A neurodiversity-affirming ADHD evaluation focuses on understanding a child’s unique strengths, challenges, learning style, and developmental profile—not simply identifying symptoms or deficits.

A comprehensive ADHD evaluation may include:

• Parent interview and developmental history to understand early development, behavior, attention, and areas of concern

• Parent and teacher rating scales to gather information across settings

• Clinical interview and behavioral observations to evaluate attention, impulsivity, activity level, executive functioning, and emotional regulation

• Cognitive or academic testing (when appropriate) to better understand learning strengths and challenges

• Review of factors that may contribute to attention or behavioral concerns, including anxiety, learning differences, developmental delays, and other areas of functioning

The goal of an ADHD evaluation is to provide a complete understanding of your child and create individualized recommendations for support at home, school, and in other settings.

Yes. ADHD can look different in girls, and many girls with ADHD are diagnosed later because their symptoms may be less obvious.

While some children with ADHD show noticeable hyperactivity or impulsive behavior, girls may more commonly experience challenges with:

• Daydreaming or difficulty sustaining attention

• Disorganization and forgetfulness

• Feeling overwhelmed by school demands

• Internal restlessness rather than obvious hyperactivity

• Difficulty with executive functioning, planning, or completing tasks

• Emotional regulation challenges

• Working hard to compensate or “mask” their difficulties

A comprehensive ADHD evaluation considers how symptoms appear across settings and how they impact a child’s daily functioning rather than relying only on outward behaviors.

Yes. Fein Psychology Services offers in-person ADHD evaluations in Houston, TX, and virtual ADHD evaluations for families throughout Texas, California, and other PSYPACT-participating states.

Virtual ADHD evaluations are designed to provide a comprehensive assessment experience through parent interviews, standardized rating scales, behavioral observations, and clinical assessment. Telehealth evaluations allow families to access specialized ADHD assessment services while receiving individualized recommendations and support.

During a consultation, we can discuss whether a virtual or in-person ADHD evaluation is the best fit for your child.

Receiving an ADHD diagnosis is the beginning of understanding your child’s needs—not the end of the process.

After an ADHD diagnosis, families receive recommendations to support their child’s attention, executive functioning, learning, behavior, and emotional regulation. Recommendations may include:

• Parent strategies and behavioral supports

• School accommodations, such as a 504 Plan or other educational supports

• Classroom strategies and learning supports

• Therapy or skills-based interventions

• Executive functioning supports

• Consultation with medical providers regarding treatment options when appropriate

At Fein Psychology Services, ADHD evaluations include individualized recommendations designed to help families understand their child’s strengths and identify practical next steps after diagnosis.