ADHD assessment
If you’re in doubt, or if the school has made the assumption that your child might have attention deficit disorder, with or without hyperactivity, we can help. We also support adults living with ADHD. Living better with ADHD is possible!
Consultation fees
You must have a diagnosis of ADHD confirmed by a psychologist or neuropsychologist
ADHD assessment and start of treatment: from $265
Consultation with an NP: starting from $265
Service available at these clinics
ADHD assessment
Attention deficit disorder, with or without hyperactivity, (ADHD) goes beyond the simple lack of concentration or agitated behaviour observed in children and adults. It is explained by genuine neurochemical and neuroanatomical abnormalities, often hereditary, which can be detected and assessed to learn how best to manage it.
ADHD in young people
ADHD affects between 5% and 9% of children and adolescents in Quebec, and the phenomenon is constantly on the rise. ADHD causes difficulties in completing tasks such as homework, sitting for long periods, remembering instructions and responsibilities.
ADHD can also lead to difficulty regulating emotions and knowing how to behave in general. Young people living with ADHD face more disciplinary measures and are almost three times more likely to drop out of school than others.
Common symptoms and behaviors of children and adolescents with ADHD
- Inattention, trouble with listening and concentrating
- Hyperactivity and impulsivity
- Being forgetful and disorganized, misplacing objects
- Difficulty with sustained effort
- Relationship challenges, blurting answers before hearing the whole question
- Anxiety, low self-esteem
ADHD in adults
In more than half of all cases, ADHD is a condition that will persist into adulthood. American studies estimate that up to 70% of people with ADHD are at risk of being treated for depression, and are two to three times more affected by sleep disorders.
ADHD may also explain dependence on certain addictive substances, risky sexual behavior, difficulty in completing projects, managing multiple tasks, and behaving appropriately socially and professionally.
Common symptoms and behaviors of adults with ADHD
- Impatience, irritation, doesn’t stand still in a composed way
- Physical and internal agitation, external distraction
- Difficulty organizing (agenda, tasks), unfinished projects, procrastination, frequent forgetfulness
- Inattentive and paradoxically highly focused on specific subjects
- Difficulty resolving conflicts, lack of tact, raw emotions, anger, impulsiveness
- 25 to 40% of adults with ADHD have an anxiety or mood disorder
Only 2% of people with ADHD are diagnosed and receive the help they need. Whatever your age, the doctors at LeBlanc + Savaria clinics are committed to supporting you and giving you the tools to better manage this condition and reduce its daily repercussions.
Service details
No, our doctors are general practitioners. However, some of them specialize in treating patients with ADD.
The ADHD assessment process is a way of confirming your condition with a qualified professional and targeting treatment goals to help you live better with ADHD and reach your full potential.
The assessment consists of two meetings, more thorough and comprehensive than those carried out by any other professional. The first meeting aims to detect ADHD through a physical examination and questionnaires that take into account history, medical history, lifestyle habits (sleep, exercise, consumption) and general health. The second meeting is the time to discuss the results and any relevant treatments being considered.
As soon as the children started school.
A Nurse Practitioner is a nurse who has obtained a Master of Nursing Science degree after completing a Bachelor of Nursing Science and accumulating 3600 hours of practice in a chosen specialty. They possess advanced clinical skills and can diagnose certain illnesses, prescribe treatments, and collaborate closely with other healthcare professionals. This role, established through a partnership between the Quebec Order of Nurses and Nurses and the College of Physicians, aims to provide more accessible and affordable quality care while relieving pressure on the healthcare system.
