Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder impacting focus, impulse control, hyperactivity, and organization. While often diagnosed in childhood, ADHD frequently persists into adulthood. However, many struggle for years without an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. Proper testing and diagnosis is the first step to transforming lives.
At Renewing Mindsets, we provide comprehensive ADHD evaluations, diagnosis, and individualized treatment planning. Our team of ADHD specialists empower those with ADHD to understand how their minds work so they can build skills, strategies, and systems for personal growth and fulfillment.
Importance of Accurate ADHD Testing
Receiving an ADHD diagnosis often comes as a relief, finally providing answers to lifelong difficulties. However, not all evaluations are equally thorough. A multi-faceted clinical assessment is crucial for understanding your unique impairments and guiding optimal treatment planning. Here’s what sets Renewing Mindsets’ ADHD testing apart:
ADHD Specialists - Our providers exclusively diagnose and treat ADHD, ensuring specialist expertise.
Objective Analysis - We utilize rating scales, cognitive testing, historical data for data-driven insights, not just subjective impressions.
Holistic Process - We examine neuropsychological, academic, psychological, and medical factors related to ADHD.
Screen for Comorbidities - We identify over 50 medical and psychological conditions that could mimic or co-occur with ADHD to clarify diagnosis.
Assess Many Areas - We explore a broad range of ADHD-related impairments like executive functioning, learning, social skills, emotional regulation, focus, organization and more.
Personalized Recommendations - We provide customized treatment suggestions tailored to each patient’s unique ADHD profile and goals.
Our high-quality ADHD testing provides clarity, validation, and a roadmap for treatment so you can move forward with confidence.
How an ADHD Diagnosis Shifts Perspective
Receiving an ADHD diagnosis often brings mixed emotions – grief, relief, optimism. Ultimately it leads to shifting mindsets in a more positive direction:
From: Something is inherently wrong with me
To: I have a real medical condition I can manage
From: I’m fundamentally flawed
To: My brain is just wired differently
From: I’m stupid and lazy
To: I have strengths and talents ADHD obscures
While the diagnosis process involves complex feelings, you’ll look back on it as a turning point to a brighter future.
Integrative Treatment Planning After Diagnosis
Our accurate testing provides the foundation for customized treatment strategies. Though medication is highly effective for core symptoms, a combination approach is optimal:
Medication Management - We help find optimal stimulant or non-stimulant medications and dosing.
Lifestyle Adjustments - We provide guidance on sleep, nutrition, exercise and stress reduction tailored to ADHD.
Psychotherapy - We address negative thought patterns through CBT and regulate emotions via emotion-focused therapy.
ADHD Coaching - We offer educational groups and teach organizational/planning skills to compensate for deficits.
Strength-Based Learning - We emphasize accentuating innate abilities to promote confidence and success in school and careers.
By combining targeted treatments, we help minimize weaknesses and maximize strengths for living a fulfilling life with ADHD.
Why Choose Renewing Mindsets for ADHD Care?
Getting an accurate ADHD diagnosis and effective treatment starts with finding the right provider. Here’s why to choose Renewing Mindsets:
ADHD Focused - We exclusively diagnose and treat ADHD, with locations in Philadelphia and the Main Line.
Experienced Specialists - Our providers have extensive training and expertise in evidence-based ADHD evaluation and care.
Holistic Approach - We emphasize an integrative treatment approach drawing on medical, psychological, educational and lifestyle interventions.
Compassionate Care - We build collaborative relationships with patients and take time to explain diagnosis and treatment options.
Objective Progress Monitoring - We utilize rating scales and cognitive testing to track treatment outcomes.
To learn more or schedule an appointment, call us today at (484)-948-5400 or visit our website at www.renewingmindsets.com.
Gaining Confidence and Success After an ADHD Diagnosis
One of the most damaging impacts of undiagnosed ADHD is diminished self-esteem. Effective treatment helps restore academic and social confidence. We help ADHD kids thrive by providing:
Classroom accommodations for their neurodiverse learning needs
Access to special education services and evidence-based interventions
Technology tools to improve organization, focus and task initiation
Social skills training tailored to capitalize on strengths
Medication when warranted to improve concentration and self-control
Strengths-based learning strategies suited to their neurology
Parent coaching on effective ADHD parenting approaches
With proper understanding and supports, children with ADHD shift from challenged to gifted as their innate abilities emerge. Adult relationships also blossom through therapy and education that builds self-acceptance and understanding from loved ones.
Finding Hope Through the ADHD Diagnosis Journey
Getting an ADHD diagnosis often feels overwhelming initially. However, identifying the root cause of lifelong struggles provides direction toward solutions. Our testing validates your condition while illuminating strengths.
While ADHD can’t be cured, it can be successfully managed through individualized treatment approaches aimed at maximizing strengths and minimizing weaknesses. We provide insight that differences don’t equal defects.
From accurate diagnosis comes confidence. From personalized treatment comes lifelong strategies for relationships, schooling, and careers aligned with your unique neurology. From new community comes friendship and support. The ADHD diagnosis journey leads to reaching your full potential.
