ADHD can affect far more than attention. It can influence motivation, organization, time management, emotional regulation, academic performance, relationships, and the ability to follow through—even when someone is intelligent, capable, and working hard.

A thoughtful ADHD evaluation can provide clarity about what is getting in the way, identify areas of strength, and help determine appropriate next steps.

Dr. Adwoa Akhu provides virtual ADHD focused evaluations for adults and college students.

Who May Benefit From an Evaluation?

An ADHD evaluation may be helpful if you:

• Have difficulty starting or completing assignments
• Frequently miss deadlines or underestimate how long tasks will take
• Struggle with organization, planning, or time management
• Can focus intensely on interesting tasks but have difficulty with routine ones
• Feel overwhelmed by responsibilities that others appear to manage more easily
• Have been described as unmotivated, inconsistent, forgetful, or “not working up to your potential”
• Did well academically in the past but are struggling with the increased demands of college, graduate school, or work
• Suspect ADHD may be contributing to anxiety, burnout, or chronic frustration
• Need documentation to support a request for academic or workplace accommodations

What the Evaluation Includes

The evaluation process includes validated ADHD, executive functioning, anxiety, and depression measures; a comprehensive clinical interview; a feedback session; and a written report.

The report includes:

• Diagnostic impressions and relevant differential considerations
• Identification of the executive-functioning areas most affected
• A strengths-based profile of attention and self-regulation
• Practical recommendations for therapy, coaching, and other forms of support
• Documentation that may be used when requesting appropriate academic or workplace accommodations for an additional fee

Receipt of documentation does not guarantee that a college, employer, or other institution will approve a particular accommodation.

This evaluation is designed to diagnose ADHD and guide treatment planning. It may also provide documentation to support workplace or academic accommodation requests. Because documentation requirements vary by institution and testing agency, the appropriateness of this evaluation for accommodation purposes is determined during the free consultation. If additional testing is required, appropriate referrals will be provided.

Assessment Options

Beyond the Evaluation

An evaluation can explain the pattern. Therapy and coaching can help you address it.

Clients and referral sources may schedule a free consultation to ask questions about services, fees, insurance, or the evaluation process.

About Dr. Akhu

Dr. Adwoa Akhu is a New York State Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in adult ADHD. Her approach is culturally responsive, practical, and strengths-based.

She helps clients understand both the challenges and capabilities associated with the way their brains work.