ADD/ADHD Testing and Assessment
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) assessment and treatment are available in the Psychological Health and Psychiatry (PHP) Clinic in Wardenburg Health Center at the University of Colorado at Boulder.
Starting the Process
1. Make an appointment at the PHP front desk on the first floor in Wardenburg Health Center (WHC)
2. You will be asked to complete several forms
3. You may either schedule just an initial intake appointment which will evaluate your need for testing or you may schedule both the intake appointment and the testing appointment at the same time
If you have scheduled both appointments and it is decided after your initial intake session that you do not need testing, you will need to cancel your testing appointment.
Note: If you have been referred for the ADHD assessment by another professional, or have previously documented ADHD that you need to have re-assessed, this screening may be bypassed, and you can be scheduled directly for the assessment we offer.
Testing and Assessment
We have a limited number of assessment appointments so it is important to follow through with the process once you have scheduled your assessment. If you fail to keep the initial assessment appointment and do not follow the cancellation procedure, you may not be able to be re-scheduled for assessment in the current semester.
Initial Intake Assessment
The initial screening interview appointment will take approximately one hour. If you bring sufficient documentation from an ADD/ADHD assessment conducted within the past three years, treatment recommendations may be made at this time without further assessment. If results of the initial interview appointment suggest that you may have ADD/ADHD, and you do NOT have sufficient documentation from a recent ADD/ADHD assessment, we will offer either the opportunity to complete a full assessment here in PHP, or assist you in obtaining further assessment from psychologist providers in the local community (if this is your preference, or we cannot provide the assessment with our in-house resources).
Assessment Process
The assessment process will include an interview, some psychological testing, and an interview with a parent or guardian about ADD/ADHD symptoms you may have had as a child.
Summary Report
The r esults of your evaluation will be summarized in a written report. You may choose to release this report to treatment providers in our health center or a facility of your choice. You may also release it to CU-Boulder Disability Services (if you require academic accommodations or other support services they offer). This entire process may take several weeks to complete.
Referral to Treatment Services
Based on the findings of the assessment, we can then make recommendations for further services, and will discuss your options with you. These may include a medication evaluation with one of our clinic psychiatrists, contact with Disability Services, and/or individual or group psychotherapy from providers either here at Wardenburg Psychological Health and Psychiatry (PHP) or in the community.
Fees
Initial Intake Assessment
The fee is $161 or covered by the Student Gold Health Insurance.
Full ADHD Assessment
$500 non-refundable fee regardless of health insurance coverage (not covered by Student Gold Health Insurance Plan)
This includes appointments, testing equipment, and preparation of the written report.
Note: The Student Gold and Wardenburg Campus Care plans do NOT cover assessment for ADD/ADHD, either in PHP or in the community. If you have other insurance, it may cover some of the cost of these and other services listed. It is your responsibility to determine your coverage and seek reimbursement through your insurance carrier. Wardenburg Health Center will not bill third party insurance companies.
Treatment for ADD/ADHD at Wardenburg is subject to the same charges as other clinic services.
