Understand Your Mind: ADHD Evaluations with Backpack Healthcare
Clarity, confidence, and care—for kids, teens, and adults navigating attention, focus, or behavior challenges.
Why ADHD Evaluations Matter
Struggling to Focus? You’re Not Alone—And You’re Not Failing.
Whether you’re a parent concerned about your child, a teen trying to keep up with school, or an adult wondering if there’s more going on beneath the surface—ADHD evaluations provide answers. At Backpack Healthcare, we offer psychological evaluations that go beyond a label. We help you understand why things feel difficult and what can help.
This page will guide you through what ADHD evaluations involve, how they work, and how they can support your growth—at any age.
What Is an ADHD Psychological Evaluation?
A Closer Look at Attention, Focus, and Functioning.
ADHD isn’t one-size-fits-all—and neither are our evaluations. We take a comprehensive,
compassionate approach that includes:
- A clinical interview and detailed personal history
- Behavior and symptom checklists (from caregivers, teachers, or self-reports)
- Screening for conditions like anxiety and depression
Whether you’re 7 or 47, this process is about helping you understand how your brain works—not labeling it as broken.
Why Choose Backpack?
Expertise You Can Trust. Support You Can Feel.
At Backpack Healthcare, our evaluations are led by licensed psychologists and tailored to your
needs—whether you’re navigating school challenges, workplace difficulties, or everyday
overwhelm.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Serving all ages: Kids, teens, and adults welcome
- Medicaid + Commercial Accepted: We believe mental healthcare should be accessible
for everyone - Clear, actionable results: You’ll walk away with real answers and next steps
- Ongoing support: We’re here beyond the evaluation with therapy, psychiatry, and digital tools
Common Signs of ADHD
Wondering If an Evaluation Might Help? Start Here.
- Trouble staying focused or following instructions
- Impulsivity or difficulty regulating emotions
- Feeling overwhelmed by tasks or easily distracted
- Disorganization or poor time management
- Challenges with motivation, memory, or completing work
- Frustration in school, work, or relationships
Remember: ADHD can look different for everyone—and that’s why a personalized evaluation matters.
How an Evaluation Helps
When You Understand the “Why,” You Can Work Toward the “How”
- Clarity: Understand what’s really going on—not just guess
- Validation: Know that your struggles are real, and they have a name
- Guidance: Get recommendations tailored to your learning style, needs, and goals
- Support at Every Age: Whether you need school accommodations, workplace tools, or emotional regulation strategies, we’ll help you get there
Let’s Talk About the Myths
ADHD Is Real. And Getting an Evaluation Isn’t Something to Be Ashamed Of.
Myth: ADHD only affects kids
Fact: Many teens and adults live with undiagnosed ADHD well into adulthood.
Myth: ADHD is just about being hyper.
Fact: It affects attention, time management, memory, and emotional regulation—whether you’re calm or energetic
Myth: Getting evaluated means something’s wrong with you.
Fact: It means you’re ready to understand yourself better and take control of your mental health.
More Than a Diagnosis—It’s a Path Forward
Evaluation Is Just the Beginning
Once your ADHD evaluation is complete, we’ll guide you through the next steps. That may include therapy, medication management, digital self-care tools, or support with school/work accommodations.
Our digital care companion, Zipp, is also available in our app 24/7 to offer encouragement, check-ins, and helpful tools—between sessions, on tough days, or whenever you need a boost.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Clarity Starts Here
We’re currently accepting clients in Maryland, Virginia, Georgia, and Michigan for ADHD
psychological evaluations.
Click below to schedule your appointment or connect with our team to learn more.