Licensed Florida Psychologist
Child ADHD Testing & Evaluation
When a child struggles with focus, behavior, or keeping up at school, it's natural to worry — and exhausting to wonder whether you're missing something. A comprehensive ADHD evaluation replaces the guesswork with clear, professional answers about how your child's attention works, so you know how best to support them.
Dr. Lisa-Mae Armbrust is a licensed psychologist who provides thorough, individualized ADHD assessments for children. The evaluation gathers the full picture — from you, from the classroom, and from your child directly — and turns it into a report you can actually use.
What a child ADHD evaluation is — and who it's for
A child ADHD evaluation is a structured assessment that looks at your child's attention, focus, and behavior across settings, alongside cognitive testing and a careful review of their development and history. It's designed to give you an accurate clinical picture rather than a quick label — and to clarify what's really going on, since attention difficulties can have more than one explanation.
This evaluation may be a good fit if your child:
- Has trouble focusing, sitting still, or following multi-step directions
- Is falling behind at school despite clearly being capable
- Gets frequent notes home about behavior, attention, or incomplete work
- Struggles with homework, organization, or finishing tasks
- May need documentation to access classroom or school support
Evaluations are conducted by Dr. Armbrust personally — a licensed psychologist — not handed off to a technician or an automated questionnaire.
What the process looks like
- Free consult (20 minutes). We talk through what's worrying you and confirm an evaluation is the right step. No cost, no pressure.
- Parent clinical interview. A thorough conversation about your child's development, history, and how attention and behavior show up at home and at school.
- Parent and teacher rating scales. Standardized questionnaires from the people who see your child every day, so we capture how they function across settings.
- Cognitive and attention testing. Direct, structured testing with your child to measure attention, focus, and thinking skills.
- Scoring and interpretation. Dr. Armbrust reviews and integrates everything into a clear written report.
- Feedback session. We walk through the findings together so you understand exactly what they mean and what to do next.
In-person components. Some parts of a child evaluation — including the cognitive and attention testing with your child — are completed in person. In-person pediatric testing is by appointment, currently on Thursdays. Dr. Armbrust will help you plan the schedule during your consult.
Turnaround. You'll receive your written report within 1–2 weeks of completing testing, followed by a feedback session to review it together.
Pricing
Pricing is set individually and confirmed during your free initial consultation, so you’ll know your exact cost before you schedule — always in writing, with a Good Faith Estimate and no surprise bills.
We believe in transparent, upfront pricing. Before any testing begins, you'll receive a Good Faith Estimate — a clear written breakdown of costs, as required under the federal No Surprises Act. No surprise bills.
Why self-pay can work in your favor: Insurance often places strict limits on comprehensive testing and can require lengthy pre-authorization, and many insurance-based practices carry multi-month waitlists for evaluations. Paying out of pocket means no insurance gatekeeping, faster scheduling, and full privacy over your child's records.
HSA/FSA accepted Superbills on request Major cards accepted
See how fees and out-of-network benefits work on our Fees & Insurance page.
Using your out-of-network benefits
Armbrust Psychology does not bill insurance directly. We provide superbills on request — an itemized superbill you can submit to your insurer to seek partial reimbursement under your out-of-network benefits. Reimbursement depends on your individual plan, and we're happy to point you to the questions to ask your insurer before you begin.
What your report can be used for
A comprehensive evaluation produces a detailed written report that can support:
- School support through a 504 plan or IEP, with documentation the school can act on
- Classroom accommodations, such as extended time, seating changes, or breaks
- A referral to your pediatrician for medication, if you choose to explore that
- Understanding how to help at home — practical strategies tailored to how your child's attention works
The report is thorough, professional, and yours to keep.
Frequently asked questions
Does my child have to come in person?
Some parts of a child ADHD evaluation — including the cognitive and attention testing with your child — are done in person. In-person pediatric testing is by appointment, currently on Thursdays. The parent interview and rating scales can often be handled remotely, and Dr. Armbrust will map out the schedule with you during your consult.
Do you accept insurance?
We're a self-pay practice and don't bill insurance directly. We provide superbills on request so you can pursue out-of-network reimbursement, and you'll always get transparent, upfront pricing and a Good Faith Estimate.
Will my child get an ADHD diagnosis?
An evaluation is a comprehensive clinical assessment, not a predetermined outcome. Dr. Armbrust will give you an honest, evidence-based picture of what the testing shows — which sometimes means ADHD, and sometimes means another explanation worth understanding, such as a learning difference or anxiety.
Will the school accept the report for a 504 plan or IEP?
The report is a comprehensive evaluation by a licensed psychologist, written to give your child's school the documentation it needs to consider accommodations. Schools make their own eligibility decisions, but a thorough outside evaluation gives you clear information to bring to those conversations.
How long until we get results?
You'll receive the written report within 1–2 weeks of completing testing, followed by a feedback session to review it together.
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Worried about your child? Let's talk.
Book a free 20-minute consult with Dr. Armbrust to talk through what you're seeing and see whether a child ADHD evaluation is the right next step.