An evaluation focused on identifying Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, which affects attention, focus, organization, and impulse control.
- Includes parent and teacher rating scales, interviews, and sometimes computerized attention tests.
- Conducted by a psychologist, psychiatrist, neurologist, or pediatrician.
- Helps determine eligibility for classroom accommodations or behavioral supports under Section 504 or IDEA.
- Common Tools: Conners-4, Vanderbilt ADHD Rating Scales, BASC-3, CPT-3
