We are now offering completely customized virtual neuropsychological testing assessments and remote neurofeedback! Schedule your assessment and treatment today
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We are now offering completely customized virtual neuropsychological testing assessments and remote neurofeedback! Schedule your assessment and treatment today
Abbey Neuropsychology Clinic provides ADHD assessments, therapy, and neuropsychological support for children, teens, and adults in Palo Alto and throughout the Bay Area. Families from nearby communities including Menlo Park, Mountain View, Los Altos, Redwood City, and Stanford turn to our team for comprehensive evaluations and personalized treatment recommendations.
We offer both in-person appointments and virtual services when appropriate, making it easier for individuals across the region to access expert ADHD care.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition linked with inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. ADHD typically arises in childhood and continues through adolescence and adulthood; many people with ADHD aren’t diagnosed until adulthood.
ADHD can negatively affect school performance, self-esteem, and social interactions, resulting in difficulties forming friendship bonds and ongoing behavioral problems. Early diagnosis and intervention can make a significant impact on your child’s learning and emotional well-being.
ADHD is also associated with a variety of co-occurring mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders, learning disorders, sleep disorders, and substance abuse.
Every person with ADHD experiences symptoms differently. ADHD symptoms fall within three categories: inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
Because it can occur along with other conditions, it’s essential to have an experienced mental health provider perform an ADHD assessment for you or your child. We perform a comprehensive evaluation using evidence-based assessment tools to diagnose ADHD and any co-occurring conditions accurately.
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), is the diagnostic standard for ADHD. According to DSM-5, to be diagnosed with ADHD, you must have:
We want to understand the patient as a person, so we’ll ask those around them questions about their symptoms and potential problems. We’ll also talk to the patient to understand their experience with their symptoms and their severity.
Typical questions can include:
As part of our holistic therapy assessment, we may ask the patient to have a physical exam to determine that there are no physical reasons causing symptoms.
Families throughout Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Mountain View, Los Altos, Stanford, and Redwood City turn to Abbey Neuropsychology Clinic for answers about their child’s attention, behavior, or learning. In a community shaped by high-achieving schools and the academic culture surrounding Stanford University, bright students may still struggle with organization, time management, and follow-through, all signs of the executive functioning challenges that often accompany ADHD. Our comprehensive evaluations give local families clarity and the documentation needed for academic accommodations such as 504 Plans, IEPs, and extended testing time.
We work with patients and families to design personalized medication-free treatment plans to address ADHD using a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach.
Your personalized treatment plan may include:
The clinic is now offering Telehealth to clients in California, Texas, and Florida!
Before we answer this question, it’s important to note that each patient’s healing journey is different. Results will depend on the type of treatment. For example, executive functioning therapy can take six months to a year to complete, while psychotherapy can last any duration.
Natural ADHD treatments can be covered by insurance; however, it will depend on the type of insurance and plan you have. It will also depend on the treatment; some may be covered while others are not.
Before we answer this question, it’s important to note that each patient’s healing journey is different. Results will depend on the type of treatment. For example, executive functioning therapy can take six months to a year to complete, while psychotherapy can last any duration.
ADHD is diagnosed through a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation using DSM-5 criteria. At Abbey Neuropsychology Clinic, we use evidence-based assessment tools to measure attention, impulsivity, and executive functioning, and we gather input from parents and teachers to understand how symptoms show up in daily life.
Children can be evaluated as early as age 4 or 5, though many families seek testing once school demands increase around ages 6 to 8. If attention, behavior, or learning concerns are affecting your child at home or school, an evaluation is worthwhile at any age.
Yes. ADHD typically arises in childhood and continues through adolescence and adulthood, but symptoms often shift. Hyperactivity may fade with age while difficulties with focus, organization, and time management persist, which is why ongoing support matters.
Yes. We evaluate and treat ADHD in both children and adults. Many adults seek testing after years of struggling with focus, follow-through, or organization, and a clear diagnosis can open the door to effective, medication-free treatment.
Yes. We offer telehealth services throughout California so families can access ADHD support without traveling to our Palo Alto office.
Most comprehensive evaluations involve several hours of testing, sometimes spread across more than one appointment, followed by a feedback session to review results and recommendations. We will give you a clear timeline when you schedule.
Yes, co-occurring conditions are common. Many people with ADHD also experience anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, or learning disabilities. Our evaluations are designed to identify the full picture so treatment addresses every factor, not just one diagnosis.
Absolutely. We serve families throughout the Bay Area, including Menlo Park, Mountain View, Los Altos, Stanford, Redwood City, and Sunnyvale, plus telehealth clients across the country.
Neuropsychological assessments are an invaluable diagnostic tool for psychiatric, developmental, and neurocognitive conditions like ADHD, depression, autism, and dementia.
Take the first step toward better focus. Schedule your assessment today.
