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Child ADHD evaluation in NYC and Long Island
A structured, in-person child and adolescent evaluation using parent, school, health, developmental, and behavioral information.
Initial visit is in person. Child ADHD assessment usually needs a deeper review than a brief virtual medication visit. Diagnosis and medication are not guaranteed at the first appointment.
ADHD is not diagnosed from one symptom, one questionnaire, or a short medication request. The evaluation looks for a persistent pattern across settings, functional impact, and other conditions that can explain or complicate the symptoms.
Bring the full picture
School reports, prior evaluations, medical history, sleep, hearing, vision, development, and family concerns can all change the next step.
What a child ADHD evaluation includes
Parent and child interview
Review concerns, onset, daily patterns, family history, strengths, stressors, and impact at home, school, and with peers.
Teacher or school information
Collect information from a teacher or another adult who sees the child in a different setting, along with school records when available.
Standardized rating scales
Use validated forms to document symptoms and impairment; scales support but do not replace clinical diagnosis.
Medical and developmental review
Review sleep, hearing, vision, development, medicines, substance exposure, physical symptoms, and other possible contributors.
Coexisting-condition screen
Assess anxiety, depression, behavior problems, learning or language disorders, autism, tics, sleep disorders, and other relevant concerns.
Plan and follow-up
Explain whether the next step is behavioral support, school coordination, medication discussion, testing, primary care, or specialist referral.
What to complete before the visit
Teacher input
Ask the school to complete requested rating scales or provide recent observations, report cards, evaluations, and support plans.
Prior records
Bring prior psychological, developmental, pediatric, school, therapy, or medication records when available.
Questions and goals
Write down the main concerns, what has already been tried, and the changes the family hopes to see.
Treatment is age-specific
- For children younger than 6, parent training in behavior management is generally the first treatment step before medication.
- For school-age children and adolescents, treatment may combine behavioral support, school interventions, and medication when appropriate.
- Medication selection requires diagnosis, health and family history, vital signs, interaction review, monitoring, and informed consent.
- Complex symptoms or coexisting conditions may require a pediatric, psychiatric, psychological, developmental, sleep, learning, or other specialist referral.
Start a child ADHD evaluation
The dedicated route starts with an in-person ADHD evaluation. Call before booking to confirm the child's age, clinician availability, language, and eligible clinic.
Bronx
174th Street
932 E 174th St, Bronx, NY 10460
The initial child ADHD evaluation is in person. The care team will confirm the eligible clinician and clinic before scheduling.
Queens
Astoria
37-15 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY 11105
The initial child ADHD evaluation is in person. The care team will confirm the eligible clinician and clinic before scheduling.
Bronx
Bartow Mall
2063A Bartow Ave, Bronx, NY 10475
The initial child ADHD evaluation is in person. The care team will confirm the eligible clinician and clinic before scheduling.
Brooklyn
Crown Heights
341 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11216
The initial child ADHD evaluation is in person. The care team will confirm the eligible clinician and clinic before scheduling.
Long Island
Hicksville
232 W Old Country Rd, Hicksville, NY 11801
The initial child ADHD evaluation is in person. The care team will confirm the eligible clinician and clinic before scheduling.
Queens
Jackson Heights
80-10 Northern Blvd, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
The initial child ADHD evaluation is in person. The care team will confirm the eligible clinician and clinic before scheduling.
Queens
Jamaica
90-18 Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11435
The initial child ADHD evaluation is in person. The care team will confirm the eligible clinician and clinic before scheduling.
Queens
Long Island City
30-07 36th Ave, Astoria, NY 11106
The initial child ADHD evaluation is in person. The care team will confirm the eligible clinician and clinic before scheduling.
Long Island
Mineola
135 Mineola Blvd, Mineola, NY 11501
The initial child ADHD evaluation is in person. The care team will confirm the eligible clinician and clinic before scheduling.
Manhattan
StuyTown
259 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003
The initial child ADHD evaluation is in person. The care team will confirm the eligible clinician and clinic before scheduling.
Brooklyn
Williamsburg
308 Graham Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
The initial child ADHD evaluation is in person. The care team will confirm the eligible clinician and clinic before scheduling.
Related care
Adult ADHD medication management
Evaluation and medication management for patients age 18 and older.
Primary care
Coordinate general health, growth, development, hearing, vision, sleep, and preventive-care questions.
Mental health care
Review anxiety, depression, behavior, trauma, or other behavioral-health concerns.
Frequently asked questions
AAP guidance recommends evaluating children and adolescents ages 4 through 18 when academic or behavioral concerns include inattention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity. Nao Medical confirms age and visit eligibility when scheduling.
No. Diagnosis uses history, symptoms across settings, standardized rating scales, and review of other conditions that can look similar or occur at the same time.
Information from a teacher or another adult who sees the child in a different setting is usually important. The care team will explain which forms or records are needed.
Not automatically. The first visit focuses on evaluation. Diagnosis, age, health history, records, vital signs, safety, and the need for additional information all affect the treatment plan.
The clinician screens for conditions that can mimic or coexist with ADHD and may coordinate pediatric, behavioral-health, school, or specialist follow-up.
The initial child ADHD evaluation is in person. It includes direct clinical assessment and may require vital signs, an examination, hearing or vision review, school information, rating scales, records, and additional follow-up before diagnosis or treatment planning.
Nao Medical accepts Medicaid and many major insurance plans. Coverage depends on the visit type, clinician, testing, forms, and follow-up services.
Official sources
These sources explain the evaluation standard. They do not diagnose a child or guarantee a specific treatment.
- CDC: Diagnosing ADHD: Multi-step diagnosis, information from different settings, and review of other causes.
- CDC: Clinical care of ADHD in children: AAP-aligned evaluation steps for ages 4 through 18.
- CDC: Treatment of ADHD: Age-specific treatment and behavior-therapy considerations.
Health information notice
General information only. The information here is not medical advice and does not replace diagnosis, treatment, or guidance from a licensed clinician.
Content was updated August 4, 2026 from the cited sources and Nao Medical's current service information. Medical guidance, prescribing information, medication availability, and insurance rules can change. A licensed clinician must confirm current information and determine each patient's eligibility, testing, treatment, administration setting, and follow-up. Call 911 for a medical emergency. Contact Nao Medical with a question or correction.