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Parent intake
Complete the history and symptom forms sent after scheduling. Include current medicines, allergies, prior diagnoses, and major health events.
Child ADHD evaluation in NYC and Long Island
A structured child and adolescent evaluation using parent, school, health, developmental, and behavioral information.
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 ADHD evaluation. Call before booking if you need to confirm the child's age, clinician availability, language, or whether the first visit should be virtual or in person.
Bronx
174th Street
932 E 174th St, Bronx, NY 10460
Start with the dedicated ADHD evaluation route. The care team will confirm the right visit type and whether any later in-person care belongs at this clinic.
Queens
Astoria
37-15 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY 11105
Start with the dedicated ADHD evaluation route. The care team will confirm the right visit type and whether any later in-person care belongs at this clinic.
Bronx
Bartow Mall
2063A Bartow Ave, Bronx, NY 10475
Start with the dedicated ADHD evaluation route. The care team will confirm the right visit type and whether any later in-person care belongs at this clinic.
Brooklyn
Crown Heights
341 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Start with the dedicated ADHD evaluation route. The care team will confirm the right visit type and whether any later in-person care belongs at this clinic.
Long Island
Hicksville
232 W Old Country Rd, Hicksville, NY 11801
Start with the dedicated ADHD evaluation route. The care team will confirm the right visit type and whether any later in-person care belongs at this clinic.
Queens
Jackson Heights
80-10 Northern Blvd, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Start with the dedicated ADHD evaluation route. The care team will confirm the right visit type and whether any later in-person care belongs at this clinic.
Queens
Jamaica
90-18 Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11435
Start with the dedicated ADHD evaluation route. The care team will confirm the right visit type and whether any later in-person care belongs at this clinic.
Queens
Long Island City
30-07 36th Ave, Astoria, NY 11106
Start with the dedicated ADHD evaluation route. The care team will confirm the right visit type and whether any later in-person care belongs at this clinic.
Long Island
Mineola
135 Mineola Blvd, Mineola, NY 11501
Start with the dedicated ADHD evaluation route. The care team will confirm the right visit type and whether any later in-person care belongs at this clinic.
Manhattan
StuyTown
259 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003
Start with the dedicated ADHD evaluation route. The care team will confirm the right visit type and whether any later in-person care belongs at this clinic.
Brooklyn
Williamsburg
308 Graham Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Start with the dedicated ADHD evaluation route. The care team will confirm the right visit type and whether any later in-person care belongs at this clinic.
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.
Some parts of the evaluation may be appropriate virtually, but an in-person examination, vitals, hearing or vision review, testing, or other office care may be required.
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 2, 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.