ADHD, if untreated, can lead to challenges in other areas, such as internalizing disorders, academic difficulty, or difficulties with social relationships. It can also be misdiagnosed if not properly assessed. A comprehensive evaluation can help determine whether inattention, distractibility, impulsivity, or hyperactivity are due to ADHD or other factors. ADHD testing may explore:
- Intellectual abilities
- Learning and memory
- Executive functioning
- Social functioning
- Emotional regulation
- Sensory processing
- Behavioral functioning