ADHD

PivotCare Precision Evaluation for ADHD

Did you know that ADHD/ADD cannot be diagnosed accurately from just a brief medical psychiatric evaluation ? 

Are you aware that there are other symptoms that may mimic ADHD symptoms ?

ADHD/ADD really requires  a thorough comprehensive evaluation  to make  an informed diagnostic decision and to guide partients to the right medication, if it is needed.

PivotCare board certified Nurse Practitioners utilize Pivotcare ' s innovative protocols that are considered essential tools as part of  a comprehensive evaluation.

         Our  Integrative Approach to ADHD

Our ADHD/ADD evaluation may include:

• Comprehensive  diagnostic evaluation  including a detailed history of past and current functioning
• A comprehensive developmental, medical, academic, work, social, family assessment 
• ADHD/ADD symptom checklists
• Standardized behavior rating scales for ADHD/ADD
• Testing that evaluates memory and cognitive functioning
• Computerized diagnostic tools that measure shifts in attention state and reports quantitative data related to the core symptom domains of ADHD: Hyperactivity, Impulsivity and Inattention
• Screening for the presence of other comorbid conditions and much more

* Our providers have strict rules regarding the prescription of controlled medications with virtual visits. We additionally follow all state and federal regulations. If you are not having face-to-face psychiatric appointments at our in-office locations, be sure to discuss our policies in detail with our administrators when scheduling an appointment.

** Additional Disclaimer

1. We take the prescription of controlled medications very seriously.
2. There should never be an expectation that a provider will write a patient for a controlled medication, even if the patient has previously taken a specific medication, or previously been given a diagnosis (like ADHD, Anxiety or Insomnia) by another provider.
3. If a patient has neuropsychological testing, medical records from another provider, or pharmacy records showing that they previously had a specific diagnosis or previously took a specific medication, we recommend that they bring that information to their first visit for their provider to review.
4. Even when our providers deem that a controlled medication may be appropriate, they often will wait until a patient’s second visit, to write it, so that they have time to call the patient’s previous pharmacies, review federal prescription databases, review records, and get additional information (like scales) completed by a patient (and often by family or significant others as well).
5. If a patient feels that they “need” a controlled medication urgently prescribed, we are not the right practice for them to schedule with.

• Implementation of Online Assessment Tools:
• Integration with Clinical Evaluation:

2. Parent and Caregiver Support Groups:

• Establishment of Support Groups:
• Online and Offline Formats:

3. Coping Skills Training and Practical Tools:

• Development of a Coping Skills Curriculum:
• Tools for Self-Management:

4. Continuous Monitoring and Adaptation:

• Regular Follow-ups and Adjustments:

5. Educational Resources and Psychoeducation:

• Creation of Educational Material:
• Psychoeducational Sessions:

6. Integration with Other Treatment Modalities:

• Comprehensive Care Approach:

7. Feedback and Continuous Improvement:

• Regular Collection of Feedback: