Have you wondered for a while now if you might have ADHD? Maybe you were even previously misdiagnosed, overlooked, or have just masked your symptoms for years? Are you seeking validation for your symptoms or a definitive yes or no answer so you can move forward with your life? With Cognito’s ADHD assessment process, we strive to provide you with such confirmation in a timely and accessible manner, ensuring the highest standard of neurodivergent-affirming care.
Step One: Sign Up
To start your journey towards an ADHD assessment, simply visit our website where you can easily sign up and purchase the ADHD Diagnostic Package. This gives you access to:
- Our all-in-one client portal that centralizes all your information in one convenient place.
- An initial consultation with a licensed medical practitioner to ensure we are the right fit for you.
- Preliminary lab work and ECG review to support safe, personalized care.
- Comprehensive ADHD evaluation with a licensed Nurse Practitioner specializing in ADHD diagnosis and treatment.
- A diagnosis letter and personalized treatment plan, with options for medication and/or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help manage symptoms that medication may not tackle on its own
Step Two: Complete The Intake
Once you have completed the sign-up process, you’ll be prompted to complete the brief, online intake and prescreening questionnaires through your client portal. These are beneficial for ensuring we are an appropriate service to meet your mental health needs. By providing this information beforehand, it also supports your initial consultation to be more focused on your individualized assessment and treatment plan and whether additional areas of inquiry are necessary.
🤝 This helps us to ensure we’re a good fit for you and streamline future appointments.
Step Three: Book The Initial Consultation
Next, it's time to book your initial consultation with a licensed medical practitioner. This may be with one of our Registered Nurses or Nurse Practitioners and can be booked through your client portal under the Bookings section. You’ll receive a confirmation email with the link to your Zoom appointment. This appointment allows you to discuss your mental health symptoms and concerns, while our team gains insight into your past and present experiences. This information is used to help identify any overlapping conditions like anxiety, depression, trauma, or challenges with sleep that may need additional treatment or recommended supports.
🤝 We take your care seriously, and strive to ensure we are the right fit for you. This appointment helps us do just that by clarifying your needs.
Step Four: Complete the Lab Work
Once you have completed your initial appointment and you and your care team have determined that Cognito is a good fit for you, the practitioner will send you a summary of the appointment as well as a lab requisition to the Messages section of your client portal. You’ll need to take this to your nearest lab site and have them complete the bloodwork and ECG screening.
🤝 This is to ensure there are no other medical concerns that could be influencing your symptoms. To make it as easy as possible, you can request that the lab send your results directly to us.
Step Five: Complete The Forms
While you’re logged into the client portal, navigate to the ADHD Forms section. Here, you’ll find the forms that are required prior to the assessment. These forms are intended to give us the most accurate information about your history and experience with ADHD symptoms. Beside each form, there is an information icon that gives you the purpose and approximate time it will take to complete the form. Your input will be saved as you go, so you can complete the forms at your own pace. When you resume, you will be right back where you left off.
🤝 We recognize that filling out forms may sometimes be a challenge to those with ADHD symptoms. We’re here to support you. If you have questions or need help completing the forms, you can contact our team and a dedicated provider will reach out to assist you.
Step Six: Book Your ADHD Assessment
Congrats! Now that you have completed your lab work and forms, you are ready to book your ADHD Assessment with a Nurse Practitioner. To do this, navigate back to the Bookings section of your client portal and request an ADHD Diagnostic Assessment appointment. This will let us know you are ready so you can proceed with the appointment!
One of our medical office assistants will email you a direct booking link, allowing you to schedule at a time that works best for you. Once you select a date and time, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the link to your 45-minute Zoom appointment. If ADHD is confirmed, you will receive a formal diagnosis letter and the option to continue with ADHD-specific CBT and/or medication. If a diagnosis is not confirmed, we will work with you to explore alternative care plans for symptom management, which could still include CBT at Cognito if this is what interests you.
🤝 Didn’t get the results you were expecting? Sometimes other mental health challenges such as anxiety or depression can lead to ADHD-like symptoms. Regardless of your diagnosis, we believe you when you tell us you are struggling and we won’t leave you hanging. Cognito’s care team is here to help you, validate your experiences and determine the best course of action moving forward to help manage your symptoms.
Ready to Get Answers and Take the Next Step?
If you're seeking clarity, validation, or a supportive path forward, Cognito is here for you. Our ADHD assessment process is designed to be compassionate, efficient, and grounded in a real understanding of neurodivergent experiences.
Start your journey today by visiting our website and signing up for the ADHD Diagnostic Package. Let us help you get the answers you deserve, so you can move forward with confidence and care!
Written by: Anna Spilker
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