What You Need To Know About ADHD/ADD

Meridian Advanced Psychiatry (MAP), is the only provider in the Treasure Valley offering a complete diagnostic testing for ADHD.

We inform our evaluation and treatment recommendations through objective computerized testing and genetic panels. Our providers are the only ADD/ADHD CCSP certified providers in Idaho.

This all leads to more accurate diagnoses, more customized treatment options, and better outcomes for you and your loved ones.

Our team of qualified professionals specializes in:

ADD/ADHD diagnosis and evaluation: We use thorough assessments to accurately diagnose ADHD in children, adolescents, and adults.

Personalized treatment plans:  We create an individualized treatment plan combining strategies that best suit your specific needs, whether it's therapy, medication management, or a combination of both.

ADD/ADHD therapy:  Our therapists use evidence-based approaches to help improve focus, organization skills, emotional regulation, and self-esteem. We offer techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and social skills training.

Medication management (if needed): We collaborate with a network of psychiatrists to provide medication management, if appropriate, to help manage ADHD symptoms.

ADD/ADHD Evaluations with ADD/ADHD testing - what should you expect?

A diagnostic assessment for ADHD involves three main parts: gathering a clinical history through an interview with your provider, an objective measurement of symptoms using ADD/ADHD testing, and the completion of one or more rating scales.

What is ADD/ADHD testing?

ADD/ADHD testing is an FDA-cleared test measuring all 3 core symptom domains; hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention. QbTest is used when evaluating ADD/ADHD symptoms and measuring response to ADD/ADHD treatment.

QbTest involves a 15 or 20-minute computer-based task that measures your (or your child's) ability to maintain attention and impulse control. Meanwhile, an infrared camera tracks movements, and therefore activity, during the test. The results are based on a comparison of your (or your child's) performance with data from other people of the same sex and age who do not have ADD/ADHD.

What does the test set-up look like?

The test equipment consists of an infrared camera, a headband with an infrared marker attached to it, a laptop, and a responder button, like so:

What do ADD/ADHD testing results look like?

Sample QbTest reports are shown below

When will I receive my results?

The raw data is available immediately after the test is completed. However, your clinician must first interpret the data together with other relevant information.

In some cases, feedback can be provided in the same appointment, but sometimes a follow-up appointment will need to be scheduled.