Top 5 Reasons to Schedule Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Assessment If a physician, educator, or other professional has encouraged your child or you to receive an attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder assessment, you may be on the fence. There’s a lot of misinformation about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Maybe you’re worried about stigma related to an ADHD diagnosis. Maybe you’re not…
If you’ve just been informed by an educator, physician, or other childcare or education professional that your child may need to receive an assessment, there is a lot going through your head. What does this mean? Did I do something wrong? Will my child be okay? Is assessment going to help? You may be worried,…
As Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness month comes to a close, let’s take one last opportunity to consider the importance of increased awareness to improve outcomes for people with ADHD and others in the neurodiverse community. While awareness may seem like a small step, it can actually make a huge impact. In this blog, we’ll…
October is Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Month. Many people think they know what ADHD is. When they hear ADHD, they imagine hyperactive kids or their friend who can’t seem to stay on the same topic for more than a few seconds in a conversation. These types of behaviors may be indicative of ADHD, but…
Allies and loved ones of people who are neurodivergent often find themselves falling into the habit of speaking for or defending their neurodivergent loved one. While speaking up on behalf of the neurodivergent can be an important step in creating a more accepting world, one of the best things allies can do for members of…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Northern Colorado Assessment Center is always excited to share more information to help destigmatize mental healthcare, advocate for those who don’t have access to necessary care, and provide support and resources to assist people in finding answers to questions about their emotional and cognitive health needs.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, often simply called ADHD, is a common condition that impacts many children and adults. In some people, slow processing speed (taking longer than others to complete tasks or thoughts) is an indicator of ADHD. In other cases, the slower processing speed can be unrelated to an ADHD diagnosis. It’s important to remember that,…
Most kids have A LOT of energy, but there is a real difference between an ADHD diagnosis and just having a kid who needs to burn off a little extra energy every day. If you want to learn more about the difference, you should call Northern Colorado Assessment Center. Our knowledgeable professionals have the experience…
Many parents struggle to decide whether or not their child should be assessed for ADHD, and you’ve likely heard people talk about over medication and other concerns associated with this diagnosis. However, it’s important to remember that a diagnosis doesn’t have to be about what a person can’t do. Instead, by understanding ADHD better, you…