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Adult ADHD assessment in Valencia and online
Clínica Vivaldi's adult ADHD assessment is a clinical process to find out whether your difficulties with attention, organisation or impulsivity are explained by ADHD, by another cause or by several at once. It includes a written report and feedback session, and can be done in Valencia (Calle Chiva 25) or online from anywhere in Spain.
- Includes
- Interviews, selected tests, written report and feedback session
- Format
- In person in Valencia or online. Some tests may require an in-person session
- Who it's for
- Adults
- Clinical lead
- María Teresa Fernández Vicente, clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist (CV17304)
What is adult ADHD?
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that begins in childhood and, for many people, continues into adulthood. It is characterised by a persistent pattern of inattention, hyperactivity-impulsivity, or both, that interferes with functioning in at least two areas of life, such as work and home.
According to the World Federation of ADHD international consensus, it affects roughly 2.5% of adults. In adulthood, inattention tends to persist more than hyperactivity, which is often experienced as inner restlessness.
Common reasons people seek an assessment
Often forgetting appointments, payments or errands. Difficulty starting or finishing tasks. Always feeling late or overwhelmed. Getting easily distracted, including by your own thoughts. Impulsive decisions, intense emotions and quick mood changes. Many people, especially women, come to us in adulthood after years of feeling that "something doesn't fit".
None of these signs is enough on its own. That's why a full assessment is needed, not a quick test.
The assessment step by step
1. Free guidance call to see whether the assessment is what you need. 2. Clinical interview about your current difficulties and your history since childhood, because symptoms must have started before age 12. 3. Standardised questionnaires and, where possible, input from someone who knows you well. 4. Neuropsychological tests of attention, memory and executive functions when they add information to the case. 5. Assessment of other possible explanations, such as anxiety, depression, lack of sleep or autism. 6. Written report and feedback session with conclusions and recommendations.
Before starting, we confirm the scope, format and price in writing.
What you receive at the end
A written report with the results, conclusions and recommendations, and a session to explain it and answer your questions. The assessment may confirm ADHD, rule it out or leave hypotheses open: we do not guarantee a specific diagnosis.
If it is confirmed and you want to consider medication, we'll refer you to psychiatry. Subsequent treatment is not included in the price of the assessment.
Which treatments work?
Medication, prescribed and monitored by a doctor, is the most effective treatment for the core symptoms. Psychological therapy, especially cognitive behavioural therapy adapted to ADHD, helps with the rest: organisation, time management, emotions and self-esteem. At Clínica Vivaldi we work on that psychological side and coordinate with psychiatry when needed.
You can start with our free ADHD guide or the adult ADHD test, which is for guidance only and does not replace an assessment.
Shall we talk?
We offer you a free, no-obligation guidance call to see if this is what you need. First visit within a few days, in person in Valencia or online.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an adult ADHD assessment cost at Clínica Vivaldi?
€400. It includes the assessment sessions, the written report and a feedback session. The price is the same in person and online.
Can a psychologist diagnose ADHD in an adult?
Yes. In Spain, a clinical psychologist or neuropsychologist trained in ADHD can assess and issue a diagnosis. Medication, if needed, is prescribed by a doctor, usually a psychiatrist.
Can the assessment be done online?
Yes, most of it can be done by video call from anywhere in Spain. Some tests may require an in-person session in Valencia; we'll let you know before starting.
Do I need to have been diagnosed as a child?
No. Many adults were never assessed. What is considered is whether the difficulties were present before age 12, even if they weren't recognised at the time.
What happens if the assessment doesn't confirm ADHD?
The report explains what other causes may lie behind your difficulties and what we recommend. Knowing what it isn't also helps you choose the right treatment.
Sources
- Faraone et al. (2021). The World Federation of ADHD International Consensus Statement: 208 evidence-based conclusions. View source
- NIMH. Adult ADHD: 4 things to know. View source