Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

ADHD Testing Notice and Insurance Coverage

Important: Contact your health insurance carrier to determine insurance coverage before scheduling any testing. The providers listed are not an endorsement by University Health Services (UHS) but are to assist you in locating providers on campus.

ADHD Testing Providers at FSU

Adult Learning Evaluation Center (ALEC):

  • Payment: Full payment due on the day of the evaluation
  • Location: Stone Building, Educational Building Room #2207
  • Phone: (850) 644-3611
  • Website: ALEC Website

The FSU Psychology Clinic:

What to Expect for ADHD Medication Evaluation at UHS

Psycho-Educational Evaluations:

  • Must be completed by a licensed psychologist
  • Can be done within your home community (with a licensed psychologist) and sent to our office
  • Evaluation must be completed within the last 5 years
  • Should use DSM-V criteria for diagnosis
  • Assessment instruments should be norm-referenced to assess attention problems accurately
  • Report summary should integrate assessments to validate or invalidate the ADHD diagnosis and its subtype
  • Summary statement should address whether ADHD symptoms cause substantial, chronic impairments across settings, if any impairments exist

Medical Evaluations:

  • Personal medical history, family history, and physical exam
  • Appropriate pre-medication lab work including a complete blood count (CBC), complete metabolic panel (CMP), Thyroid testing (TSH), urine drug screen and an electrocardiogram (EKG). 

Campus Resources

Office of Accessibility Services (OAS)

  • As a resource for students with disabilities, the OAS works with faculty and staff to provide accommodations for the unique needs of students in and out of the classroom