ADHD Testing
in Manhattan
Is it ADHD, or is something else making it hard to focus?
Dr. Steve Tutty tests children, teens and young adults ages 5–22 for ADHD, along with the things that often look like it: anxiety, learning disabilities, executive functioning problems and more. Testing is one full day in person at 353 Lexington Ave, and you leave with an answer and a written plan for home and school.
Children, Ages 5–12
Trouble sitting still, following directions or finishing work. Testing shows whether ADHD is the reason and what will help in class.
Testing for ChildrenTeens & Young Adults
Missed assignments, late-night cramming, college pressure. ADHD often surfaces when the workload jumps.
Teens & Young AdultsExecutive Functioning
Planning, organizing, starting and finishing. These skills can lag with or without ADHD, and they can be measured.
Executive FunctioningNot Every Focus Problem Is ADHD
A rating scale can show that a child is inattentive. It can't show why.
Anxiety, a reading disability, slow processing speed, poor sleep, low mood, autism, and a mismatch between a bright child and an easy classroom can all look like ADHD from the outside. Many children have ADHD plus one of these. Treating the wrong one wastes months, so the evaluation tests attention alongside learning, memory, language and mood.
Read About ADHD Look-AlikesFour Steps to a Clear Answer
No single test diagnoses ADHD. The answer comes from putting history, testing and reports from home and school together.
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Free 15-Minute Consultation
A phone or video call about what you're seeing and whether a full evaluation makes sense.
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Developmental History
Early development, school history, how your child handles frustration, and input from teachers when appropriate.
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A Full Day of Testing
Attention, executive functioning, memory, processing speed, academics, and social and emotional functioning, tested in person.
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Feedback & Written Plan
Results reviewed in person or by video, then a report with recommendations for home, school and your child's doctor.
A Psychologist Who Has Studied ADHD, Not Just Diagnosed It
Dr. Tutty co-authored a randomized clinical trial on children newly diagnosed with ADHD, carried out in a pediatric practice with Harlan Gephart, MD, and published in the Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics.
Before establishing his evaluation practice, he spent ten years counseling children, mostly with ADHD and autism. Since then he has evaluated or treated more than 2,300 children and adolescents. That background shows in the reports: they cover what to do at home and in class, not only whether the diagnosis fits. Evaluations are provided through Aspyre Psychology.
Endorsements
“Dr. Tutty's evaluation was very helpful in identifying the learning and executive functioning challenges and setting up my student for success. He is now getting straight A's as a freshman in college.”
Dr. Jen V.High School Science Teacher“Dr. Tutty identified the learning disability that we all suspected, and moreover, provided a creative and practical way for my son to start reading again. He now loves to read.”
Eric H, MDEmergency Room Physician“My son was not receiving the right accommodations at school until we submitted Dr. Tutty's educational report, and the school now recognizes this need, and we are finally receiving the help he needs.”
Dayna MARNPWhen a Rating Scale Doesn't Settle It
Parent and teacher forms disagree, medication isn't helping the way it should, or you suspect anxiety or a learning disability is part of the picture.
A full evaluation sorts out what's driving the symptoms and sends back a report your office can use.
Information for PediatriciansManhattan Office:
353 Lexington Ave,
New York, NY 10016
Contact
Phone
332-232-3696
IN PERSON AND/OR VIDEO APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE
Contact Us
Tell us your child's age and what you're seeing at home or at school. We'll get back to you to set up a free 15-minute consultation by phone or video.