by Cynthia Hammer, MSW, Author of the book, Living with Inattentive ADHD
If you want an ADHD evaluation and possibly medication or therapy, you are in luck, even when you lack local resources.
Before Co-vid any adult wanting an evaluation, diagnosis and medical treatment for their ADHD needed at least one in-person visit with a physician before having follow-up visits via telehealth. But Co-vid made the requirement for in-person meetings unrealistic, and the world changed.
So far, in spite of discussions, it hasn’t changed back which is good for us. An adults can get evaluated, diagnosed and treated via telehealth with no prior in-person visit.
A number of companies provide ADHD telehealth for adults. Do a search to locate these companies.
There are also starting to be psychologists who provide virtual ADHD evaluations of children, even when the child resides in another state. To obtain medication you still need work with an instate medical provider. (Learn about these online providers at www.FINDtheADHDgirls.org)
This article has good information about two telehealth providers for adult ADHD.
Do your research and ask the following questions:
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Are you approved to provide service in the state where I reside?
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What insurance companies cover your services? What percentage of the charges do they pay?
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Do you bill insurance or am I expected to?
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How much does an evaluation cost? What are the costs of follow-up appointments?
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Learn how to give girls with ADHD a fair start in life at www.FINDtheADHDgirls.org
