The Beginning Appointment

This appointment includes the necessary steps to begin treatment:

1. The financial responsibility form must be received with your preferred schedule 3 days prior to the beginning appointment.

2. The Evaluation - This is where we gather all of the information necessary to begin treatment. In fact, about 10% of the intake is to confirm the diagnosis and the other 90% is spent determining the type and mater of care to be provided. If our initial treatment protocols do not provide sufficient impact we may require additional testing. The intake assessment is approximately 2 1/2- 3 hours and includes:

• Extensive Diagnostic Clinical Review

• Test of Variables of Attention (visual and/or auditory)

• ADHD Cl inic Parent Information

• Parental Stress Assessment

• Connors Rating Scales (parent and teacher)

• Child Behavior Checklist (parent and teacher)

• DSM IV Diagnostic Criteria (parent and teacher)

• Learning Disabilities Questionnaire (parent and teacher)

• Acters Scale (parent and teacher)

3. You will receive your first treatment.

4. You will receive your beginning program schedule based on you preferences and our availability.

5. Finally, at or before your Beginning Appointment, you will need to pay for the Evaluation and you will also need to pay for the treatment payment program of your choice.

(We request that you contact our Financial Coordinator to make your payment arrangements prior to your Beginning Appointment).

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Treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders for Children and Adults

Learn more about the Drake Institute's treatment for ADD / ADHD

Why Choose Drake	Self Worth	Frequently Asked Questions
Diagnosis - Value of Knowing	How Treatment Works	Patient Testimonials
For The Child Patient	Treatment Synergy	Orientation Seminar
Evaluation	Neurophysical Treatment
Beginning Appointment	Full Care Program
Program Schedule	Treatment Plan
Shared Commitment	Brain Mapping

Neurofeedback, Drugs, Treatments & Related Information

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