Resources for Evaluation of ADHD & Learning Differences (dyslexia, dyscalculia, etc)

Bainbridge Pediatrics is not able to make a new diagnosis of ADHD for children 12 years and over.

Once your child is 12 years of old, classroom and parent Vanderbilt surveys are not adequate for possible ADHD evaluations, and must be completed by a psychologist (holding a degree of PhD or PsyD in psychology). They can usually also help with learning difficulties like dyslexia and dyscalculia.

In rare cases, a psychiatrist or a pediatrician specializing in behavioral pediatrics/neurodevelopmental pediatrics may be able to complete the diagnosis of ADHD.

NOTE: School psychologists do not evaluate patients for ADHD and will not be able to help with the initial diagnosis; however, they do help with school and classroom-based resources, IEPs, and 504s.

Once you locate the professional you would like your child to see and have made an appointment, we will be happy to send a referral, if one is needed.

• Davin Holland PhD @ Saltwater Psychology, info@saltwaterpsychology.com 360-230-8141
• Dr. Judith Whitfield @ Bayside Center, 206-771-7293
• ABCD Seattle (Associates in Behavior and Child Development) 206-569-3361; Our Providers – ABCD Seattle Inc.
  
• Center for Child Development – (centerforchilddevelopmentwa.com) several Seattle and Bellevue locations; search website for psychologists, in particular
• Christine Clancy PhD
  
• Steve Curtis, PhD, Bainbridge Island 206-900-9575 Lifespan Psychological Services, PS
  
• Yumi Hiraga, PhD, Seattle  www.arboretumpsych.com; 207-729-2829
  
• Allisen Landry, PsyD,  (northwestpediatricneuropsychology.com) Northwest Pediatric Neuropsychology, 206-627-0109 (Bellevue)
  
• Amy Summers, PhD, Seattle  Amy Summers PHD   206-522-4104
  
• Nora Thompson, PhD, Edmonds 425-640-6134  drnorat.com
  
• Olympic Psychological Services, 253-269-6063, 711 Court A, Ste. 114 Tacoma, WA 98402, https://www.olypsych.com/contact-us
  
• Espinoza, PhD: 425.270.7201 DrLeoPhD@outlook.com
  
• Allisen Landry, Psy.D: 206-627-0109 allisen.landry@nwpedsneuropsych.com
  
• Michelle Battin, Ph.D: (626) 344-0634 – dr.michelle.battin@gmail.com
  
• Daniela Ferdico, Psy.D: drferdico@cascadeneuropsychology.com 425-529-3432
  
• Lionel Enns PhD, BCBA-D, NCSP: 206-257-0134 Admin@underoneroofps.com
  

Resources

• Psychology Today Find A Therapist Website (nationwide) – locate bios for psychologists
  
• Bainbridge Island Psychotherapy Guild | A non-profit association of psychotherapists (bainbridgepsychotherapy.org) - locate bios for psychologists
  
• Seattle Children’s Hospital: Program to Enhance Attention, Regulation and Learning (PEARL) (seattlechildrens.org) - requires a referral from Bainbridge Pediatrics after your assessment of whether or not this is a good match for your child based on the info on their website

Other Resources