ADHD Testing & Therapy for Kids on the Upper West Side

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When every school day feels  for your child, gaining clarity from neuropsychological testing is a helpful next step. Challenges may show up as difficulties with focus, organization, and homework completion, even when your child is putting in significant effort or has academic strengths in those areas. Alternatively, you may have a child who does well in school, but teachers repeatedly comment that they are not meeting their full potential, or that they need to work on staying on task.  If this is the case, there may be undiagnosed ADHD getting in the way.

We offer ADHD testing and practical, skills-based therapy for children and teens—clear findings, plain language, and practical steps you can use at home and in school Testing is conducted in person near Central Park; parent intake and feedback can occur via secure telehealth. 

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When to Consider ADHD Testing

Many parents struggle to find the time to have their kids undergo ADHD testing. Consider a neuropsychological evaluation when you notice that at-home tutoring hasn’t made a difference, your kids’ homework takes all night to complete, or productivity falls apart the moment demands rise.

Ongoing concerns from your child’s teachers, difficulty starting tasks, or big mood swings after school, are also signs that ADHD testing from a neuropsychologist may be needed.

What an ADHD Evaluation Includes

Here’s the quick summary of what we often discuss—and why it matters:

  • Parent interview and review of your child’s history and school records 
  • Teacher rating scales to see patterns across settings
  • Assessment of attention and executive functioning skills
  • Rule-outs for conditions that can look like ADHD (learning differences, anxiety/mood, sleep, medical factors)
  • A feedback session reviewing results, impressions, and recommendations 

Every child is unique, and we tailor evaluations to address their specific needs and concerns.

ADHD Therapy That Builds Skills in Real Contexts

When therapy is indicated, we use evidence-based approaches that focus on skill development and application. For children and adolescents with ADHD-related executive functioning difficulties, treatment is most effective when it is structured, practical, and connected to real life demands.

We identify the specific breakdown points—starting tasks, sustaining effort, organizing materials, managing transitions, recovering after mistakes, and anxiety related to school or social situations —and we build a plan targeting these moments with measurable strategies.

Sessions are active and collaborative and paced to your child. For pediatric ADHD therapy to generalize, parent involvement is essential. We work with parents on improving communication with their children, setting expectations that are clear and realistic, reducing unproductive debate cycles, rewarding good behaviors, and setting appropriate limits when needed. The emphasis is steady, compassionate consistency rather than strictness or intensity.

School Collaboration & Accommodations

ADHD symptoms often show most clearly in academic settings, so coordination with school can be an important part of care.

With your consent, we can consult with teachers and align strategies across environments so children are not navigating conflicting expectations. 

How We Measure Progress

In clinical work, progress should be visible in daily life, not just described in general terms. We track outcomes that families and teachers can notice, such as how long it takes to start homework, how consistently assignments are completed, how often materials are lost, and how afternoons feel at home.

We may use brief teacher check-ins and age-appropriate self-ratings to monitor change. Each week, we keep what is working, remove what is not, and make one incremental adjustments so the plan remains sustainable.

Tamar Gordon

Meet Your Team

Your child works with licensed psychologists experienced in pediatric ADHD testing and CBT/behavior therapy.  In addition, all treatment is supervised by Dr. Tamar Gordon, PhD (20+ years in CBT) so you always know your child is getting expert attention.

Frequently Asked Questions

What ages do you test and treat?

We work with kids, teens, and adults. During an initial consultation, we discuss timing and scope based on your child’s age, developmental history, and the specific referral questions.

ADHD is diagnosed based on consistent patterns that appear across settings and cause meaningful impairment. We integrate history, standardized rating scales, and direct assessment data rather than relying on any single observation. Occasional distractibility alone is not sufficient for diagnosis.

If concerns are narrowly focused on attention and executive functioning, a targeted evaluation may be appropriate. If learning concerns, emotional challenges or broader patterns are present, a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation may be recommended to provide a complete profile of your child’s strengths, challenges and needs.

Yes. Skill-building, parent coaching and environmental supports can all  be effective interventions, with or without medication. If medication is being considered or already prescribed, we can coordinate care with the prescriber so behavioral strategies and medical treatment are aligned.

Some families notice early improvements once routines become more consistent and specific strategies are implemented. More durable gains tend to build over time as skills are practiced and adapted to new demands. We will discuss realistic expectations based on your child’s goals and starting point.

Next Steps

Tell us what’s hardest right now—slow starts, backpack chaos, after-school meltdowns—and we’ll map the right next step. You can request an appointment or call +1 (917) 972-5671. We’ll help you choose a starting point that fits your child.

Location

241 Central Park W # 1D, New York, NY 10024

Phone: (917) 972-5671

Email: info@gordontherapygroup.com

Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday: 9 AM – 6 PM
Saturday – Sunday: Closed