Adhd Evaluation Template

## What's Included

This ADHD Evaluation Template is designed to comprehensively document the diagnostic assessment process for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in clinical and mental health settings. It includes structured sections for presenting concerns, detailed symptom checklists aligned with DSM-5 criteria, developmental history, academic and occupational functioning, and collateral information from family or teachers. Additional components cover medical history, co-occurring conditions screening, rating scales (e.g., Conners, Vanderbilt), and behavioral observations during the clinical interview.

Each section contains specific fields to capture frequency, severity, and duration of symptoms, as well as impairment across multiple settings. The template also provides space for formulation, differential diagnosis, and treatment recommendations, including medication considerations and behavioral interventions. Standardized scoring summaries and diagnostic impressions ensure thorough and consistent documentation tailored to ADHD evaluation best practices.

## Who This Template Is For

This template is intended for clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, pediatricians, neuropsychologists, licensed clinical social workers, and mental health clinicians involved in the assessment and diagnosis of ADHD across child, adolescent, and adult populations.

## How to Use

Begin by gathering comprehensive clinical history from the patient and relevant informants, then systematically work through each section of the template to document symptom presentation and contextual factors. Use the symptom checklists to map reported behaviors against DSM-5 criteria, noting examples and impact on daily functioning. Incorporate rating scale results and behavioral observations to triangulate findings and support diagnostic decisions.

Complete the medical and developmental history sections to rule out other causes and identify comorbidities. Summarize your clinical impressions clearly, specifying ADHD subtype if applicable, and provide tailored treatment recommendations. This structured approach facilitates consistency, clarity, and thoroughness in clinical documentation, supporting both diagnostic accuracy and treatment planning.

## Customize with MentalNote

Using MentalNote AI, clinicians can automatically generate this ADHD Evaluation Template directly within Microsoft Word, customizing it to fit their unique clinical workflow. MentalNote leverages natural language processing to pre-fill sections based on patient data input, suggest relevant diagnostic criteria, and format the document for immediate use or easy modification. This streamlines documentation, reduces administrative burden, and enhances accuracy in clinical evaluations.