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Diagnosis and treatment of ADHD is a comprehensive process involving collaboration of parents, teachers and experienced health professionals.  Medical and family history, information provided by parents and teachers and for adults, significant others, through the use of certain questionnaires and clinical interviews, and administration of a brief continuous performance test (CPT) are all used to help determine if there is a true Attention Disorder.  There are times when the symptoms reported might appear to be consistent with a diagnosis of ADHD but instead may be caused by anxiety, depression, or some other factor. These factors can also co-exist with a diagnosis of ADHD and are important to identify and address in the evaluation and treatment process. Similarly, individuals experiencing difficulty with attention sometimes exhibit problems with executive functioning and/or sensory processing. Both of these areas are included in the ADHD evaluation, to better understand their impact on the individual’s overall day to day functioning.