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Q: How do I get an ADHD diagnosis in California?

Speak with your primary care doctor or a psychiatrist. Telehealth platforms like Done and Cerebral offer ADHD evaluations across California, often within 1–2 weeks. Bring your ASRS screener results to your appointment. Many California providers accept major insurance and Medi-Cal.

Q: Does Medi-Cal cover ADHD assessment in California?

Yes. Medi-Cal covers mental health evaluations including ADHD assessment when conducted by covered providers. Access to ADHD specialists varies by managed care plan — contact your plan for a list of covered providers.

Q: Are there ADHD telehealth services in California?

Yes — California has one of the strongest telehealth landscapes in the US. Platforms including Done, Cerebral, Ahead, and ADHDOnline offer evaluations statewide with wait times of days to weeks.

Based on the WHO-validated ASRS-v1.1. Takes 2 minutes. Get your score breakdown instantly - then know what to discuss at your next appointment in CA.

This is a screening tool only - not a diagnostic instrument. It cannot diagnose ADHD. Only a qualified mental health or medical professional can diagnose ADHD after a full clinical evaluation. Use these results as a conversation-starter with your doctor.

An estimated 1.4 million California adults live with ADHD. Telehealth has dramatically expanded access to evaluation and treatment statewide.

After your results

Your next step in California

If your results suggest ADHD, speak with your primary care doctor or access a telehealth ADHD evaluation. California has a large network of psychiatrists, psychologists, and telehealth platforms offering ADHD assessment. Many accept major insurance including Medi-Cal for eligible patients. Telehealth platforms including Done, Cerebral, and Ahead operate across California.

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Part A Score

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out of 24 · threshold: 14

Total Score

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out of 72

Inattention

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out of 36

Hyperactivity

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out of 36

Symptom Profile

Inattention

Hyperactivity / Impulsivity

Screener (Part A)

What to do next

Share these results with your primary care doctor, psychiatrist, or psychologist - you can print or screenshot this page.
A proper ADHD diagnosis involves a clinical interview, behavioral history (often going back to childhood), and ruling out other conditions like anxiety, depression, or sleep disorders.
Ask your doctor for a referral to a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist who specialises in adult ADHD.
Keep a symptom diary for 2 weeks before your appointment - note specific moments when symptoms interfered with your life.

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A 9-part guided workbook covering the neuroscience of ADHD, symptom mapping, life reflection exercises, assessment preparation, evidence-based strategies, a parent's guide, and a personal action plan. Written for adults exploring assessment, the newly diagnosed, and parents of children with ADHD.

9 structured parts, 30+ pages
Symptom inventory & reflection exercises
2-week symptom diary template
Parent's guide to supporting a child with ADHD
Evidence-based focus & organisation strategies
Workplace accommodation guide
Personal ADHD action plan
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Remember: A high score does not mean you have ADHD, and a low score does not rule it out. Many conditions share symptoms with ADHD. This tool is based on the ASRS-v1.1, a validated screener, but screening is not diagnosis.

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