ADHD
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, affecting attention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness in both children and adults.
Understanding ADHD
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that interfere with functioning or development. While commonly diagnosed in childhood, ADHD often persists into adulthood. It affects executive function, including organization, time management, and emotional regulation. Diagnosis involves comprehensive assessment, and treatment typically combines behavioral strategies and medication.
Summarized from public patient education published by the National Institutes of Health, the CDC, and Mayo Clinic. It is general information, not a diagnosis or a treatment recommendation for you.
The numbers
- ~7 million
- US children ages 3-17 have ever been diagnosed with ADHD.
- Source: CDC
- ~6%
- Of US adults are estimated to have a current ADHD diagnosis.
- Source: CDC
- Persists into adulthood
- Symptoms continue past childhood for a majority of those diagnosed.
- Source: NIMH (NIH)
- Attention is not one thing
- Sleep disorders, mood, thyroid disease, and medication effects can all mimic ADHD and are worth ruling out.
- Source: Mayo Clinic
Symptoms people describe
- Difficulty maintaining attention
- Hyperactivity or restlessness
- Impulsive behavior
- Poor organization and time management
- Emotional dysregulation
How it is treated
- Stimulant medications
- Non-stimulant medications
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
- Educational interventions
- Lifestyle modifications
Which of these applies to you depends on your history and exam. We review the options with you rather than starting from a protocol.
What care looks like here
A full neurological evaluation by telehealth, alongside the five NEURO lifestyle domains — nutrition, exercise, unwinding stress, restorative sleep, and cognitive engagement — written into one plan you can read.
Before you book, three things to know
- Where we can see you
- Telehealth only, in the eight states where our clinicians hold licensure: Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Virginia.
- How payment works
- Out-of-network and cash-pay. We do not participate in Medicare or bill commercial insurance. You receive a superbill to submit yourself, and HSA and FSA cards are accepted.
- What it costs
- Initial neurological consultation $500. Follow-up visit $250. Comprehensive brain-health assessment $1,500. Prices are published, not quoted.
Who you would see
- Dean SherzaiMD, PhDBehavioral neurology, cognitive assessment
- Clinical seat: neuropsychologyPhD, board-certified clinical neuropsychologyCognitive and attention testing
Clinicians affiliated with Healthopia Institute practice independently. Faculty affiliation means the clinician contributes to the Institute's protocols and education and meets its published standards. It is not a guarantee of outcomes and not an endorsement of individual clinical competence.
If this describes what you are living with, we can start with a conversation.
An initial consultation is a full neurological history and exam by telehealth — $500, cash-pay, in the eight states listed above.