ADHD Testing and Treatment for Children, Teens, and Adults in Alpharetta

In children

Trouble sitting still or waiting a turn. Homework that takes three times as long as it should. A child who is bright and curious but can't seem to finish anything, loses things constantly, or melts down when a routine changes. Teachers may describe a child who is capable but "not applying themselves."

In teens

ADHD in teens often looks less like hyperactivity and more like disorganization, missed assignments, procrastination, and a growing sense of falling behind. As school demands increase, so does the gap between what a teen knows and what they can get done. Frustration and low confidence often follow.

In adults

Many adults were never diagnosed as kids. ADHD in adulthood tends to show up as chronic lateness, trouble starting or finishing tasks, difficulty focusing in meetings, forgotten deadlines, and a frustrating gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it.

Evaluation

For children and teens, a psycho-educational or neuropsychological evaluation with Dr. Rebecca Marshall, our PhD neuropsychologist, looks closely at attention, learning, and executive functioning. It helps clarify whether ADHD is present, what else might be going on, and what will help at home and at school.

For adults, a psychiatric evaluation with Dr. Amar Chakra includes a careful look at attention and focus, along with anything else that may be contributing.

Therapy

Our therapists help children, teens, and adults build practical skills for focus, organization, time management, and emotional regulation. Much of the work targets executive functioning: planning, getting started, following through, and managing the frustration that comes with ADHD. For children and teens, parents are part of the process, with support around routines, homework, and the day-to-day moments that tend to turn into battles.

ADHD is not a character flaw. It is a difference in how the brain processes information, and it also brings real strengths, including creativity, energy, and the ability to hyperfocus on things that matter. Therapy helps people move from frustration and self-blame toward strategies that work.

Medication management

Dr. Amar Chakra is double board-certified in general psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry, and sees children, teens, and adults. When medication is part of the plan, he takes a holistic approach, looking at sleep, nutrition, and the whole picture before deciding what to recommend.

Brain SPECT imaging

For some patients, Dr. Chakra may recommend a concentration SPECT scan, which captures blood flow and activity patterns in the brain while you are actively focusing. It is optional and is one additional source of information. It is not used on its own to diagnose ADHD.