ADHD Testing near Rockford
ADHD testing for Rockford families and adults
Rockford and the northern Kent County suburbs have almost no local options for comprehensive ADHD testing, so most families here end up on a hospital-system waitlist or settle for a brief screening. The Grand Rapids office on Kraft Avenue is about 25 minutes south, and the two-appointment format means two drives, not a semester of them.
Rockford Public Schools is one of the larger districts in the region, and its student services teams work from documentation. The report I write states the diagnosis and presentation type, lists the standardized measures used, rules out the conditions that imitate ADHD, and gives concrete accommodation recommendations a 504 or IEP team can adopt directly. Students from Cedar Springs, Sparta, Northview, and Kent City receive the same.
Adults from Rockford, Belmont, Cedar Springs, and Sparta come for the same reasons as everyone else: a career that has become harder to hold together, a household that runs on one partner’s memory, or a child’s diagnosis that suddenly explained their own school years. Virtual testing is available statewide if the drive is a barrier.
Getting here from Rockford
From Rockford, take US-131 south to M-6 east, or the East Beltline south to 28th Street; the Kraft Avenue office near East Paris Avenue is roughly 25 minutes. Virtual evaluations throughout Michigan are also available for adults.
What the evaluation includes
Session one is a one-hour clinical interview covering developmental, medical, academic, and emotional history, followed by about two hours of standardized testing including the TOVA and validated rating scales. Between sessions I score, interpret, and rule out the conditions that imitate ADHD: anxiety, depression, trauma, sleep disorders, and learning differences. Session two is a feedback hour where we go through the written report together. Full details, cost, and insurance are on the main testing page.
Schools and colleges served
Reports are written to be actionable by school teams and disability offices, including Rockford Public Schools (Rockford High, East and North Rockford Middle), Cedar Springs, Sparta, Northview, Kent City, Comstock Park, Forest Hills, NorthPointe Christian, and Grand Rapids Christian, plus Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids Community College, Calvin University, Aquinas College, Cornerstone University, Ferris State University, and Michigan State University. Related reading: How to talk to your child about their ADHD diagnosis, by age.
Common questions
Where do you offer ADHD testing near Rockford?
At Centennial Park Counseling, 2828 Kraft Ave SE, Suite 186, Grand Rapids, MI 49512. From Rockford, take US-131 south to M-6 east, or the East Beltline south to 28th Street; the Kraft Avenue office near East Paris Avenue is roughly 25 minutes. Virtual evaluations throughout Michigan are also available for adults. A second office, Riverside Counseling Professionals in Byron Center, is also available.
How much does ADHD testing cost for Rockford residents?
Centennial Park Counseling bills insurance directly and is in network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, and ASR Physicians. Call (616) 949-9550 for current self-pay rates. A superbill is available for out-of-network reimbursement.
Do you test children from Rockford Public Schools?
Yes. Children ages 6 and up, teens, and adults. Evaluations for students include parent and teacher rating scales and a report written for 504 plan and IEP meetings.
How long does the evaluation take?
Two appointments, a week or two apart: a one-hour clinical interview plus about two hours of standardized testing, then a feedback session of up to one hour.