FAQ

No. Our assessment and diagnosis are for the purpose of medical treatment only. We do not provide assessments for disability or special accommodations at school or work. Neither are we able to complete 3rd party forms for this purpose.  Further, we cannot tell another practitioner to do this either.

There are other services advertised online that provide this kind of assessment service. We do not have a list of them.

 The cost of our doctor visits is covered by a valid OHIP card. 

Note: medication costs are not covered by OHIP unless you are 24 or younger.  If 25 or older, you or your medication plan have to cover the cost of prescription medications.

At this point, we only treat Adult ADHD, meaning individuals 18 and older. 

We are not involved in the cost of your medications.  You will use your medication coverage either by a government plan such as ODB (Ontario Drug Benefits), private insurance plan (e.g. Manulife), or directly pay for the medications prescribed. 

If you are currently or have been recently under the care of a psychiatrist for any conditions (not just ADHD), you should discuss your ADHD symptoms with your psychiatrist. We cannot override or change your psychiatrist’s management plan.  Generally patients under the care of a psychiatrist are beyond our level of care.

Our services are provided by medical doctors and our mainstay of treatment is medications plus brief counseling techniques.  We do no provide formalized or intensive one-on-one therapies such as CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy).  For that kind of service, you are encouraged to seek treatment from a psychologist (not psychiatrist).  Psychologists do not prescribe medications; however, are skilled in intensive one on one therapies.  Most do not need referrals and are not covered by OHIP.  

We do not offer “diagnosis-only” confirmations or documentation. ADHD is a clinical condition that requires a detailed assessment, discussion of your life history, and evaluation of how symptoms affect your function in multiple areas.

More importantly, ADHD is a treatable condition—and our goal is to support you through a personalized treatment plan. That includes not just the diagnosis, but ongoing care to help you function better and stay on track.

Every patient is different, but most people need at least several weeks to find the right dose and formulation, and several months to see how treatment impacts their daily life.

We strongly encourage patients to commit to a full year of treatment. That gives us enough time to fine-tune your care, adjust medications if needed, and build helpful routines that support long-term success.

ADHD doesn’t just affect attention — it affects how you manage time. Many adults with ADHD struggle to start tasks, lose focus midway, or underestimate how long things will take. That leads to delays, missed deadlines, and a constant feeling of being behind.

The result? Time gets wasted, and stress builds up. Simple tasks take hours, and days feel unproductive even if you were “busy” the whole time.

Yes — that’s one of the biggest benefits people notice once their treatment starts working. When your brain can stay focused and start tasks more easily, you get more done in less time.

And when you finish the day with a sense of accomplishment, it’s easier to relax and enjoy your free time — whether that’s leisure, time with family, or just peace of mind.

In that sense, ADHD treatment doesn’t just improve your attention — it helps you reclaim control over your time and your life.

ADHD can certainly make life more challenging—especially when it comes to focus, organization, task completion, and managing time or emotions. These difficulties can affect school, work, and relationships if left unaddressed.

But with proper treatment and support, ADHD does not have to limit your potential. In fact, many people with ADHD go on to lead successful, fulfilling lives in a wide range of careers and roles. The key is identifying how symptoms are affecting you, and working with a care team to develop strategies that support your strengths and reduce the impact of ADHD on your daily life.

At our clinic, we focus on evidence-based treatment and long-term planning, so you can build habits, restore control, and move toward your goals with confidence. We see ADHD not as a fixed limitation—but as something that, once understood and managed, can be part of a thriving, productive life.

If you are already taking psychiatric meds  from your doctor for bipolar disorder, any psychotic disorder, severe anxiety, OCD, or PTSD, your care is beyond the level we can provide.  In such cases, you can request a psychiatric consultation from your primary-care doctor for ADHD diagnosis/treatment or higher level care. 

Our physicians are not psychiatrists. They are family doctors who have extensive experience in treating ADHD and mental health.  In certain cases of patients with extensive history of psychiatric disorders such as bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders or severe depression, the patient should be referred to a psychiatrist by their family doctor.  

No. We will not act as your family doctor.  We will however follow and treat you for your mental health conditions. 

Yes, often it does. While some people fear stimulants will make sleep worse, proper ADHD treatment can actually improve sleep and rest by helping you complete tasks during the day, reduce racing thoughts at night, and regain control over your time.

ADHD brains often struggle to “power down” at the end of the day, especially when tasks are unfinished. Medication helps you stay productive so that your mind is more at ease when it’s time to rest.

We do not. 

While ADHD can influence certain behaviors that affect relationships—such as attention, organization, emotional regulation, or follow-through, it is rarely the primary cause of relationship difficulties.

Relationship challenges are typically complex and shaped by many non-medical factors, including communication patterns, expectations, personality differences, life stressors, and circumstances affecting one or both people. ADHD may be one contributing factor, but it does not determine relationship outcomes on its own.

This clinic’s role is limited to assessing and treating ADHD-related symptoms. We do not evaluate, diagnose, or determine the causes of relationship difficulties, and we do not provide opinions or documentation about relationship dynamics or outcomes. Concerns that are primarily relational are best addressed through counseling or therapy rather than medical assessment.  This clinic also does not provide referrals for counseling or therapy for relationship-related concerns.

There is no single test that can diagnose ADHD. ADHD is a clinical diagnosis based on a comprehensive medical assessment, not a lab test, brain scan, or computerized exam.

Assessment in this clinic is longitudinal and may take place over several visits. Even when questionnaires or initial encounters are suggestive, diagnosis often requires time to clarify symptom patterns, rule out other explanations, and observe how concerns evolve. A diagnosis is not guaranteed.

Questionnaires and rating scales are used as clinical tools, not diagnostic tests. They support the physician’s assessment but do not replace a structured, interview-based medical encounter or clinical judgment.

This clinic does not offer standalone “testing.” Diagnosis, when appropriate, is made by a physician over one or more appointments.

This clinic does not offer assessment for informational or curiosity-based purposes alone. ADHD assessment here is conducted as part of a medical care pathway, not as a standalone opinion or label.

Determining whether ADHD is present requires a comprehensive, longitudinal medical assessment and clinical judgment over time. This process is designed to inform ongoing medical management when appropriate. A diagnosis is not guaranteed, and assessment is not provided solely to “find out,” obtain confirmation, or for personal, academic, workplace, or third-party reasons.

If you are not seeking medical care or treatment, this clinic is likely not the appropriate setting.

No. This clinic does not provide one-visit confirmations of ADHD.

ADHD is a clinical diagnosis that requires a comprehensive medical assessment and professional judgment over time. Assessment in this clinic is longitudinal and may take place over multiple visits, even when symptoms, questionnaires, or initial impressions are suggestive.

A diagnosis is not guaranteed, and self-identification or prior assumptions cannot be confirmed without appropriate medical evaluation. The purpose of assessment is not to validate a pre-existing conclusion, but to determine, through clinical assessment, whether ADHD is present and whether medical treatment is appropriate.

If you are seeking rapid confirmation or a single-visit determination, this clinic is likely not the right fit.

No. This clinic does not initiate ADHD medication with the expectation that prescribing or management will be transferred to another physician.

When medication is prescribed in this clinic, it is part of an ongoing treatment relationship that includes follow-up, monitoring, and clinical decision-making by the prescribing physician. We do not provide starter prescriptions, bridge therapy, or assessments intended to support medication management outside this clinic.

This clinic does not direct, advise, or influence what other physicians choose to prescribe. Likewise, we do not provide diagnoses, recommendations, or documentation for the purpose of enabling prescribing by another provider.

If your goal is to have ADHD medication prescribed or managed by a different doctor, this clinic is not the appropriate setting.

No. This clinic does not provide diagnoses, letters, forms, reports, or communications for the purpose of school, workplace, disability, insurance, legal, or other third-party accommodations.

Any clinical documentation generated in this clinic is created solely for medical care within this clinic. It includes a disclaimer stating that it is not intended for third-party, administrative, or accommodation use, even if records are requested or shared elsewhere. We do not contact family doctors or other providers to support accommodation requests, and we do not provide documentation, directly or indirectly, to enable forms, letters, or reports to be completed by another physician.

Assessment in this clinic is conducted only to guide medical care here. If you are seeking documentation or support for accommodations, this clinic is not the appropriate setting.

This clinic accepts self-referrals only. We do not require or routinely accept referrals from family physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, or other providers.

Assessment is initiated directly by the patient and conducted within this clinic’s defined medical care pathway. Referral letters or external opinions do not replace this clinic’s assessment process and do not influence diagnostic or treatment decisions.

No. Appointments in this clinic must be requested directly by the individual seeking care.

Our privacy policy requires that all information shared with or communicated to this clinic about a person be provided willingly and directly by that individual. Assessment is initiated through a self-referral process and requires the patient’s direct participation, consent, and understanding of the clinic’s scope and policies.

We do not accept appointments made on behalf of another adult, and we do not assess or treat minors. If another person is interested in care, they must review the clinic information themselves and submit their own request.

Relationship difficulties are complex and cannot be explained or resolved by a medical diagnosis alone. While ADHD can affect certain behaviors, such as attention, organization, or emotional regulation, it does not determine relationship dynamics or outcomes.

This clinic does not assess relationship issues, assign responsibility for interpersonal conflict, or determine whether ADHD is the cause of relationship difficulties. Our role is limited to evaluating and treating ADHD-related symptoms within a medical context.

If relationship conflict is the primary concern, this falls outside the scope of this clinic’s services.