ADHD Assessment & Treatment in Canada
Regulated nurse practitioner care
Your focus deserves
the full picture.
When concentration, memory or overwhelm get in the way of everyday life, you deserve time, understanding and a thorough assessment.
We assess adults and children for ADHD while considering the wider picture, including sleep, mood, nutrition and hormone health. Your care plan starts with understanding what is contributing to your symptoms.
Start with a free, nonclinical conversation with a patient care coordinator. Virtual clinical care is available in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario, subject to clinician availability and suitability.
What the research means for you
Common concerns.
Individual explanations.
If you are wondering about your focus, your child’s attention or changes in your symptoms, you are asking questions worth exploring.
Your child is not alone
About 1 in 12 Canadian children and young people were reported to have an ADHD diagnosis.
Concerns at school or home deserve a closer look.
Ages 1 to 17, ten provinces. Parent or caregiver reported diagnoses, 2023.
ADHD can be part of adult life
About 3 in 100 adults in one Canadian study said they had ADD or ADHD.
A long history of attention difficulties is worth discussing.
16,957 adults. Study published in 2018; this is an older estimate.
Your monthly pattern matters
Nearly 9 in 10 people in one ADHD survey group noticed symptoms change across their menstrual cycle.
If your focus changes with your cycle, tell your clinician.
Participants who had not reached menopause and were not using hormone treatment. Survey published in 2026.
Online advice needs a closer look
About half the popular ADHD TikTok videos reviewed in one study contained misleading information.
Bring your questions. An assessment can help you make sense of them.
125 selected popular videos. Study published in 2025.
These figures come from research, not clinic outcomes. They offer context, but cannot tell you whether you have ADHD. The hormone finding comes from part of a 600 participant survey and does not prove that hormones caused the changes.
The Red Leaf Wellness approach
ADHD and hormone health belong in the same conversation.
Concentration, mood, sleep and energy rarely fit into separate boxes. ADHD may coexist with other health concerns, and some conditions can produce symptoms that look similar.
For some adults, hormonal transitions may also affect how ADHD symptoms are experienced. Emerging research in females suggests an association, particularly around the menstrual cycle, while evidence across life stages is still developing. Read the review
Our nurse practitioners bring ADHD care and hormone health expertise together. We consider your symptom history, daily functioning and wider health before recommending an approach.
Each condition is assessed on its own clinical evidence.
Care that fits your stage of life
Space for your story.
Time for a proper assessment.
We see adults and children. The information needed, and the way we gather it, will reflect the patient’s age and circumstances.
Adult ADHD care
Making sense of the pattern
Whether you are exploring ADHD for the first time or revisiting an existing diagnosis, we look at your history and how symptoms affect your life.
- Attention and functioning at work, home and in relationships
- Childhood history, coping strategies and previous care
- Sleep, anxiety, depression and relevant medical concerns
- Hormone symptoms and life stage changes where relevant
Child & youth ADHD care
A fuller view, across settings
Children need a more comprehensive assessment. Information from home and school helps the clinician understand development, learning and daily functioning.
- Age appropriate questionnaires and caregiver input
- A school report and teacher observations when requested
- Developmental, learning, sleep and medical history
- Additional assessment or referral where needed
Looking beyond a symptom checklist
Laboratory testing with a purpose.
Your clinician will consider laboratory investigations as part of the wider health assessment. This may involve detailed testing when hormone concerns, nutritional issues or another medical explanation warrant investigation.
Tests are selected for your history and symptoms. A blood test cannot diagnose ADHD, and routine laboratory testing is not required for every child undergoing an ADHD assessment. Your clinician will explain what is recommended and why. Assessment guidance
Your care journey
A thoughtful assessment.
A plan you understand.
Start with a free discovery call with a patient care coordinator. This pathway shows standalone ADHD care. When ADHD and hormone concerns overlap, we often combine the work into a coordinated care plan.
The standard behind your care
Regulated care. Considered decisions.
At Red Leaf Wellness, ADHD care is provided by nurse practitioners registered to practise in the province where you receive care. Clinical evidence and professional standards guide your assessment, treatment and follow up.
A thorough assessment
We look at your history, everyday functioning, questionnaires and other possible explanations before reaching a clinical conclusion.
Appropriate prescribing
When a controlled medication is considered, your clinician reviews the risks, benefits, your medical history and potential interactions before deciding whether it is appropriate.
Ongoing accountability
Treatment includes a clear monitoring and review plan. Continued prescribing depends on your clinical needs, response and safety.
An assessment does not guarantee an ADHD diagnosis or a prescription. Our program is for patients seeking thorough assessment and ongoing care. We do not prescribe medication solely for exam or performance enhancement.
Start with a discovery call
Your patient care coordinator explains how the program works, answers questions about fees and booking, and helps you understand the next steps for you or your child. This is an optional, nonclinical conversation; assessment and medical advice take place with your nurse practitioner.
Your preliminary consultation
Meet your nurse practitioner to discuss your symptoms, health history and goals. They assess whether the program is appropriate, explain the assessment process and provide introductory materials. Your screening intake and any recommended laboratory requisitions help prepare for the clinical assessment.
Complete your questionnaires
The clinic will provide an ADHD questionnaire, the GAD-7 anxiety screener and the PHQ-9 depression screener. These help structure the conversation. For children, the clinician selects age appropriate forms and may request caregiver, teacher or school reports.
Complete relevant investigations
Your clinician may request detailed laboratory testing to explore hormone health, nutritional concerns or other possible contributors. Existing records and previous results can also help complete the picture.
Your initial clinical assessment
Your nurse practitioner explores symptom history, day to day functioning, childhood development and other possible explanations. For children, this includes the additional information gathered from home and school.
Your results and treatment session
After your initial clinical assessment, your clinician reviews the findings. You return a couple of days later to discuss the clinical conclusions, suitable treatment options and your agreed plan. Any prescription depends on the assessment and whether treatment is clinically appropriate.
Begin a monitored treatment trial
If medication is appropriate, you begin a trial dose with a plan to review benefit, side effects and any adjustments over approximately 6 to 8 weeks. Your clinician explains interim monitoring and when to make contact.
Find a rhythm that supports you
Once the plan is established, follow ups move to a longer, individualized cadence. We continue to review symptoms, daily functioning, medication where prescribed and relevant health concerns. ADHD and hormone health follow ups may be coordinated within one care plan.
*FSA/HSA eligibility depends on your benefits plan. Confirm reimbursement with your plan administrator. Fees are in Canadian dollars. Medication and laboratory costs are separate. Virtual visits depend on your province, clinician and assessment needs.
Know what to expect before you book. Your care team can confirm appointment lengths, fees and any additional assessment needs, including the pathway for your child’s age and province.
The people behind the care
Heard. Understood. Supported.
Patients describe the listening, explanation and personal attention they experience with our nurse practitioners.
★★★★★
“Allie really takes the time to listen to your concerns and helps come up with a plan that works for you.”
★★★★★
“I cannot say enough wonderful things about my experience with Allie at Red Leaf Wellness.”
★★★★★
“…explaining my blood work in depth to help me understand how the change in my hormones affects everything.”
Meet your care team
ADHD care. Hormone expertise.
One clinical conversation.
Our nurse practitioners help connect your symptoms, your health history and the next steps in your care.
Edmonton clinic. Canada-wide reach.
We see patients in-person at our Edmonton location and virtually across Canada – though availability varies by service and province. Use the interactive map below to find out what’s available where you are. See our team page for current practitioner licensing.
Before you begin
Good questions.
Clear next steps.
You do not need to arrive with the answer. Bring your concerns and we can help explain the process.
Do you assess both adults and children?
Yes. We see adults and children. Children require a more comprehensive assessment, often including caregiver questionnaires, teacher input and a report from the school. Contact the team to confirm the process for your child’s age and needs.
Which questionnaires will I complete?
The clinic provides an ADHD questionnaire, the GAD-7 for anxiety symptoms and the PHQ-9 for depression symptoms. These are screening and assessment aids. They are reviewed alongside the clinical history, functioning and other relevant information. Age appropriate questionnaires are selected for children.
Why are there two initial assessment appointments?
The first appointment is a full clinical assessment. Your clinician then reviews the findings before a separate treatment session, usually a couple of days later. That second conversation covers the clinical conclusions and treatment options. Additional information, including school reports, can affect timing.
Does everyone need extensive blood testing?
Testing is tailored to the patient. Detailed investigations may be useful when the history suggests hormone, nutritional or other medical concerns. There is no blood test that diagnoses ADHD, and laboratory tests are not routinely required for every child. Your clinician explains the reason for each recommended test.
Can hormone changes look like ADHD or affect symptoms?
Some health conditions and hormone related concerns can share symptoms such as poor concentration, fatigue or disrupted sleep. Emerging research also suggests that hormonal changes may influence ADHD symptoms for some people. ADHD and other conditions can coexist, so we assess both the pattern over time and the wider health picture.
Does social media cause ADHD?
Research about misleading ADHD content does not establish that social media causes ADHD. Short videos can make an experience feel familiar, but they cannot establish a diagnosis. We discuss screen habits, sleep, symptoms and daily functioning as part of the individual assessment.
Who is the discovery call with?
A patient care coordinator. This free 15 minute telephone call is a nonclinical conversation about the program, fees and booking. Medical advice, diagnosis and treatment decisions are provided by your nurse practitioner during clinical appointments.
How are controlled medications prescribed?
When a controlled medication is being considered, your nurse practitioner assesses whether it is clinically appropriate, reviews risks and possible interactions, and sets out a monitoring and follow up plan. Prescribing follows professional standards and the requirements of the province where you receive care. Booking or paying for an assessment does not guarantee a diagnosis or prescription.
Will I be prescribed medication?
Medication is one possible part of care when clinically appropriate. Assessment does not guarantee an ADHD diagnosis or a prescription. Your clinician discusses the findings and suitable options, which may include medication, practical strategies, care for other contributors or referral.
What happens during the 6 to 8 week trial?
When medication is prescribed, the initial trial helps assess benefit and tolerability. Your clinician sets the dose, monitoring, contact arrangements and review schedule. Adjustments may be needed along the way. You can raise concerns during the trial rather than waiting for the scheduled review.
Can my ADHD and hormone care be combined?
Yes. We often coordinate ADHD and hormone care when both are relevant. The pathway on this page illustrates standalone ADHD care; appointment sequencing, investigations and ongoing follow ups may be combined in your individual plan.
What does the program cost, and is it covered?
The preliminary consultation is $99 for 20 minutes. Initial clinical assessments are $374 for a 30 minute adult visit or $424 for a 45 minute child visit. The separate results and treatment session is $274 for 45 minutes. Ongoing visits range from $174 to $374, depending on length and complexity. Medication and laboratory fees are separate. Clinical visits may be eligible for FSA/HSA reimbursement under your plan. Review our service fees and confirm costs and coverage before booking.
Start with a conversation
Let’s understand what is getting
in the way of feeling like you.
Start with a free, nonclinical call with a patient care coordinator, or book your preliminary consultation with a nurse practitioner.
Research sources & how to read the statistics
The figures above describe different study groups and should not be compared as if they measure the same population. The adult estimate is from an older national study. The 2026 hormone survey relied on self reported diagnoses and symptom changes; the 88.6% figure applies to premenopausal respondents not using hormonal therapy. The TikTok study assessed selected popular videos, not all content or the cause of ADHD.
- Public Health Agency of Canada: childhood ADHD prevalence, 2023
- Hesson & Fowler: prevalence in a nationally representative sample of Canadian adults
- Osianlis and colleagues: survey of ADHD symptoms across hormonal life stages, 2026
- JMIR Infodemiology: ADHD information in 125 popular TikTok videos, 2025
- ADHD and sex hormones in females: a systematic review, 2025
- Canadian Paediatric Society: ADHD diagnosis and coexisting conditions
- CADDRA: Canadian ADHD Practice Guidelines, edition 4.1
- PHQ and GAD-7 screening questionnaires
- College of Registered Nurses of Alberta: prescribing standards for nurse practitioners
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