ADHD/ADD research by Sazyes

ADHD/ADD research

An additional ADHD/ADD examination is indicated when ADHD or ADD is suspected. ADHD ("attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder") is a mental disorder that begins in childhood and often persists into adulthood. The core symptoms are attention deficit, hyperactivity and impulsivity. These often cause problems in multiple areas of life such as school, work, relationships and hobbies.
The ADHD/ADD examination consists of a Psychiatric examination expanded with the Structured Diagnostic Interview for ADHD in adults.

Psychiatric examination As part of ADHD/ADD research

The basis of every additional ADHD/ADD examination is a Psychiatric examination , in which an independent psychiatrist forms an opinion about the presence or absence of a psychiatric clinical picture. Separate from an ADHD/ADD examination, a Psychiatric examination can take place in case of absenteeism and incapacity for work; in that case it provides clarity in case of stagnating recovery or a difficult reintegration. This examination also identifies treatment options. In absenteeism situations, a Psychiatric examination can answer the question of culpability of behavior.

A psychiatric examination provides clarity at:

  • questions about the presence or absence of a psychiatric disorder;
  • determining limitations in personal and social functioning;
  • stalled recovery or stalled reintegration;
  • The evaluation of previous treatments and reintegration pathways;
  • The evaluation of previous treatments and reintegration pathways;
  • questions of legal liability, the culpability of certain conduct and willfulness.
Sazyes' Psychiatric examination provides clarity
DIVA for adults in additional ADHD/ADD testing

Combination research: ADHD/ADD research with other studies

An ADHD/ADD examination may be requested in conjunction with an intelligence test, an insurance medical load capacity test and a neuropsychological examination, among others.

The advantage is that the individual research findings are interpreted and described in context.

ADHD/ADD studies are requested by, among others:

  • Company doctors
  • Company doctors
  • Insurance Physicians
  • Insurance Physicians
  • Courts

How does an ADHD/ADD examination proceed?

Application

Once we receive the request for a neurological consultation, we will contact the person requesting the examination. within one business day to schedule the examination.

The examination

The examination consists of a Psychiatric examination, expanded with the Structured Diagnostic Interview for ADHD/ADD in adults. There will be 2 interviews. The first with a psychologist, the second with a psychiatrist. It may also be necessary to request additional information from treatment providers. The examination takes place in accordance with the most current guidelines of the Dutch Psychiatric Association and the KNMG.

The report

The findings are presented in a report. This is sent to the applicant for the study. If the applicant is not a physician, the report will not be sent to the applicant but to the physician listed in the request form.

Information on progress

Our secretariat can inform you about the progress of the examination at any time.

Right of inspection and correction

The report is subject to the right of inspection and correction. This means that the person concerned receives a copy of the draft report before sending it to the applicant and can indicate whether it contains an incorrect representation of facts.

Requesting research

ADHD/ADD research can be supplemented with an insurance medical strain assessment. This makes it easier for you to make a translation to the occupational medicine or insurance medicine practice. This can, for example, be important in making an absence file 'UWV proof'.
The central question is usually whether there are any feasible possibilities for reintegration. If medical limitations have been established, a taxability profile in the form of an FML can be drawn up. On this basis, a concrete load capacity advice is formulated and we provide a prognosis in case of normal recovery.

Additional neuropsychological examination in ADHD/ADD research

There may be a need for further objectification of cognitive symptoms. For example, with regard to memory, attention and concentration. A neuropsychological examination serves as the "gold standard" in this regard. This also applies when symptom validity is in doubt, as in the case of underachievement, symptom aggravation or malingering.