ADHD Testing & Evaluation in Laredo, TX

Is it ADHD — or something else?

Trouble focusing, losing track of tasks, forgetting appointments, restlessness, or acting before thinking can all be signs of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The same struggles can also come from anxiety, depression, poor sleep, chronic stress, or a learning difference — and many people have more than one of these at the same time.

That is why guessing, or relying on an online quiz, rarely gives a reliable answer. A structured evaluation looks at the whole picture so that treatment targets the real problem. At DaniCare, that evaluation happens here in Laredo, with a psychiatrist involved from start to finish.

Signs of ADHD we evaluate

ADHD looks different at different ages. These are some of the patterns that lead families and adults in Laredo to ask for an evaluation:

Having a few of these does not mean someone has ADHD. Symptoms need to be persistent, show up in more than one setting, and interfere with daily life — which is exactly what a clinical evaluation is designed to determine.

How the ADHD evaluation works

1. Request an evaluation

   Complete the short online form (it takes less than two minutes). Our team reaches out within one business day to schedule and answer your questions.

2. Comprehensive assessment

   We look at attention, focus, memory, and symptoms, how they show up at home, school, or work, and your personal and family history — including conditions that can mimic ADHD.

3. Detailed clinical report

   You receive a clear written report summarizing the findings and recommendations.

4. Psychiatrist evaluation and plan

   Your psychiatrist reviews the report as part of a broader psychiatric evaluation, explains what it means, and talks through treatment options with you.

ADHD treatment options after a diagnosis

If ADHD is diagnosed, your psychiatrist builds a plan around your age, symptoms, health history, and goals. Depending on your situation, it may include:

• Medication management — stimulant or non-stimulant options, with regular follow-up visits to adjust the dose and watch for side effects.
• Treatment for anything that often comes with ADHD, such as anxiety, depression, or sleep problems.
• Practical strategies for focus, organization, and time management at school, work, and home.
• Guidance for parents about school supports such as 504 plans.

Not everyone with ADHD needs medication, and no prescription is written without a full evaluation first.

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In person in Laredo, or by telehealth

You can see us at our office inside Laredo Medical Center, 1700 E Saunders St, Suite B270, or meet your psychiatrist by secure video from home. Telehealth visits are available to patients located anywhere in Texas at the time of the appointment, so families outside Laredo can get an evaluation without the drive.

Meet your psychiatrist

Care at DaniCare is led by Dr. Dolani Ajanaku, M.D. Dr. Ajanaku earned an M.D. from Rutgers University School of Medicine, completed general psychiatry residency training at USF/Stony Brook University, and completed advanced training in child and adolescent psychiatry at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, New York.

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Cost and insurance

To schedule an ADHD test, call us at (956) 266-8476. Our team checks your insurance and explains what you can expect to pay before your appointment, so there are no surprises. For ongoing psychiatric care, DaniCare works with plans including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Medicare, Medicaid (including Superior), Molina, Ambetter and TRICARE.

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ADHD by the numbers

ADHD is common, frequently identified late, and under-recognized in Hispanic communities — three reasons an evaluation is worth asking about rather than waiting out.

• 6.0%of U.S. adults — about 15.5 million people — had a current ADHD diagnosis in 2023, and 55.9% of them were first diagnosed at age 18 or older. CDC MMWR, 2024
• 8% vs 11%Hispanic children are diagnosed with ADHD less often than non-Hispanic children, a gap that reflects access to evaluation as much as actual differences in ADHD. CDC
• 170Texas counties had no licensed psychiatrist in 2023, and 246 of the state’s 254 counties are federally designated mental health shortage areas. Texas DSHS via Texas Tribune

Figures verified September 2026. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — only an evaluation can say whether ADHD explains what you are experiencing.

Serving Laredo and South Texas

In-person visits take place at our Laredo office. Telehealth ADHD evaluations are available to patients in surrounding communities, including:

• Laredo
• Rio Bravo
• El Cenizo
• Zapata
• San Ygnacio
• Hebbronville
• Encinal
• Cotulla
• Freer
• Carrizo Springs
• Eagle Pass
• Anywhere in Texas

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