Children & Teens · Laredo, TX
Child & Teen ADHD Evaluation in Laredo, TX
If school has become a daily battle, an evaluation can tell you what is really going on. Psychiatrist-led ADHD evaluations for children and teens, in person in Laredo or by secure telehealth.
In short: DaniCare evaluates children and teens for ADHD in Laredo, Texas, in person or by telehealth, with a parent taking part. You receive a written report you can share with your child's school to support a 504 plan or IEP request. Call (956) 266-8476 to start.
- Children & teens
- Parents take part
- Written report you can share
- In person or telehealth
When parents in Laredo ask about ADHD
Most families do not start with the word ADHD. They start with a teacher's note, a report card that does not match how bright their child is, homework that takes three hours, or a fourth-grader who is trying hard and still cannot sit still.
Those patterns can come from ADHD. They can also come from anxiety, a learning difference such as dyslexia, sleep problems, hearing or vision trouble, or big changes at home. An evaluation exists to tell these apart, because the right help depends on the right answer.
What we look at
ADHD looks different at different ages, and it can look different at school than it does at home. That is why an evaluation gathers information from more than one place.
Younger children
- Cannot stay seated or wait for a turn
- Loses jackets, homework, and school supplies
- Needs constant reminders to start or finish tasks
- Blurts out answers or interrupts
- Big reactions to small frustrations
Teens
- Missing assignments even when they studied
- Putting off work until the night before
- Trouble following long lectures or instructions
- Losing track of time, chronic lateness
- Frustration, low confidence, or giving up on school
Symptoms need to show up in more than one setting, last over time, and get in the way of daily life before ADHD is diagnosed. That is the difference between a busy child and a child who needs support.
How the evaluation works for a child or teen
You tell us what is happening
Fill out the short online request. Our team calls you within one business day to schedule and answer questions before anything is booked.
Comprehensive assessment
We look at attention, focus, memory, and behavior, how they show up at home and at school, developmental and medical history, and conditions that can look like ADHD.
Written report
You receive a clear report of the findings and recommendations, in writing, that you can keep and share with your child's school.
Review with the psychiatrist
Your psychiatrist goes through the report with you as part of a full psychiatric evaluation, explains what it means for your child, and lays out the options.
A parent or guardian takes part throughout. For school-age children, teacher input and report cards are especially useful.
School support in Laredo: 504 plans and IEPs
A diagnosis can open the door to formal school support. In Texas public schools, including Laredo ISD and United ISD, accommodations usually come through a Section 504 plan, and sometimes through special education services (an IEP) when a disability affects learning.
Common ADHD accommodations include extra time on tests, a seat away from distractions, instructions broken into steps, and checking that assignments are written down. Schools run their own evaluation process for eligibility, and your written clinical report gives the 504 committee real documentation to work from.
Ask your child's school counselor how to request a 504 meeting. You can bring the report from DaniCare with you.
Treatment options for children and teens
If ADHD is diagnosed, the plan is built around your child's age, symptoms, health history, and what matters to your family. It may include:
- Parent-focused strategies for routines, homework, and behavior at home.
- Support for what often comes with ADHD: anxiety, low mood, or sleep problems.
- Medication management when appropriate, with follow-up visits to check how it is working, monitor growth and side effects, and adjust the dose.
- Documentation for school accommodations such as a 504 plan.
Many parents worry about medication. Not every child needs it, nothing is prescribed without a full evaluation, and your psychiatrist will walk you through the options, including what happens if you would rather start without it.
In person in Laredo, or by telehealth
Visit us at Laredo Medical Center, 1700 E Saunders St, Suite B270, or meet the psychiatrist by secure video from home. Telehealth appointments are available to patients located anywhere in Texas, which helps when a parent cannot miss a full day of work or the family lives outside Laredo.
Your child's psychiatrist
Care at DaniCare is led by Dr. Dolani Ajanaku, M.D., who completed advanced training in child and adolescent psychiatry at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, New York, after general psychiatry residency training at USF/Stony Brook University and an M.D. from Rutgers University School of Medicine.
What to bring
- Recent report cards and any notes or emails from teachers
- Any previous evaluations, testing, or school paperwork (504 plan, IEP)
- A list of current medications and supplements
- Notes on when you first noticed the difficulties and where they happen most
Do not worry if you do not have all of it. Bring what you have and we will work from there.
ADHD in children: the numbers
ADHD is one of the most common childhood conditions, and Hispanic children are diagnosed less often than their peers — not because they have ADHD less often, but because they are evaluated less often.
- 11.7%of U.S. children aged 3–17 — about 7 million — have a current ADHD diagnosis. CDC
- 8%of Hispanic children have been diagnosed with ADHD, compared with 11% of non-Hispanic children. CDC
- 13% vs 7%boys are diagnosed at nearly twice the rate of girls, which is part of why inattentive ADHD in girls is often missed until the teen years. CDC
Figures verified September 2026. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — only an evaluation can tell you whether ADHD explains your child’s difficulties.
Serving families in Laredo and South Texas
In-person visits take place at our Laredo office. Telehealth evaluations for children and teens are available to families across the region, including:
- Laredo
- Rio Bravo
- El Cenizo
- Zapata
- San Ygnacio
- Hebbronville
- Encinal
- Cotulla
- Carrizo Springs
- Eagle Pass
- Anywhere in Texas
Our Laredo office
DaniCare PsychiatryLaredo Medical Center
1700 E Saunders St, Suite B270
Laredo, TX 78041-5401
Phone: (956) 266-8476
Child ADHD evaluations in Laredo: frequently asked questions
How young can a child be evaluated for ADHD?
ADHD is often identified in early school years, when demands on attention and sitting still increase, but concerns can be raised earlier. Call our team at (956) 266-8476 and we will tell you whether an evaluation makes sense for your child's age and what to expect.
Does the school have to accept the evaluation?
Schools run their own eligibility process for a 504 plan or special education services. A written clinical evaluation is documentation the school committee can consider, and it often helps move the conversation forward, but the school makes its own determination.
Can my child be evaluated by video?
Yes. Telehealth evaluations are available for children and teens located in Texas at the time of the appointment, with a parent or guardian taking part. You can also come to our Laredo office in person.
Will my child be put on medication?
Not automatically. Medication decisions come only after a full evaluation, and not every child with ADHD needs it. Your psychiatrist will explain the options, the follow-up schedule, and what to watch for, so you can decide together.
Do you speak Spanish?
Call our team at (956) 266-8476 and we will arrange what your family needs for the appointment. You can also read this page in Spanish.
What does it cost?
Call us at (956) 266-8476 to schedule your child's ADHD test. Our team checks your insurance and explains what you can expect to pay before the appointment. Ongoing psychiatric care is available with plans including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Medicare, Medicaid (including Superior), Molina, Ambetter and TRICARE.
This page is for general information and is not a diagnosis or medical advice. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911.
