Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder that primarily affects a person's ability to pay attention, control impulsive behaviors, and regulate hyperactivity. ADHD is usually diagnosed in childhood, but its symptoms can persist into adolescence and adulthood.
ADHD Resources for Stanford Students
Counseling and Psychological Services
(CAPS)
- CAPS offers ADHD consultations to support students in connecting with assessments, academic support and other campus resources.
How to connect: Complete the form and call CAPS at (650) 723-3785 to request an ADHD initial consultation with one of our clinicians.
Cost: FREE for Stanford students
- CAPS offers referral support for students who have been diagnosed with ADHD and are interested in continuing medication treatment and are not interested in an ADHD consultation.
How to connect: Call CAPS at (650) 723-3785 and request referral options for ADHD medication treatment
Cost: FREE for Stanford students
Schwab Learning Center at Children’s Health Council
(SLC@CHC)
- 1:1 coaching for school and work (strategies for optimizing performance and attention)
- Psychoeducational evaluations as indicated for learning disabilities and ADHD
- Post-evaluation counseling sessions to explain diagnosis and recommend solutions
- Referrals for psychiatry services (e.g., medication management) as indicated
- Referrals for psychological services (e.g., anxiety, depression) as indicated
Cost: FREE (no age limits for Stanford students)
Student eligibility for learning specialist sessions:
- Must have suspected or diagnosed LD and/or ADHD
Student eligibility for evaluations:
- Must have formal referral from CAPS to receive priority scheduling
- Must have at least 1 year of remaining enrollment
- Must meet with a learning specialist at least 3 times
Cost: FREE (no age limits for Stanford students)
How to connect: Call CAPS (650) 723-3785 and request a consultation visit to discuss a referral to Schwab (see above). Then:
ADHD Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic at Stanford Health Care
(ADHD at SHC)
- Diagnostic assessments
- Medication initiation and adjustment
- ADHD at SHC may refer to SLC@CHC for further support as indicated
Cost:
Determined by insurance, $25 co-pay for Cardinal Care
How to connect: Complete the form and Call SHC Psychiatry Intake, (650) 498-9111 (option #2 for students) or register with the DOP.
ADHD Psychological Services Program, ADAPT Clinic at Stanford Health Care (SHC)
(ADAPT at SHC)
- Diagnostic Evaluations
- Individual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for ADHD
- Group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for ADHD
- Executive Functioning Skills Training
Cost:
Determined by insurance, $25 co-pay for Cardinal Care
How to connect: Call the SHC Psychiatry Intake at 650-498-9111 (options #2 for students) and request ADHD services through Dr. Kan Long in the ADAPT Clinic or register with the DOP.
Center for Teaching and Learning
(CTL)
- Academic coaching (strategies for optimizing performance and attention)
- Workshops, study halls, and other resources
- Tutoring
- Structured programming for neurodiverse students, including students with ADHD and learning differences
Cost: FREE for Stanford students
Community Providers
- Therapy and/or medication visits with California providers off campus (including telemedicine).
Cost:
Per insurance
$25 co-pay for Cardinal Care visits
How to connect: Call CAPS at (650) 723-3785 and request referral options for providers who treat ADHD.
