Can I do the ADHD assessment on my phone?

Yes, your phone handles the entire ADHD assessment

Yes, you can complete a Finding Focus ADHD assessment entirely from your phone. Every stage is designed to run in a mobile browser: booking, the pre-appointment intake questionnaires, uploading any documents you want your clinician to review, and the live video consultation itself. There is nothing to install and no specialized hardware to buy. Because our ADHD assessment and diagnosis is fully virtual and led by licensed Canadian nurse practitioners, your phone effectively becomes a private clinic you can use from anywhere in Canada.

This matters because the biggest barrier to getting assessed is usually time, not technology. Public wait lists for ADHD assessment in Canada often stretch one to two years or longer, and traditional private routes can mean travelling to an office during work hours. Doing the assessment on your phone removes that friction, you can work through intake on your commute or lunch break and join your appointment from home, supporting our goal of diagnosis in hours, not weeks, instead of years on a public wait list.

What you need on your phone is minimal

The technical requirements for a phone-based assessment are deliberately light. If your phone can already make a video call to a family member, it can almost certainly handle your appointment. Here is what to have ready:

• A reasonably modern smartphone (iPhone or Android) running an up-to-date operating system and browser such as Safari or Chrome.
• A working front-facing camera and microphone, your clinician needs to see and hear you clearly during the video visit, just as they would in person.
• A stable internet connection, either Wi-Fi or cellular data. Wi-Fi is usually steadier for video.
• A private, quiet space for the live appointment so you can speak openly and confidentially.
• A few minutes beforehand to confirm your identity and complete the intake forms.

If small screens or typing feel difficult, your phone's built-in accessibility tools can help: enlarge the text, switch on a screen reader, or use voice dictation to answer the intake questions out loud. Working on a device you already know well often makes the whole process feel calmer, which can matter when concentrating on forms is exactly the kind of task you find hard.

For a full checklist, see what technology you need for an online ADHD assessment. If you want to arrive prepared, our guide on how to prepare for an online ADHD assessment walks through what to gather in advance, such as notes on your symptoms and any past records.

Here is how a phone-based assessment works, step by step

From your phone, the process is straightforward and transparent from the very first step. Pricing is shown up front, and each stage flows into the next:

1. Book and check pricing. Choose a time online and review the cost before you commit. Assessments start at $399, affordable payment plans are available, and if you already have an ADHD diagnosis you may qualify for 50% off your initial consultation. See the full breakdown on our pricing page.
2. Complete your intake questionnaires. Answer DSM-5-TR-based, CADDRA-aligned questions about your symptoms, history, and daily functioning directly in your phone's browser. You can pause and return, your answers are saved to your account.
3. Upload any supporting documents. Snap a photo or attach files such as past report cards, previous assessments, or notes from someone who knows you well, straight from your phone's camera or files.
4. Meet your clinician over video. At your scheduled time, tap the secure link to join a private video appointment with a licensed Canadian nurse practitioner who reviews your information and asks follow-up questions.
5. Receive your results and next steps. After your clinician reviews everything, you receive your outcome and, where appropriate, a personalized treatment plan that can include medication management, CBT/DBT, school or work accommodations, or Disability Tax Credit (DTC) forms.

Not ready to book? You can start with our free ADHD test on the same device to see whether a full assessment makes sense for you. Any medication that may follow a diagnosis is prescribed at the clinician's discretion and in line with provincial rules for controlled medications.

Phone, tablet, or computer, all three work

Your phone is fully capable, but it is not your only option. Whatever device feels most comfortable will work equally well, because the assessment adapts to the screen you have. Here is how the common choices compare:

The same flexibility applies to younger patients. Youth assessments for ages 12–17 are currently available in Ontario only and can also be completed by phone, tablet, or computer, while adult ADHD and mental-health care is available across Canada for all ages, including those 65 and over. Whichever device a family chooses, the experience and the standard of care stay the same.

If your device or connection ever feels like a barrier, you do not have to figure it out alone. Our team can help you get set up before your appointment, reach out at 1-866-506-9203 or support@findfocusnow.com, and we will make sure you are ready for your visit.