ADHD Treatment in Manchester, CT — When Getting Your Kid Evaluated Turns the Mirror on You

Manchester parents know the routine: school calls, a teacher's note, maybe a referral for an evaluation. You go through the process for your child — and somewhere in the middle of reading the symptom checklist, you stop. Because that list? That's you. The forgetfulness, the time blindness, the difficulty finishing things you start, the way a boring task can feel physically impossible to begin. ADHD runs in families. And it's very common for Manchester parents to arrive at their child's evaluation and realize — maybe for the first time — that they've been managing the same thing their whole lives without a name for it. Sindhia Shyras, APRN is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with nine years of clinical experience. She sees adults across Connecticut via telehealth and in person at 1 Liberty Sq, Suite 301 in New Britain — about 20 minutes from Manchester.

Adult ADHD Looks Different Than You Might Expect

Most adults picture ADHD as the hyperactive kid bouncing off the walls. But that's rarely what it looks like in a Manchester parent juggling two kids, a job, and a household. Adult ADHD tends to show up quietly: the pile of paperwork that never gets filed, the appointments that slip through even with reminders, the emotional overreaction you can't quite explain. Women with ADHD especially tend to internalize it — anxiety, self-criticism, and chronic overwhelm often cover for what's actually a focus and executive function problem. And because they weren't bouncing off walls in third grade, nobody caught it.

What Treatment Actually Involves

It starts with a real conversation — a clinical interview with Sindhia about when these patterns started, how they've played out across different areas of your life, and what's happening right now. No brain scans, no lengthy test batteries. ADHD is diagnosed clinically, and usually one or two sessions is enough to have a clear answer. From there, treatment might be stimulant medication like Adderall, Vyvanse, or Concerta — or non-stimulants like Strattera, Wellbutrin, or Qelbree if that's a better fit for your history. Follow-up appointments keep things dialed in as your Manchester life evolves. Aetna, Cigna, Husky Health, Medicaid, United Healthcare, Anthem, ConnectiCare, and self-pay are all accepted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Sindhia is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, fully licensed in Connecticut to evaluate, diagnose, and prescribe for ADHD — including stimulant medications. You don't need an MD referral or a separate neuropsychologist visit to get a proper workup. Psychiatric NPs handle the full scope of evaluation and medication management. Many Manchester patients are surprised to learn the process can start and finish within the same practice.

It's worth considering. ADHD has a strong genetic component — if your child has it, there's a real chance one or both parents do too. A lot of Manchester parents who bring their kids in for evaluation recognize themselves in the symptom descriptions and decide to look into it for themselves. Getting evaluated doesn't mean you have ADHD. But if you do, knowing changes things — at work, at home, and in how you support your kid through the same challenges.

Yes, for established patients. Once Sindhia has completed your evaluation and you're established in the practice, stimulant medications can be prescribed and managed via telehealth. She's CT-licensed and the practice handles Schedule II requirements as part of the normal workflow. Manchester patients don't need to make a separate in-person trip just to manage a prescription — the whole process is built to work efficiently over telehealth.

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