Springboard Clinic Alternatives

Written by Springboard Clinic
November 18, 2025

Comparing Options for ADHD Assessment and Support in Ontario

Choosing the right ADHD assessment or support provider is an important decision. Whether you’re exploring help for yourself, your child, or a loved one, you want clarity, expertise, and a process that feels supportive from start to finish.

If you’re searching for Springboard clinic alternatives, this guide breaks down what people typically consider, including platforms like FastTreat and Frida, as well as private psychology clinics across Ontario that offer both in-person and virtual assessments. Our goal is to help you understand your options and to highlight where Springboard’s approach may feel like the right fit for you.

What Springboard ADHD Clinic Offers

Springboard Clinic provides:

ADHD assessments for adults, adolescents, and children, including options that DON’T require a doctor’s referral
Fast, One-Day ADHD assessments combining psychology and medical expertise
Psychoeducational and Giftedness assessments for youth and adults
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessments
Memory testing
Executive function coaching
ADHD Coaching, therapy and ongoing support
In-person care in Toronto and Oakville
Virtual services available across Ontario

Springboard is designed around whole-person care – not just diagnosis, but understanding your unique learning profile, strengths, challenges in the context of your life and next steps to help you thrive.

FasTreat ADHD

What FasTreat Offers

FasTreat is a virtual platform focused on:

Medication management
Brief assessments
Subscription-based care
Quick appointment access

Who It Works Well For

People looking for a lower-cost, primarily medical pathway, especially adults who want fast access to medication or ongoing prescriptions.

Springboard's Point of Difference

FastTreat offers convenience and speed. Springboard focuses on deeper clinical clarity, multidisciplinary assessment, and ongoing support for people who want a more holistic understanding of ADHD and its related traits.

Want to explore more? Check out this blog post to see how Springboard and Fastreat compare.

Frida ADHD Clinic

What Frida Offers

Frida is a large virtual mental-health platform providing:

Virtual ADHD assessments
Medication management
Therapy options
Subscription and. pay-per-service pathways

Who It Works Well For

Adults who prefer a fully digital experience and want access to medication management within a single app-based platform.

Springboard's Point of Difference

Frida offers a strong virtual ecosystem. Springboard offers both in-person and virtual options plus a relationship-driven model with psychologists, medical clinicians, therapists, and executive function coaches working collaboratively.

Want to learn more about how Springboard and Frida compare? Check out this blog post.

Private Psychology Clinics (e.g., Possibilities Clinic, The ADHD Clinic, and Similar Assessment Providers)

Ontario has many excellent private clinics offering ADHD and psychoeducational assessments. Clinics such as Possibilities Clinic, The ADHD Clinic, and other specialty practices across Toronto, Oakville, and the GTA provide:

Comprehensive psychological assessments

Options for both virtual and in-person testing

Expertise in ADHD, co-occuring mental health conditions, learning differences, and neurodevelopment

Detailed written reports and recommendations

These clinics are reputable, established, and trusted by many families and adults seeking in-depth evaluations–and are also regularly referred to by family doctors and pediatricians in the community.

Springboard's Point of Difference

Since many Ontario ADHD clinics offer some or all of the same services, the distinction isn’t in the checklist. It’s in Springboard’s integrated, whole-clinic model and the highly specialized, personal, and consistently high-quality experience clients tell us makes the biggest difference.

1. Integrated Medical and Psychological Assessment

Springboard blends the strengths of psychologists and medical clinicians to give clients a complete picture of their symptoms and needs. This integrated lens helps clarify complex presentations — including anxiety, burnout, sleep issues, giftedness, learning differences, memory concerns, and executive function challenges.

2. Thoughtful, Guided Intake (always free)

Every client starts with a complimentary 30-minute intake call with highly trained expert.
This is a chance to:

Ask questions

Understand your options

Learn which assessment or support path makes sense

This conversation is designed to reduce anxiety and help you feel confident in next steps.

3. Post-Assessment Support You Can Actually Use

Springboard is known for translating insights into action, including:

Executive function coaching

Therapy

Support with school or workplace accommodations

Practical strategies tailored to your life

Coordination across clinicians for smooth continuity of care

Many individuals and families choose Springboard ADHD Clinic because they want a clinic that supports them after the assessment — not just during it.

4. One-Day Assessments

A unique offering at Springboard, the One-Day ADHD Assessment provides a structured, evidence-based pathway for children, teens, and adults who want comprehensive clarity with minimal disruption to daily life. The full assessment happens in a single coordinated day, reducing time away from work, school, and family responsibilities, with results often available within 1-3 days depending on complexity.

This option works especially well for:

Busy professionals

Students or parents juggling demanding schedules

Individuals unsure whether their symptoms stem from ADHD, anxiety, giftedness, burnout, or a combination

It’s an efficient process — but still grounded in rigorous, multidisciplinary evaluation.

5. Support for Adults, Teens and Children

While some clinics specialize in particular age groups, Springboard supports:

Adults navigating work, relationships, and life challenges

Teens preparing for university and young adulthood

Children developing emotional regulation, learning skills, and executive function

Families seeking clarity across developmental stages

It’s a full lifespan model that supports individuals at every stage—from childhood through adulthood.

6. A Compassionate, Relationship-Based Approach

Springboard Clinic prioritizes warmth, clarity, and consistent connection. You are guided through each step by people who care deeply about reducing overwhelm and helping you make informed decisions.

Many clients describe Springboard as the place where they “finally felt understood.”

Which Option is Right for You?

Each provider mentioned on this page offers something valuable. The right choice depends on what you’re hoping to learn, how you prefer to receive care, and the level of support you want after diagnosis.

People tend to choose Springboard when they’re looking for:

A clear, comprehensive understanding of ADHD and how it overlaps with or differs from related concerns like anxiety, giftedness, learning differences, trauma, burnout, and executive function challenges