FAQ's
What is a psychoeducational assessment and how will it help us?
An assessment can be beneficial to provide insight into a variety of childhood difficulties. For example, an individual may be having trouble with organization, may be distractible and forgetful, or may be having difficulty with academic progress or learning. A person may also be having mood concerns such as difficulty with anxiety or depression which may be impacting their success and functioning. The purpose of an evaluation is to understand each individual’s unique constellation of strengths and weaknesses to provide interventions to help them succeed. The results you will obtain will help you better understand how your child processes information and learns.
Cognitive/IQ Testing
Educational Testing
Behavioral Assessment for anxiety, depression, attention deficits
Cognitive/IQ Testing
Educational Testing
Behavioral Assessment for anxiety, depression, attention deficits
What is involved in an assessment?
Assessments include the following:
Completion of forms and standardized questionnaires to obtain background information about your child’s medical, developmental, and academic history as well as his or her social, emotional, and behavioral functioning.
An interview with you (the parent or guardian) to learn more about your concerns and to obtain more detailed and nuanced information about your child’s history and his or her current functioning.
Your child will complete multiple tests designed to assess his or her verbal abilities, visual-spatial skills, nonverbal reasoning abilities, working memory, processing speed, academic achievement, attention, learning, memory, executive functioning skills, visual-motor, and/or motor skills. The test battery will be individualized to your child’s needs. During testing, your child may be asked to answer questions, complete puzzle-like tasks, read, write, or complete math problems. Your child may be asked to complete questionnaires about his or her mood, behavior, and adjustment.
Your child’s teacher or teachers will be asked to complete questionnaires about your child’s behavior in the classroom.
Completion of forms and standardized questionnaires to obtain background information about your child’s medical, developmental, and academic history as well as his or her social, emotional, and behavioral functioning.
An interview with you (the parent or guardian) to learn more about your concerns and to obtain more detailed and nuanced information about your child’s history and his or her current functioning.
Your child will complete multiple tests designed to assess his or her verbal abilities, visual-spatial skills, nonverbal reasoning abilities, working memory, processing speed, academic achievement, attention, learning, memory, executive functioning skills, visual-motor, and/or motor skills. The test battery will be individualized to your child’s needs. During testing, your child may be asked to answer questions, complete puzzle-like tasks, read, write, or complete math problems. Your child may be asked to complete questionnaires about his or her mood, behavior, and adjustment.
Your child’s teacher or teachers will be asked to complete questionnaires about your child’s behavior in the classroom.
How long does an assessment take?
Assessments are typically completed in 2 sessions:
Testing session and parent interview : Please plan to set aside a full day for testing (9:00 am to 4:00 pm), with a short lunch break. You will be asked to complete parent questionnaires while your child is being tested.
Feedback session: The feedback appointment (one hour long) is for parents. Your child may also be asked to attend this appointment, depending on his or her age and the nature of the results and recommendations. You will receive a copy of the report during the feedback session. We will discuss the results and recommendations in detail and you will have the opportunity to ask any questions that you have.
Testing session and parent interview : Please plan to set aside a full day for testing (9:00 am to 4:00 pm), with a short lunch break. You will be asked to complete parent questionnaires while your child is being tested.
Feedback session: The feedback appointment (one hour long) is for parents. Your child may also be asked to attend this appointment, depending on his or her age and the nature of the results and recommendations. You will receive a copy of the report during the feedback session. We will discuss the results and recommendations in detail and you will have the opportunity to ask any questions that you have.
Will my child receive a diagnosis?
If your child meets criteria for a diagnosis, such as ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), a learning disability, depression, anxiety, or autism spectrum disorder, the diagnosis or diagnoses will be included in the written report that you receive. However, it is your choice as a parent to decide who to share this information with. The advantages and disadvantages of sharing this information in particular situations will be discussed in detail during the feedback session as it relates to your child’s individual needs.
How do I pay for treatment an assessment?
I am not in-network with any insurance companies and do not bill insurance companies directly. However, you will be provided with documentation for out-of-network benefits if you wish to seek reimbursement yourself. If your insurance plan includes out-of-network benefits, you may be able to receive partial reimbursement.
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