Yes! Caregivers are often involved in all stages of the assessment process. At intake, we meet with you for a thorough interview to get a full history and background of concerns. Caregivers also provide their input through questionnaires provided by the clinician.

On evaluation days, caregivers bring their child to the clinic for testing. We kindly request that you stay for the testing session in case your child needs support to become comfortable or a trip to the restroom. Sometimes we have caregivers join us for portions of the testing. Finally, caregivers meet with the clinician for the feedback session to learn about and discuss the findings of the evaluation.

Ideally, we aim for a 6-week period from the first session (intake) to the feedback session. As long as all paperwork has been completed and payment has been made in full, the report is then emailed to you within two weeks after the feedback session.

Please be aware that this is an ideal scenario. Delays can occur with various parts of the process, like scheduling and paperwork. We do everything we can to stay as close to that time frame as possible. If there is an extenuating circumstance, a diagnosis letter can be provided shortly after the final testing day. 

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The length of the testing day can vary depending on the focus and scope of the evaluation. In general, you can expect your child to be in our office for 3 to 6 hours, including a break for lunch. Some evaluations are shorter, while others require more in-depth assessment. If your child needs a longer evaluation but has difficulty managing that amount of time in one day, that’s absolutely okay; we can always split testing across two days to ensure your child is comfortable and supported throughout the process.

A comprehensive pediatric neuropsychological evaluation differs from an educational evaluation conducted in a public school in several key ways. While educational evaluations primarily focus on academic performance and learning disabilities within the context of the classroom, a neuropsychological evaluation provides a deeper assessment of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning. This type of evaluation examines various domains, including memory, attention, language, and executive functioning, through a combination of standardized tests and behavioral observations.

Additionally, neuropsychological evaluations consider the child’s neurological and developmental history, offering insights into how these factors may impact overall functioning, while educational evaluations typically concentrate on identifying specific learning needs and determining eligibility for special education services. Finally, a private neuropsychological evaluation can produce medical diagnoses, including ADHD and Autism, while a school evaluation cannot. 

Yes! Our Comprehensive Care Management consultation service was designed specifically to address this challenge. Evaluations often come with numerous recommendations, and when multiple evaluations are involved, these suggestions can feel overwhelming or even conflicting. Our experienced psychologists will review all relevant information and conduct an intake session to understand your specific concerns and needs. Together, we’ll integrate the findings and create a clear, actionable plan, ensuring your child benefits fully from the recommendations and interventions provided.

A second opinion can be conducted immediately depending on the nature of the question being re-evaluated. Some tests cannot be repeated and others may not need to be repeated, however, there are multiple versions of certain tests that can be administered immediately without issue. A clinician can review your previous evaluation and discuss with you what makes sense to re-administer. Get in touch with us and we can see how we can help!