Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in a complete psychological evaluation?
Areas of Assessment:
How should I explain the evaluation to my child or adolescent?
You can say that the psychologist is interested in how students learn and that we want to help students and parents discover how to make learning easier and more enjoyable.
Students do not pass or fail the evaluation or receive an overall “grade.” The evaluation is designed to determine how they can do their best learning.
Most students enjoy the testing process.
The psychologist has seen many students your age (and or with similar problems or from your school).
If the student is aware that they are having problems in school, they are often relieved to know help is being sought.
Who Receives the Results of the Evaluation?
You receive the results and the psychologist cannot share the results with anyone other than the parent(s) or legal guardian of a child or adolescent or with a young adult age 18 or over without express written permission.
In most cases, sharing the report with school personnel is helpful, but this is only done with written permission.
Do You Prescribe Medication?
No, psychologists do not prescribe medication. Your own family doctor or pediatrician may do so, and sometimes a referral to a psychiatrist is helpful. Many problems can be addressed without medication. However, a medical consultation to discuss the possibility of medication is sometimes valuable. In that case, we can provide references for you to read about your child’s condition so that you can have an informed discussion and ask relevant questions.
What are your fees?
Our fees vary according to the type of service provided. Please contact us directly using our individual contact information to discuss the fees for the services you need.
Payment by check is preferred. We do accept MasterCard and Visa payments for complete psychological evaluations only.
Do you accept insurance?
We do not participate in any insurance panels. Many insurance companies do not cover psychological testing for developmental delays or learning problems, as they consider these services “educational” rather than “medical,” even for “in-network” providers. You have more control over the confidentiality of your treatment records when insurance companies and managed care companies are not involved in the payment process.
A detailed state of fees is provided for clients to submit to insurance companies for reimbursement.
- A careful history gathered via questionnaires and interview (see below)
- A review of school records and previous testing
- A feedback session with parent(s)
- A feedback session with the child or adolescent
- Consultation with school personnel
- A detailed written report with a summary of learning strengths and weaknesses and recommendations to maximize the student’s learning potential. The report should provide a practical “road-map” for addressing the presenting concerns
Areas of Assessment:
- Intellectual abilities
- Academic Achievement
- Language
- Visual-Motor skills
- Visual Reasoning
- Memory
- Attention and Executive Functioning
- Emotional and Behavioral Functioning
How should I explain the evaluation to my child or adolescent?
You can say that the psychologist is interested in how students learn and that we want to help students and parents discover how to make learning easier and more enjoyable.
Students do not pass or fail the evaluation or receive an overall “grade.” The evaluation is designed to determine how they can do their best learning.
Most students enjoy the testing process.
The psychologist has seen many students your age (and or with similar problems or from your school).
If the student is aware that they are having problems in school, they are often relieved to know help is being sought.
Who Receives the Results of the Evaluation?
You receive the results and the psychologist cannot share the results with anyone other than the parent(s) or legal guardian of a child or adolescent or with a young adult age 18 or over without express written permission.
In most cases, sharing the report with school personnel is helpful, but this is only done with written permission.
Do You Prescribe Medication?
No, psychologists do not prescribe medication. Your own family doctor or pediatrician may do so, and sometimes a referral to a psychiatrist is helpful. Many problems can be addressed without medication. However, a medical consultation to discuss the possibility of medication is sometimes valuable. In that case, we can provide references for you to read about your child’s condition so that you can have an informed discussion and ask relevant questions.
What are your fees?
Our fees vary according to the type of service provided. Please contact us directly using our individual contact information to discuss the fees for the services you need.
Payment by check is preferred. We do accept MasterCard and Visa payments for complete psychological evaluations only.
Do you accept insurance?
We do not participate in any insurance panels. Many insurance companies do not cover psychological testing for developmental delays or learning problems, as they consider these services “educational” rather than “medical,” even for “in-network” providers. You have more control over the confidentiality of your treatment records when insurance companies and managed care companies are not involved in the payment process.
A detailed state of fees is provided for clients to submit to insurance companies for reimbursement.