Evaluations

We provide evaluations for school-aged children and adult clients. Our clinicians' multifaceted experience provide the foundation for a comprehensive and individualized assessment for you or your child.  We believe a comprehensive evaluation considers the whole person.   

As a team of experts in our fields with over 55 years of experience in the field of education, we work collaboratively to ensure each evaluation considers the whole person as a unique individual with strengths that can be built on to address the weaknesses.  

Clients Served

Children (Ages 5-12)

Adolescents (Ages 13-19)

Adults (Ages 20+)

Public & Private Schools

Types of Evaluations

Psychoeducational Evaluation

Our comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations include: parent / guardian interview, review of school and medical records, a school observation, one-on-one standardized testing, rating scales / scoring, a written report with diagnostic impressions and recommendations, and a one hour review with you regarding the findings and recommendations. The results of our evaluations include clinical diagnoses and educational recommendations that may be used by the school district to determine necessary services for your child to fully benefit from their education, such as the development of an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). 

As part of our evaluations, we provide educational / service recommendations as well as clinical diagnoses for disorders such as:

Neuropsychological Assessment

A school neuropsychological assessment integrates education and neuropsychology principles. It is a more in-depth assessment that examines neurocognitive functioning in areas such as attention, executive functioning, memory, auditory, visuospatial, and sensorimotor skills that impact learning.  The goal of this type of assessment is to better understand a complex learning profile, which may or may not have been impacted by neurodevelopmental risks, neurological differences, or congenital or acquired brain injury, and therefore be able to provide more precise recommendations on interventions or next steps. 

Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE)

At times, parents and school districts / agencies do not agree about a child's educational needs. When a second opinion is needed to help resolve the disagreement, we can provide an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE).

An Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) is a psychoeducational evaluation, sometimes called a special education evaluation, that is funded by your school district / agency as the result of a disagreement that you may have regarding the psychoeducational assessment results that were conducted by your school district / agency. 

An IEE is an independent psychoeducational evaluation meant to be an unbiased "second opinion" for you and your child's school team to consider. 

To obtain an IEE, your school district / agency will have needed to conduct their own school-based psychoeducational evaluation for your child. After a school-based psychoeducational evaluation is conducted and if you disagree with the results that your child's team presented to you, you may request an IEE by stating to the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team or submitting in writing that you would like to request an IEE. Your school district / agency will then provide you with a list of providers that you may choose from or you may elect your own provider to conduct the IEE. 

Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)

Behavior is communication.  When an individual demonstrates behaviors that significantly hinder their ability to learn and function in their environment and in their relationships, we provide a functional behavioral assessment to figure out what your child is communicating by those behavioral challenges.  Once the cause of the behavior has been determined, then a positive behavior intervention plan (BIP) is developed to help the individual learn to communicate their needs in more effective ways.  

Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS) Evaluation and Risk Assessment

When an individual reports or demonstrates behaviors that lead to concerns about their ability to regulate their emotions and/or cope with life stressors in an adaptive manner, we provide diagnostic clarification, consultation regarding risk of violence towards others and self, and treatment recommendations.

Clinical Psychological Evaluation

Our team of licensed psychologists specializes in providing comprehensive assessments for conditions such as autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, and more. Our assessments include standardized tests, behavioral observations, and thorough evaluations of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning--depending on your referral concern. Our goal is to provide accurate clinical diagnoses and tailored recommendations for interventions and support strategies. Our detailed assessment reports help parents and individuals understand their or their child's condition and guide appropriate interventions to promote their well-being. (A clinical psychological evaluation differs from a psychoeducational evaluation in that it does not determine an individual's need for special education services).

Testing for Exam Accommodations

Our comprehensive assessment process is designed to help young adults access appropriate accommodations for exams in higher education settings. Our assessment reports are tailored to meet the requirements of college and university disability services offices as well as testing agencies, providing clear and detailed recommendations for appropriate exam accommodations, such as extended time, separate testing environment, or other reasonable adjustments. We also work closely with college-age adults and parents to help them understand their rights under relevant laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and provide guidance on the accommodation request process. We understand the challenges that college-age adults and parents may face in navigating the exam accommodation process, and we strive to provide timely and effective assessments to support their academic success.

Assessment Fees

We are not providers for any insurance plan. We will provide you with a billing summary which indicates dates, services, and the fees paid, if you would like to try to submit to your insurance. 

Our assessment services are provided at $275 / hour with most psychoeducational evaluations requiring 18-20 hours of service 

Our Expert Witness Consultation services are provided at $375/hour and a retainer is required to hold hearing dates.

Cancellation Policy:  To cancel a scheduled appointment, a minimum of 24 hours in advance of your session is required. If prior and timely notification is not given, the fee is charged for the missed session.