Who this evaluation is for
I specialize in assessing individuals with suspected learning differences, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, executive functioning challenges, and other neurodevelopmental concerns. My evaluations help parents, students, schools, colleges, and graduate programs better understand why an individual may be struggling academically, socially, emotionally, or behaviorally and what supports, accommodations, and interventions may be most appropriate moving forward.
I provide comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations for school-aged students, college students, graduate students, and adults, and have conducted private evaluations both within my own practice and within a Developmental Pediatrician's practice, specializing in assessments of students and adults with suspected dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, executive functioning challenges, and other neurodevelopmental differences.
Autism is frequently evaluated alongside attention and learning concerns rather than in isolation, which is why the published fee covers a comprehensive autism, ADHD and learning evaluation. Children and adolescents are usually referred by a parent, an educational advocate, a school, a school counselor, a physician or an attorney. Adults more often come on their own, sometimes after years of suspecting an explanation they have never had confirmed.
What the evaluation includes
Comprehensive evaluations include:
- Intake interview
- Record review
- Standardized testing
- Behavioral and rating scale measures
- Collaboration with relevant professionals when appropriate
- Comprehensive written report
- Feedback meeting with findings and recommendations
How the process works
The intake appointment takes place either by phone or via Zoom. The goal is to gather information regarding the student's or adult client's current concerns, developmental and educational history, previous supports or accommodations, and goals for the assessment. Intake appointments typically last between 30 minutes and one hour.
Parents, college students, graduate students, and adult clients complete secure electronic intake forms, developmental and background history forms, and consent paperwork sent through a secure portal. Relevant records are collected electronically and may include report cards and transcripts, Student Study Team (SST) documents, IEPs and 504 Plans, previous assessments, standardized testing records, college accommodation documentation, and medical or mental health records relevant to the referral concerns.
When appropriate, release forms are signed to allow collaboration with teachers, professors, therapists, physicians, psychiatrists, academic support staff, or other professionals involved in the case.
Testing is individualized based on the referral concerns and areas being assessed. Depending on the client's stamina, attention, and testing needs, three to four testing sessions may be required, with each appointment typically lasting between two and three hours. Testing appointments for school-aged students are generally scheduled after school or during the school day. College students and adults are typically scheduled during weekday daytime hours.
For school-aged students, it is often helpful to observe the student in the academic setting, particularly during an area of greatest difficulty. School observations are typically about one hour in length and are coordinated collaboratively with the family and school team. For college students or adults, additional consultation, record review, or collateral interviews may be conducted when appropriate to better understand functioning across settings.
After testing and record review are completed, a comprehensive written report is prepared. During the feedback meeting, assessment findings, diagnoses (when appropriate), strengths, areas of difficulty, and recommendations are reviewed in detail. Time is also provided for questions and discussion regarding next steps, accommodations, interventions, educational planning, and support recommendations.
What it costs
Comprehensive Autism, ADHD, and Learning Evaluation: $6,000–$7,000.
Assessment fees vary depending on the complexity of the referral concerns, the amount of record review required, the number of testing sessions needed, and whether accommodations documentation is being requested for college, graduate school, or standardized examinations. Because every evaluation is individualized, a more specific fee estimate is provided following the initial intake consultation.
Services are provided on a private-pay basis. Payment and insurance reimbursement are the responsibility of the client. While I am not contracted with insurance companies, some clients may be eligible for partial reimbursement for out-of-network services depending on their individual insurance plan. Upon request, a detailed receipt or superbill can be provided for clients to submit directly to their insurance company for possible reimbursement.
Full fee ranges, the cancellation policy and payment methods are on the Scope of Service and Payment page.
Scope of practice
I am a Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP #2496). An evaluation produces findings, diagnostic clarification where appropriate, and written recommendations. It does not include prescribing, and decisions about medical treatment rest with your physician.