Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the wait list?
Our current wait list is 8 to 12 months. Your waitlist status will be communicated to you every few months by email. Please check your email and stay in touch with our office manager should your needs change (e.g. you have found testing elsewhere).
How much does the evaluation cost?
The standard fee is $2000. We do offer a household income-based sliding scale.
How to pay?
Payment is made by credit card prior to the parent interview through a link in our welcome email.
How long does the testing take?
Testing is usually completed in 2 to 3 sessions, each lasting about 3 hours with breaks. We try to do all testing within a two-week period. Testing is offered primarily on weekdays with some Saturday availability. The testing is scheduled with your individual examiner and the days offered depend on their availability.
How long is the process from start to finish?
Our graduate student examiners complete assessment within an 8 to 10-week timeframe starting from the date of the parent interview. Case complexity and extenuating circumstances can change this timeline (like child illness, weather events, holidays etc.).
Does my child have to miss school?
Yes, your child will need to miss school for some or all the testing.
Do you offer testing in the summer?
No, at this point we only complete evaluations from late August through May.
Do you take insurance?
No, we do not take insurance. You will receive a receipt at the completion of testing with all services and service codes to submit to insurance. Because our examiners are graduate students working under supervision, insurance rarely covers the cost of the evaluation.
What is the difference between psychoeducational testing and neuropsychological testing?
Traditionally, neuropsychological testing is done when there is a neurological question (brain injury, concussion), or there was a medical event or concern, and these evaluations are typically done in a hospital or outpatient setting. Presently, the term has trickled into private practices because the clinicians use some of the same instruments that look at neuropsychological functioning for everyday problems like attention, memory, etc. Questions regarding cognitive processing issues veer into neuropsychological territory. For example, attention is a construct often measured with a neuropsychological instrument. We understand how neuropsychological processes impact a child’s learning and development. We conduct “psychoeducational testing” because psychological processes can impact academic skills.