Evaluations typically involve:
- When you contact me, we will discuss your needs and concerns, and I will determine whether I can provide the type of evaluation needed. In the case of separated or divorced parents, it is best if both parents agree to the evaluation. I will always try to conduct parent sessions with both parents present. Sometimes we use telehealth for this if that is more comfortable.
- Because I usually need quite a bit of background history and developmental information in order to understand his or her current difficulties, I will have parents complete paperwork through my patient portal to help me gather this information. This is also true for people who are over 18 years of age, but in these cases I will have you sign a release form so I can contact your parents.
- The first visit is typically a 1 to 1.5 hour parent intake session, conducted without the child. Young adult clients are often present at these appointments.
- The second and third visits are 2 to 4 hours of testing focused on identified concerns. Sometimes this must be done over more than 2 visits
- The final visit is a 1.5 hour parent feedback session in which diagnoses and recommendations are discussed.
- Within 1-2 weeks of the parent feedback session, you will receive a comprehensive, individualized report that provides information in a format that is fully understandable and useful to you, and to professionals and educators who may work with your child.