Please note that for most of the assessments offered through the Neurodiversity Clinic a prescreening assessment is required. The cost of the prescreening assessment is $100 and is non-refundable. However, the $100 will be applied to any out of pocket costs including copayments and deductibles. The prescreening assessment is not required for assessments for age-related cognitive decline. We participate with most major health insurance plans.
To begin the process of getting an assessment, please click on the order screening button on the right hand side of this page. You will be prompted to provide us with basic information that includes insurance (if applicable) and the names and contact data for people who will be providing information for the assessment (e.g., other parent, teacher, etc).
- ADHD Assessment - Child
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that begins in childhood and involves psychological and behavioral features that can impact all aspects of life, including school, work, and relationships.
It is characterized by persistent symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity.
Service
We accept most commercial insurance plans. The insurance companies set the fee schedule for services they cover.
The costs listed are for those who are paying privately. If you do not have insurance, the cost of the assessment is $650 which includes the $100 assessment fee.
The assessment of ADHD is a two-step process.
The Screening Assessment is the initial step in the formal Diagnostic Assessment procedure. After the screening assessment is completed we will contact you with options to proceed with an assessment. When you are ready to proceed, you can click on the order button on the right of this page and you will be given the opportunity to provide the required information.
Assessment Process
Collecting Information
The assessment of children involves collecting information about how the child functions in more than one setting by using a variety of questionnaires.
Typically we have one or more family members provide information about how the child functions in the home setting, and we have one or more people from the school complete questionnaires about how the child functions in the school setting. If someone from the school is not available, a person who sees the child regularly outside of the home can be used as an alternative source of information. The goal is to collect the information from the various sources before the child is seen for the assessment.
AppointmentWhen all of the questionnaires are completed, we will reach out to schedule an appointment.
Depending on the age of the child and other circumstances, the initial appointment may be with just the parent(s).
The appointment with the child present is used to gather information directly from and about the child and will often include cognitive and/or achievement testing.
Diagnosis
The diagnosis of ADHD in children is based on the answers to three key questions:
- Does the child have symptoms and difficulties that are consistent with ADHD?
- Are the symptoms and difficulties associated with impairment across multiple settings?
- Is there a better explanation for the child's symptoms and difficulties? (e.g., head injury, chronic insomnia, or other acute mental health conditions).
Diagnostic Report
After the the assessment interviews have taken place, a report is generated that includes any appropriate diagnoses and treatment recommendations.
Treatment
Research shows that outcomes are more effective when behavioral and medication treatments are combined.
Behavioral Treatments
We offer Executive Function Coaching to help create strategies that can be used to manage ADHD symptoms.
Medication
If a diagnosis of ADHD is made, and the person is interested in pursuing medication treatment, they will need to contact an appropriate medical professional to discuss that option.
- Autism Assessment
We offer Autism assessments for school-aged children.
Service
We accept most commercial insurance plans. The insurance companies set the fee schedule for services they cover.
The costs listed are for those who are paying privately.
Includes assessment forms, an assessment interview, and a written report that includes any appropriate diagnoses and treatment recommendations.
Assessment Process
Collecting Information
The assessment of children involves the collection of information from those with whom the child lives and one other setting where the child spends time (e.g., school).
Appointment
After all of the initial assessment forms are completed the child and their parents will be seen in the office for an assessment that will take approximately one hour.