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Process and Payment Details
What does a Psychoeducational Evaluation cost?
Our fees are based on your needs.
What to expect for Dyslexia/Dysgraphia-Only, Dyscalculia (math)-Only, & ADHD-Only evaluations:
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$25 nonrefundable administration fee at the time of scheduling to cover paperwork and/or parent and teacher survey materials that will be distributed.
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Payment in full on the day of testing.
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Brief review of findings (a full feedback session, charged at an hourly rate, is available if preferred).
What to expect for comprehensive psychoeducational assessments & assessments for developmental delays or autism:
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$25 nonrefundable administration fee at the time of scheduling to cover paperwork and/or parent and teacher survey materials that will be distributed.
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an intake session with parents/guardians (approximately 1 hour).
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all testing sessions necessary.
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a feedback session with parents/guardians to review written results and discuss recommendations (approximately 60 to 90 minutes).
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$240 of the total fee due at the intake appointment.
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Payment for 50% of the total is expected on the first day of testing.
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The remaining balance to be paid when results and a final report are received.
A detailed statement of fees can be provided for clients’ submission to insurance companies for self-filing claims.
Please note that most insurance companies do not cover psychological testing for developmental delays or learning issues, as they deem these services ‘educational’ rather than ‘medical’, even if the provider is ‘in-network’.
Why did we stop accepting insurance?
Insurance companies only pay for things that are ‘medically necessary.’ This means that someone has to actually diagnose you with a mental health disorder AND prove that it is impacting your health on a day-to-day basis. Fortunately, many parents seek treatment before their child’s issue would meet criteria for diagnosis as a mental health disorder. Your insurance company will tell you, “A quote for benefits does not guarantee payment…” This means that you can be told over the phone that something is covered. You can be given an authorization number. You are often still denied once they review the diagnosis. They often tell clients that they cover neuropsychological evaluations, but when you look at the fine print, the plan only covers medical issues such as brain tumors, traumatic brain injuries, and multiple sclerosis.
Another issue is that we have learned over the years that preapprovals involve the staff of the insurance company ‘granting permission’ for each and every individual test that we feel we need to administer, prior to our starting testing. We tailor our assessments to your child and the referral question, so we frequently change our test battery after we start working with and getting to know your child, rather than administering the same tests to each client. This individualized approach does not fit with the insurance preapproval process.
Lastly, we are typically required to give a mental health diagnosis/code in order to receive reimbursement. This is unethical if in fact your child does not meet criteria for a diagnosis, and requires that a family member’s diagnosis be shared with third parties.
We are happy to provide a detailed superbill after testing that you can file with your insurance for reimbursement for out-of-network benefits.
Our services DO qualify for flex spending.
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Psychoeducational Evaluation Cost & Fees Breakdown
Comprehensive Psychoeducational Evaluation
$3480
A full psychoeducational assessment explores how cognitive, attention, and emotional/behavioral factors may be hindering academic, social, or functional success. This is our most commonly requested assessment, as it covers all possible areas of difficulty, including attention, learning, social, emotional/behavioral, and related disorders. Assessments typically include:
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intelligence testing
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memory testing
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achievement testing in all academic areas
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behavior/emotional/social assessment as needed
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testing of all neuropsychological processing areas appropriate, such as processing speed, visual-motor skills, visual-perceptual skills, auditory processing skills, phonological processing skills, attention/concentration skills, oral language, retrieval speed
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comprehensive written report (typically 20 to 30 pages) with suggestions for intervention
Developmental/Behavioral
Age 4 & Under - $1320
Age 5 to 12 - &2160
Age 13 to Adult - $3120
This type of assessment is most appropriate to facilitate accurate identification of neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism, general developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, and functional difficulties associated with birth injuries as well as genetic or metabolic disorders. Assessments typically include:
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intelligence testing
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assessment of adaptive/daily living skills
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behavioral/social skills assessment
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evaluation of verbal and nonverbal communication skills
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screening of motor and academic/pre-academic skills
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attention/executive functioning when appropriate
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play observation when appropriate
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comprehensive written report (typically 15-25 pages) with suggested interventions
Dyslexia/Dysgraphia or Dyscalculia Testing Only
$1440
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comprehensive intelligence testing
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phonological processing, processing speed, retrieval speed, working memory, visual-motor skills (may vary depending on specific case)
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achievement testing in basic reading, reading comprehension, reading fluency, spelling, written expression (or in math reasoning, calculation, and fluency)
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abbreviated written report (typically 10 to 15 pages) with suggestions for intervention
ADHD Testing Only
$1560
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intelligence testing
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basic achievement screening
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behavior analysis/teacher and parent surveys
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direct assessment of attention/executive functioning
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memory and processing speed screenings
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abbreviated written report (typically 10 to 15 pages) with suggestions for intervention
Academic Assessment Only
$690
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comprehensive achievement testing in all academic areas (basic reading, reading comprehension, reading fluency, math calculation, math reasoning, math fluency, written expression, spelling)
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brief written report
Katie Beckett/ Deeming Waiver/Supplemental Testing
$240 Per Hour
(Waivers - Typical range $720 to $960 total)
Waiver renewal, insurance coverage for certain types of therapy, or private school admission often require that specific tests be administered. We are happy to work with you to provide specific assessments on an as-needed basis. For each hour of direct testing, an additional hour of scoring and report-writing is charged.
Intellectual/IQ Testing Only
$480
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comprehensive intelligence testing
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brief written report
Consultation Services
$240 Per Hour
Our psychologists are happy to meet with you in person or via phone or telehealth regarding concerns about your child's progress, to review previously completed testing, IEP, or other paperwork, or discuss whether or not an evaluation may be appropriate at this time. We are also available to attend meetings with school staff and provide support for implementation of evaluation recommendations and educational programming.
Court/Legal Issues
$400 Per Hour
Fees for attending court or for depositions are dependent upon the complexity of the case. Hourly fees include travel.