Costs are associated with services that are individually or collectively selected.
Testing (also known as psychological, psycho-educational, and developmental assessment) is a way to evaluate an individual’s ability to process information. The end goals are to develop strategies that target the individual’s strengths as well as support and strengthen his/her weaknesses to help the individual succeed at school, at home, at work, and with peers.
Many diagnoses look very similar (such as ADHD, depression, and anxiety); therefore, it is very important that a comprehensive evaluation is completed in order to make the most accurate diagnosis. We not only attempt to identify the problem, but also the processes that underlie the problem to help us design the best recommendations to promote your child’s success. Our evaluations exceed the testing standards set by North Carolina’s Department of Education. The feedback we receive from public school professionals is in appreciation of our thoroughness as well as our sensible and applicable recommendations.
Developmental testing assesses a child’s development. This type of testing is typically given to children ranging in age from infancy through 5 years. Older children can certainly undergo developmental evaluations as well if they are suspected of having or have already been identified as having a developmental delay or disorder (such as autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, etc.). Areas targeted by developmental evaluations include, but are not limited to, intelligence, language, parent/child interactions and relationships, fine motor skills, social/emotional functioning, early learning skills (such as pre-math, pre-reading, and pre-writing skills), and adaptive behaviors (such as their ability to perform independent living skills – brush his/her teeth, dress oneself, perform chores, follow home and community rules, as well as socialize with peers).
Psycho-educational testing is a way to evaluate your child’s ability to process and understand information and offer diagnostic information about his/her ability to learn. The end goal is to develop strategies for making the learning process easier. As part of the psycho-educational evaluation, we may test one’s academic ability, intelligence, memory, phonological processing, auditory processing, visual perceptual skills, attention, and other areas of processing. Processing tends to be a big concern these days – how a child processes information, the speed in which they process information – so we really hone in on those skills. Also, problems with behavior, attention, and other emotional concerns are evaluated using parent/teacher/child surveys (aka rating scales), observations, interviews, and other tests that are sensitive to those particular areas.
An individual evaluation plan is prepared for each client. This plan consists of an appropriate battery of tests to address the specific presenting concerns for the client. The results of these tests, along with the clinical interview(s), are then used for determining a diagnosis and recommendations for treatment.
At the conclusion of the evaluation, Autumn issues a comprehensive psychological assessment that summarizes the test results, diagnosis, and treatment recommendations. A results session is held with the parents/guardians to review the findings. This report is a useful tool that the parents/guardians can choose to share with pediatricians, psychiatrists, therapists, or schools. Part of our job is to share our knowledge regarding the different interventions that are available within the community or school setting based on the need that has been identified. We will help coordinate a treatment plan which may include therapy, academic coaching/organizational skills training, parent training, school advocacy, and/or a referral for medication management, depending on the needs as well as your personal preference. We also strive to link you to the right professionals in your community who can help put our recommendations in place.
The types of psychological assessments offered include:
ADHD Testing
Autism spectrum disorder testing
Learning Disability testing
Giftedness testing
IQ Testing
Achievement Testing
Mental health diagnoses
Emotional/Conduct related issues
Mood/anxiety disorders
RATES*******************************************************************************************
Psychological testing $2500 (includes structured parent interviews)
Psycho-educational testing $2500 (includes structured teacher interviews)
ADHD testing $2500
IQ testing $800
Achievement testing $800
Insurances that will be accepted: BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, Medicaid/Alliance, NC Health Choice (Authorizations are still in process at this point. You can pay privately then file with your insurance until authorizations are secured.)
To schedule an appointment or to learn more about the testing and evaluation services that are offered, please contact us by phone (919-270-6116) or email (arobinson.counselingchoices@gmail.com). When requesting an appointment, please let us know the age of your child, presenting concerns and what type of insurance they have.
