FAQs
What’s involved in an ADHD assessment?
ADHD assessment involves an array of in-person testing, rating scales from the client and those who know/work with the client, and a detailed clinical interview and developmental history.
Do you do any other types of assessments besides ADHD?
Yes! Other available assessments include:
Cognitive testing
Learning disabilities testing (e.g., dyslexia), including reading, writing, and math disorders
Intellectual and developmental delay testing
Academic and educational assessments
Social-emotional and behavioral assessments
Executive functioning assessments
Giftedness testing
Processing speed testing
Visual-spatial and visual-motor skills testing
What’s the cost of assessment?
It depends. The cost of an assessment varies based on the time required to complete the assessment activities with the client, analyze and synthesize the information, and produce a written report.
Assessments are typically priced as follows:
ADHD Assessment: $1,200 to $1,500 (depending on the number of areas of processing assessed)
This assessment includes selected cognitive assessment activities focusing on memory, learning, attention, and executive functioning. Processing tests may also be included. Rating scales are also utlized.
Academic Assessment: $300-700 (depending on number of subject areas assessed)
Processing Assessment: $300
Social-Emotional and Behavioral Assessment: $300
Intelligence Testing (producing an IQ score): $600
Comprehensive Learning Disability Assessment: $2,000
This assessment includes complete cognitive assessment, academic achievement assessment, areas of processing, and measures of executive functioning.
What is executive functioning?
Executive functioning (EF) includes the brain-based functions that involve mental control and self-regulation. EFs are like the conductor of an orchestra, while the rest of the cognitive processes comprise the band itself. As Diamond (2013) writes:
There is general agreement that there are three core EFs (e.g., Lehto et al. 2003, Miyake et al. 2000): inhibition… including self-control (behavioral inhibition) and interference control (selective attention and cognitive inhibition)], working memory (WM), and cognitive flexibility (also called mental flexibility and closely linked to creativity). From these, higher-order EFs are built such as reasoning, problem solving, and planning (Collins & Koechlin 2012, Lunt et al. 2012; pp. 1).
What if I have more questions?
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