• Plan on arriving at the office 10 minutes prior to your appointment time to complete any further paperwork.
• Most Full Battery Assessments begin at 8:30 and will end at 12:00/1:00. If your child begins to show signs of fatigue, the testing may go into a second scheduled testing session.
• Breaks are taken during the testing morning and snacks are provided. If your child has any specific food allergies, please pack an appropriate snack and let the office know of the allergy. A refrigerator is available.
• If your child is taking any medications, please ask the psychologist who referred you for testing if it should be taken the day of the tests. In most instances, the medications will be taken, unless the evaluation is for attention regulation difficulties.
• If your child wears glasses, particularly for reading, please be sure to bring the glasses to the testing.
• Please be sure your child has a full night of sleep and is well rested for the day of testing. If your child is overly tired or ill, please call the office ASAP to determine if a rescheduled testing date is advised. It is not advisable to test a child the day following an exciting event (i.e., return from vacation, sleep-over, birthday party) as they tend to fatigue.
• Please refrain from allowing your child to bring electronics or toys into the testing session. Toys will be provided during the break. Also consider the clothing and accessories your child wears to the testing, as jewelry can be distracting to the child.
• Parents are welcome to stay in the waiting room during the evaluation. Many parents find this a good opportunity to catch up on reading or work. We ask that you silence your cell phone (at least so the child can not hear it while testing). If your child is over the age of 9, you may decide to leave during the testing. In that case, we ask that you provide our staff with your cell phone number should we need to contact you.
• A deposit of $600 is required the day of testing. Please contact our front office staff to arrange payment.
• The amount of time for these professional activities is approximately 6 to 8 hours, but may be more or less depending on the nature of the evaluation. Typically, your child is with the examiner for 3 to 4 hours, then there is 1 hour for scoring and approximately 2 to 3 hours for report writing time.
• If your child has been tested in the past (privately or in school) please bring all of the test results or reports to the testing session, or sign a release so that our office may obtain these records.

Frequently Asked Questions:


What tests are done?

A typical battery of tests consists of a measure of cognitive functioning, visual motor functioning, academic abilities testing, computerized testing, assessment of memory, and specific tests depending on the diagnostic question to be answered. Parents will also be asked to complete checklists. In some instances, checklists are also provided for the classroom teacher.


Will I know any results the day of testing?

As most of the tests require extensive scoring and interpretation, you will not find out the results the day of testing. The psychologist will be able to give you observational information (how your child cooperated, willingness to engage in tasks, etc.) Following the testing session, the psychologist will score the tests and meet with the referring psychologist to review the results prior to the follow up date.


My child was with the psychologist for only 3 ½ hours, why am I billed for 6 hours?

The tests administered require significant scoring and interpretation which typically takes at least one hour. The psychologist will then discuss the results with the referring psychologist prior to diagnosis. You will also be provided with a very comprehensive report with a review of background information, school information, testing results and interpretation, diagnosis (if made) and any recommendations specific to your child’s needs. The report typically takes 2 to 3 hours to write.



Will my child’s school be given a copy of the report?

As the report contains confidential information, no copies will be released to anyone other than the parents, unless a release of information consent form has been signed by the legal guardian/parent.



When can I expect a copy of the report?

You can expect to receive a copy of the written report 2 weeks after the testing.



What should I tell my child about the testing?

Typically, children are aware of the area in which they are struggling. The best approach to preparing a child is to offer honest and concise information about the testing. For example, if the child is struggling in school, you may wish to tell them that the testing will give parents and teachers the information needed to make the school experience a better one.