Neuropsychological Assessment in Austin, TX
Our assessments do more than identify if a problem exists. They help you gain insight into why a problem might exist and how to address it. Our assessments can provide information about cognitive abilities, academic skills, executive functioning, memory, social and emotional functioning, and more. Each assessment includes a comprehensive report with individualized recommendations for home and school or work. In essence, you get a personalized roadmap for navigating all of your concerns. Read below to learn more about who we serve and how.
FAQ’s
What ages do you assess?
We assess ages 4 and up.
What types of diagnoses and/or disorders do you assess?
We assess just about every concern, problem, or challenge. Here is a list of common things we see:
Autism (ASD)
ADHD
Learning Disorders
Behavioral Concerns
Intellectual Disability Disorder (IDD)
Gifted Intellectual Functioning
Anxiety
Lack of progress in treatment
Failure to launch
What exactly does an assessment entail?
Our assessments are comprehensive. This means we are looking at all the different areas of functioning for the individual. We tailor each assessment to the needs of the individual and often include the following in our assessments:
Intellectual Functioning (IQ)
Attentional Functioning
Academic Achievement
Specific Learning Disorder assessment
Language screening
Memory and Learning
Fine motor skills
Social, emotional, and behavioral functioning
Functioning specific to ADHD
Functioning specific to Autism (ASD)
What does the assessment process look like?
The assessment process has several components. It includes the following:
Parent (or Partner) Interview
a. Often scheduled prior to the actual testing
b. Lasting 1-1.5 hours
Assessment
a. In our office
b. Usually takes 6 hours, sometimes longer (we work at the individual’s pace.)
c. Sending and receiving of parent and teacher questionnaires.
Feedback Session
This is a meeting with the parents or the adult individual and the psychologist.
Delivery of Report
You will receive a detailed report via our patient portal.
How long does the assessment process take?
This depends on the components listed above. In general, we try to get everything back to you in 6 weeks or less. Oftentimes, we are waiting on parent and teacher questionnaires to be returned. Once we get all of those back, we can compile all the results!
How much does an assessment cost?
We structure our assessments to meet your needs. Please reach out to us to learn more about how we do this, how we can keep your cost low, and how we file with insurance.