Neuropsychology testing & diagnostics

Do you have developmental concerns for your toddler or preschool-aged child? Dr. Cato shares some tips for “frequently asked questions” that have been posed to her by other parents over the years.

There are many reasons that children may struggle in school and there are often rival explanations for a child’s difficulties, including learning problems, attention problems, social/emotional problems, and/or behavioral problems.

Areas of concern that we address include:

• Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

• Autism

• Down syndrome

• Gifted/Intelligence Testing

• Learning Disabilities including Dyslexia

Our approach to evaluations is designed to ensure that your time and money are efficiently utilized. Rather than conducting limited assessments based upon the presenting issue, we conduct ALL the necessary assessments to identify, and rule out, possible diagnosis.

We would be happy to talk with you in more detail about your specific testing/diagnostic needs. You may schedule a brief screening with us online.

AUTISM EVALUATION: This is for children, adolescents, or young adults who are suspected of having an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This evaluation includes an adaptive functioning assessment, the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2), interviews, questionnaires, a written report and feedback session approximately 2 weeks following the evaluation. Additional testing may include IQ, language and other pragmatics or cognitive assessment.

IQ/GIFTED ASSESSMENT: Results of this assessment will help determine eligibility for services through a gifted program. This assessment includes an IQ test and a written report.

COMPREHENSIVE PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL EVALUATION: This assessment is for children, adolescents, or young adults who are having difficulty with academics, attention/executive functioning, and or demonstrating social-emotional/behavioral difficulties. This assessment provides an in-depth and comprehensive picture of an individual’s strengths and weaknesses and allows for the development of targeted recommendations for intervention/treatment.

The comprehensive psychoeducational evaluation includes interviews, a cognitive assessment, academic achievement tests, questionnaires, a written report, and feedback session approximately 2 weeks following the evaluation. This assessment is appropriate for children at least 5 years of age. 

COMPREHENSIVE NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION:  These evaluations are conducted when there are medical complexities (such as epilepsy, TBI, genetic conditions, etc.) to consider as part of the diagnostic process. 

This evaluation includes comprehensive testing similar to the psychoeducational evaluation with additional measures of memory, executive functioning, motor functioning and other cognitive domains relevant to the presenting concerns. Feedback is conducted approximately 2 weeks following the evaluation.

CONSULTATION: General consultations with the neuropsychologist are available on an hourly basis.  Consultations may be appropriate for reviewing previous testing/evaluations for a second opinion, or for follow up discussions regarding treatment planning and progress. 

Evaluations conducted after January 1, 2025 are charged as follows: $2,500 for full evaluations of children under the age of 7 years, and $2,900 for children 7 years and older. IQ/Gifted Assessments are $425. Consultations are $375.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE MAY BE AVAILABLE

Mental Health Counseling

Mental health counseling services are available on our campus for individuals and families. 

After much consideration, Hope Haven elected to go to a fee-for-service model in our mental health counseling program and no longer accepts insurance as of January 1, 2022.

Our rates were reduced as our administrative expenses of submitting claims and managing the third-party payor process was eliminated. While clients will pay the full fee listed below for services, they may be able to receive some reimbursement from their insurance carrier. Clients have the option to work directly with their insurance company to learn how to submit their receipts through their carrier’s portal, or they may wish to explore one of the many reimbursement services available such as www.reimbursify.com or www.claimeye.com. Any reimbursements would be paid directly to the client, and questions or concerns would be directed to the client’s insurance carrier.

Our rates effective January 1, 2025 are outlined below.

Initial Intake and Evaluation (90791) $150

One Hour Session (90837) $95

To make an appointment for counseling, please call 904-346-5100.

You may also schedule a brief mental health services screening online. During your screening appointment, a member of our clinical team will talk with you about your specific concerns and a plan for moving forward, whether that is with us or with another provider. If you are experiencing thoughts of hurting yourself or someone else, please immediately contact 988 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.

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