These evaluations can sound similar, but they answer different questions.

Psychological Evaluation

Focuses on emotional and behavioral functioning, such as anxiety, mood, or behavior concerns.

Psychoeducational Evaluation

Focuses on academic skills and cognitive ability (IQ), often to determine eligibility for school services like an IEP or 504 plan.

Neuropsychological Evaluation

More comprehensive. Looks at how your child thinks, learns, and processes information to understand why they are struggling — not just what it looks like.

Which one does my child need?

If you are looking for a clear explanation of what is driving your child’s difficulties — especially when things feel complex or don’t fully add up — a neuropsychological evaluation is often the most helpful.

Yes. Evaluations are offered on a private-pay basis. Because the evaluation process is not dictated by insurance requirements, it allows for a more individualized and clinically thoughtful approach based on your child’s unique needs and referral questions.

However, many families are able to use their out-of-network (OON) benefits for partial reimbursement.

We provide:

• detailed receipts (superbills)

• the necessary documentation for insurance submission

Families are encouraged to contact their insurance provider to understand their out-of-network benefits.

School evaluations are designed to determine eligibility for services.
This evaluation is designed to fully understand your child.

Many families come in after school testing has been completed but still feel like key questions remain unanswered.

This is very common.

Standard scores don’t always reflect how a child is functioning day-to-day.
This evaluation looks deeper to understand what may be getting missed.

You will leave with:

• A clear understanding of why your child is struggling

• A detailed explanation of strengths and challenges

• Specific, actionable recommendations for school and home

Most evaluations are completed within approximately 4 weeks from intake to feedback, depending on scheduling and your child’s needs.

Typically 2–3 sessions, depending on your child’s age, attention, and areas being assessed.

Yes.

The evaluation includes clear recommendations and guidance that can be used to support school accommodations and planning.

Yes, evaluations are private pay. However, many families receive partial reimbursement through out-of-network benefits.
Support is provided to help you understand and use your benefits.

The first step is typically a consultation to discuss your concerns, determine whether a neuropsychological evaluation is likely to be helpful, and review next steps. From there, a structured intake process begins followed by 2-3 testing sessions and then a feedback session.