Psychological Testing Services

CLINICAL ASSESSMENT TEAM 

  • Our Clinical Assessment Team completes evaluations for individuals between the ages of 3 and 21 at our facility in Ohio City.
  • Our tests will help the Team determine whether a person has ADHD, autism, and/or a learning disability (including dyslexia).
  • Depending on your child’s individualized needs, our evaluations may include the following tests:
        • Executive functioning assessments for ADHD evaluations
        • The ADOS for autism evaluations
        • Cognitive and academic achievement assessments for learning disability evaluations
        • Language tests
        • Sensory tests
        • Fine motor tests

 TEAM

  • Depending on your child’s individualized needs, the following Team members may evaluate your child:
    • Licensed Psychologists
    • Psychology Assistants and Psychology Trainees
    • Speech-Language Pathologist
    • Occupational Therapist
  • Our Team is able to formally diagnose your child with ADHD, autism, and/or a learning disability should your child meet diagnostic criteria for any of those conditions through our evaluation process.

  • Our Team members also work within schools and/or supervise other Wraparound Experts in the field. We believe this is an incredible asset to our team in that our team members are actively involved in the real settings in which students are participating and therefore have a “beyond the clinic” understanding.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

  • Our Team currently does not offer any of the following services:
    • Neuropsychological evaluations
    • Forensic evaluations
    • Custody evaluations
    • Court-ordered evaluations
    • Therapy or counseling services

    PAYMENT OPTIONS

    Wraparound Experts currently accepts payment for evaluation services through cash, credit card, and check.

    • Wraparound Experts is currently out of network with all insurance plans. However, many insurance providers offer partial coverage for out-of-network services. Our Team can create a superbill for you to submit to your insurance to assist with getting partial coverage for services.

    Please complete and submit this Submission Form.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    Q: What is a psychological evaluation?
    A: A psychological evaluation is a comprehensive assessment conducted by a licensed psychologist or mental health professional to understand an individual’s cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning. It often includes a combination of interviews, standardized tests, questionnaires, and observations. Our Team specifically tests to determine if a child has ADHD, Autism, or Learning Disability (including dyslexia) by gathering data from you, your child, and your child’s educators.

    Q: What’s the difference between a psychological evaluation completed by the Clinical Assessment Team and an evaluation team report (ETR) completed by my child’s school district?
    A: Psychological evaluations are used for a range of purposes including mental health diagnoses and treatment planning, while ETRs are specifically for determining educational needs and eligibility for special education services.In other words, our Team can formally diagnose your child with ADHD, Autism, or a Learning Disability while your child’s school team can determine whether your child qualifies for special education services through an individual educational program (IEP). Our Team can identify possible supports for your child in the school setting and beyond while a school team focuses on supporting your child’s needs in the school setting.

    Q: Does my child need a psychological evaluation?
    A: It depends! People may request a psychological evaluation if they suspect their child has a condition like ADHD, Autism, or a Learning Disability and/or if their child displays differences in the home, school, or community setting that affect their child’s overall well-being. A psychological evaluation can provide valuable information for understanding your child’s needs and strengths, and it helps in creating a tailored plan to support your child’s well-being and development. If your child meets criteria for a formal diagnosis from a psychological evaluation, then this diagnosis can be helpful in accessing specific supports for your child. For example, any school-aged child who is formally diagnosed with Autism is eligible for the Ohio Autism Scholarship.

    Q: What can I expect after I complete the Submission Form for the Clinical Assessment Team?
    A: A Team member will contact you to schedule a 15-minute phone consultation to gather additional information about your child. After the phone consultation, a Team member will then draft an individualized evaluation plan for your child. The draft will include an estimated cost of the evaluation based on the concerns you reported. If you agree to the evaluation plan, then a Team member will send you additional paperwork to complete and schedule your child for testing.

    Q: When does testing take place?
    A: Testing sessions typically take place on Mondays and Fridays from 9:00-12:00.

    Q: How long is the evaluation process?
    A: This can vary from person to person depending on the parent’s and child’s availability, the Team’s availability, and the type of the tests that are administered. In general, our Team aims to complete evaluations within one month after a child’s final testing session.

    Q: What can I expect once the evaluation is complete?
    A: You will receive an evaluation report that includes your child’s testing results and recommendations to support your child’s well-being and development. The testing results may include a formal diagnosis, and the recommendations may include referrals to local therapists, speech-language pathologists, or occupational therapists who can help support your child’s identified needs. The Team will provide you with a copy of the evaluation report and review the report with you and your child during an hour-long feedback session. You will be able to share this report with your child’s educational team or medical providers if you would like to do so.

    Q: Do you offer payment plans for your evaluation services?
    A: We collect half of the evaluation cost at your child’s first scheduled testing session and then collect the remaining half at the end of the evaluation process at the feedback session. We are able to adjust this payment schedule on an as-needed basis; please share any concerns about payment options with our Team during your 15-minute phone consultation.