Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing FAQs

What should I bring to my first appointment?

Please be sure to bring a valid photo id, insurance card(s), as well as any recent neuroimaging reports (e.g. MRI, CT scan, EEG, etc.), IEP (if in school and applicable), prior psychological or neuropsychological evaluation reports, and completed New Patient Paperwork.

Click here to download the New Patient Paperwork packet. 

Do I need to arrive early for my first appointment?

If you do not complete the New Patient Paperwork ahead of time, we ask you arrive at our office 30 minutes prior to your appointment time.

If you have the New Patient Paperwork completed, please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time so that we may ensure all records are complete and in order. As well, there are some questionnaires or pre-testing that the doctor may request you complete prior to meeting with you.

What insurance do you accept?

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What can I expect at my first appointment?

The first appointment, Diagnostic Interview, is approximately a 50 minute session with the doctor to discuss your concerns, family member concerns, as well as concerns of your referring practitioner.  During this time, the doctor will talk with regarding the history of the symptoms to help determine what specific testing batteries will best assist in providing an accurate diagnosis and help provide recommendations.  We recommend that any caregivers (i.e. parents, adult children, other caregivers) attend the first appointment, with the permission of the patient.

 A large number of insurance companies require that the testing batteries and testing appointments be pre-certified after the initial Diagnostic Interview appointment is complete.  Due to this requirement, we may wait to schedule the testing itself at the end of your first appointment with us.  The length of time between the first appointment and the testing appointment(s) varies based on the type of insurance the patient has and their pre-certification requirements. Some patients and diagnoses require only one appointment, other patients may require up to three or four testing appointments.  This will be discussed with you when scheduling your testing appointment(s).

What age range does the practice test?

Our practice provides testing for patients 6 years to 100+ years. The minimum requirements are 6 years old and in kindergarten.

Can I join my child/should my child be present for the first appointment?

For adolescent patients that are 13 years and older, we recommend the parent(s)/guardian(s) be present for the first appointment; however, consent from the patient is required for the parent(s)/guardian(s) to participate in the Diagnostic Interview process.

For children under 13, we recommend that the child be present for the first appointment while the parent is meeting with the doctor. The child’s presence also provides opportunity for the doctor to make behavioral observations of actions and interactions of the patient, further enabling the doctor to ensure we are selecting and administering the most appropriate testing batteries.

Will I be present for the testing of my child?

During the testing appointments, the patient will be working under the supervision of the doctor, either one-on-one or on their own. In order to obtain the most accurate results, it is important to ensure that the patient is working to their highest potential and avoiding outside distractions or pressure. Parents/guardians are welcome to stay in our waiting room during the testing appointments, or to drop off their child and leave a phone number to be reached at when testing is approaching completion. 

What does the testing consist of?

The administration of testing will be a combination of verbal tests, written tests, computer based testing, and motor skills evaluations.

When will I receive the results?

The testing and interpretation process is quite complex, combining information from the patient’s history, the Diagnostic Interview, and the scoring and interpretation of tests individually as well as combined. Most evaluation reports are available within approximately 3 ½ weeks of the final testing date for office patients. Our office staff will contact the patient (or their designated representative) to advise that the report is complete and determine the best method for the patient and/or their designated representative(s) to receive the report (i.e. mail, email, or fax).

What happens after I receive the evaluation report?

The evaluation report will contain the patient’s relevant history, tests administered, test results, diagnosis, and recommendations. Patients and their families are welcome to meet with the doctor for a feedback session after reviewing the report to have questions answered and clarified. This is optional, and not all patients will require this. There are some situations in which the doctor may highly recommend a feedback session be scheduled with the patient and/or their family, and in these cases, when calling to advise the availability of the report, the office staff will also request to schedule the feedback appointment. In most cases, the evaluation report will also be sent to the referring physician in order to coordinate the patient’s care. The referring physician may also contact the patient to schedule an appointment to review results directly.

Recommendations are always included within the evaluation report, and we are happy to assist the patient and their family with any resources to help fulfill these recommendations.

What happens if I don’t complete the testing, or refuse to complete the remaining testing?

If a patient chooses to not return to complete all of the testing, but has completed a portion, then the doctor will utilize the limited information available to generate a brief evaluation report. The patient will receive a copy of the report and remains responsible for all charges related to the portion of testing that was completed.