Deliberate Support Designed for the Individual

For most services, the first formal appointment is a 90-minute interview with parents, caretakers or young adults. This meeting allows us to gain a deeper understanding of your child and your concerns.

During this interview, we will explore:

• Your reasons for seeking an evaluation or treatment
• Specific concerns you have noticed at home or school
• Any prior evaluations, therapies, or interventions
• Your child’s developmental, medical, and educational history

This conversation helps us form a complete picture of your child and allows us to thoughtfully plan the evaluation or treatment process.

For your convenience, this interview can be completed via telehealth.

If your completing a neuropsychological evaluation, the process typically includes two longer testing sessions. These sessions allow us to conduct a thorough and comprehensive assessment of your child’s thinking, learning, and problem-solving abilities.

Before testing begins, we explain the process to your child in a simple, reassuring way. During the sessions, your child will work through a variety of activities, such as:

• Answering questions
• Building with blocks
• Drawing
• Reading and writing tasks
• Math activities
• Problem-solving challenges

Some activities will feel familiar, while others may be new. Most children find the sessions engaging and even enjoyable. No preparation is required—we guide your child through each task and ensure they feel comfortable and supported throughout the process.

Once testing is complete, we schedule a 90-minute feedback meeting with parents or, in some cases, with the young adult being evaluated.

During this meeting, the evaluator will:

• Review and explain assessment results
• Discuss your child’s strengths and areas of need
• Provide individualized, practical recommendations
• Help you understand how to apply these recommendations in daily life

We will also schedule a brief 30-minute meeting with your child or teen to explain results in a developmentally appropriate way before including parents in the discussion.

Following the feedback meeting, our team prepares a detailed written report that serves as a clear reference and roadmap moving forward.

This report includes:

• A clear explanation of evaluation results
• Diagnostic information, when appropriate
• Recommendations for school supports and services
• Guidance for other professionals involved in your child’s care
• Practical next steps for families

Reports are typically provided within 2–3 weeks of the feedback meeting.

We understand that new questions often arise after families have had time to review the report and begin implementing recommendations.

Our team remains available to support you, whether you need:

• Clarification about results or recommendations
• Assistance communicating with schools or treatment teams
• Guidance on next steps or additional services

You are not expected to navigate this process alone—we are here to support you beyond the evaluation itself.