Psychological Testing

Dr. Rothschild provides comprehensive psychological evaluations for children from ages 2 to 16 to assess intellectual and academic strengths and differences, social-emotional functioning, and behavioral functioning. These evaluations may be used to clarify diagnosis or to identify developmental delays or other psychological and behavioral factors that impede learning or performance, and to make recommendations for educational planning and/or psychological treatment. Dr. Rothschild provides psychological evaluations for children with suspected autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, anxiety, depression, challenging behaviors, developmental delays, learning disabilities including dyslexia, and intellectual delays or giftedness.

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Evaluations involve the following components:

1. Initial Clinical Interview/Intake (60-90 minutes)
  - Diagnostic interview with the child's caregiver to obtain complete health, developmental, and educational history
2. Psychological Testing
  - Direct behavioral observations and assessments of the child
  - Standardized cognitive/intellectual/achievement testing when appropriate
  - Rating scales completed by the child's caregiver(s), other familiar adults such as the child's teacher, and even the child when appropriate
  - Assessments may consist of 3-6 hours of testing and may be scheduled over multiple sessions
3. Review of Records and Consultation with Providers
  - Review of any past assessments as well as any relevant medical and school records
  - Consultation with current providers (e.g., therapists, teachers)
4. Scoring and Interpreting Results and Preparing the Report
5. Feedback Session (60-90 minutes)
  - This final conference will consist of reviewing and discussing the results and recommendations. Families will leave this session with an extensive and descriptive report.
  - We try to schedule this appointment approximately two weeks after completion of the testing appointments.
6. Consultation
  - Dr. Rothschild provides free consultation related to the evaluation for up to one year.
7. Attending School-Based Meetings
  - For an additional fee, Dr. Rothschild is available to attend school-based meetings to explain the results of evaluations and to advocate for school-based services.

Fees:

Testing prices vary based on individual need and may range from $1000 to $2500 and will be discussed prior to service. Please note that the fee includes the intake appointment, testing materials, administration, scoring, interpretation, report writing, reviewing records, time spent contacting other professionals, the feedback session, the comprehensive report, and consultations. Payment is typically split into three payments: there is a $200 fee due on the day of the intake appointment, half of the remaining fee will be required at the time of the assessment, and the remaining balance will be due at the time of the feedback session.