Evaluation Process

To be begin the referral/evaluation process, each potential family/patient will be required to complete the pre-appointment parent intake form (or see right column for link). Once this online form has been completed and submitted, one of the Children’s Center team members will review the form. A Children’s Center representative will contact the parents/family for those forms that are incomplete or if additional information is needed.

After the preliminary information review of the online form, if appropriate, the potential family/patient will be required to complete a full referral packet prior to the initial appointment. This packet includes: background and history information, custody documentation, HIPPA and consent documents, & parent and teacher questionnaires. All required forms and documents should be completed prior to submission. Generally, incomplete packets will delay the evaluation process. This packet will be emailed to each family based on the address supplied on the pre-appointment parent intake form. Be sure to check the inbox of the address supplied in the online form as well as any Spam or Junk folders. Complete the referral packet with requested information and hand-deliver or mail to the physical address below:

Generally, the first testing session consists of an interview with parents/caregivers to collect a detailed history which includes information regarding the child’s medical, developmental, behavioral, social, emotional, academic, family and/or psychological background. Following this session, the team will discuss and decide whether a full evaluation is necessary and/or appropriate. If an evaluation is necessary, then an additional session may be scheduled and consist of formal test administration.

This appointment generally consists of formal testing with the child while the family completes additional forms and paperwork as necessary. In addition to the use of formal assessment instruments, detailed behavioral observations will be conducted. The length of the testing day depends on the nature of the evaluation and how many clinicians will be involved. In general, the child will spend 1-2 hours per clinician. Evaluations are generally conducted without the presence of parents/caregivers, unless otherwise noted. There will be breaks in the testing process if necessary. Additional testing appointments may be recommended depending on the outcome of the testing session.

All patients will receive feedback regarding the testing outcomes. In this session, all clinicians involved in the evaluation process will meet and discuss the results. At this time, diagnoses may be provided; however, more importantly treatment recommendations will be provided. Community referrals will be provided at this time as necessary. Parent conferences are preferred to be conducted in person; however, given certain circumstances, phone conferences may be conducted.