The Process
What is an assessment?
Psychological assessments (sometimes called “tests” or “evaluations”) are a valuable tool to understand the diverse needs of children and adolescents. They can be used to determine if someone meets criteria for a diagnosis, such as ADHD, anxiety, or autism. They can help families access support services and can be useful to answer questions for families or teens.
What is the process?
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This is a free 15-minute phone consultation. The goal of this call is to determine if an assessment is a good fit for your needs. It is an opportunity for you to ask questions and discuss what to expect from the process.
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Parent/caregiver interviews are conducted next. This includes an in-depth conversation and is scheduled for 1.5 hours. Parent interviews are conducted virtually via telehealth.
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Next, both the parent(s) and child attend the in-person assessment day. This is a full day, often lasting from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm. Depending on the age of the child and the measures being completed, the parent may be involved in the tasks, or the child may be working separately with the clinician.
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At this stage in the process, the clinician is scoring and interpreting the various measures that have been completed by you and your child. They are also writing up a comprehensive report that details these results, provides diagnoses (if appropriate), and includes additional resources and recommendations.
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Finally, the clinician conducts a virtual 1-hour meeting with you to review the report, answer questions, and discuss ideas for resources moving forward. Sometimes parents attend this meeting on their own, but other times children and teens join. This is up to the family's preference.
Notice of Privacy Practices
The clinic’s current Notice of Privacy Practices document can be viewed here: TXCAC Notice of Privacy Practices. This paperwork details the various policies and procedures used at the clinic.