FAQs
We are here to provide knowledge and support to help you advocate for your child.
You can find the answers to frequently asked questions about Educational Inspiration’s services below. To learn more about the disorders we diagnose, please browse our DLD and Dyslexia FAQs.
Of course, if you have any additional questions, we would be happy to discuss them with you.
FAQs About Our Services
Do You Accept Insurance?
Educational Inspiration is a specialized boutique clinic. We operate on a private-pay basis, ensuring that we maintain the highest level of attention and tailored care for each family.
For Which Age Groups Do You Provide Evaluations?
Educational Inspiration provides evaluations for children and adolescents ages 5-17 years.
How Much Do You Charge?
Our evaluations are done by a certified speech-language pathologist and reading specialist. They are comprehensive, typically lasting 5 hours total, and completed in two days. The fees vary depending on the purpose of the evaluation.
Educational Inspiration complies with the No Surprises Act of 2023 that protects families from surprise healthcare bills. The total cost is determined during your consultation and provided in writing when appointments are scheduled.
Do You Provide Therapy for Reading/Dyslexia and Language Needs?
At Educational Inspiration, we have dedicated ourselves to specializing in evaluations and diagnostics. By focusing solely on this aspect, we have honed our expertise to provide the utmost assistance you deserve.
After evaluations are complete, we provide recommendations for specialists who can assist you with your specific treatment needs. We do not provide therapy/treatment.
FAQs About IEPs and Special Education
Does a Diagnosis Mean My Child Will Receive an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) at the School?
Our evaluations are often used by families as evidence that a child needs additional school support. Sometimes this results in an IEP, 504 plan, or other school support; however, a private evaluation or diagnosis is never a guarantee that a school or any other entity will take any action.
Schools must determine that a child meets school eligibility criteria under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). IDEA criteria are different than clinical criteria.
Why Did the School Say My Child Does Not Qualify for Special Education Services When I Have a Diagnosis from Your Clinic?
Schools must determine that a student meets eligibility criteria according to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This means that even if your child has obtained a private diagnosis, the school may conclude that this need does not qualify for school-based services.
IDEA and district criteria are different than those used by private practice professionals.
Is a Speech-Language Pathologist Qualified to Diagnose Dyslexia?
Yes. The American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) recognize the qualifications of speech-language pathologists to diagnose dyslexia.
The Oklahoma Speech-Language Hearing Association (OSHA) also supports SLPs diagnosing reading disorders, including dyslexia.
ASHA clearly states that one of the responsibilities of SLPs includes diagnosing reading and writing disorders, including dyslexia. IDA expresses that qualified professionals making a diagnosis are often speech-language pathologists.
To share information with your school about why SLPs are exceptionally qualified to diagnose dyslexia, download the position statement of the Oklahoma Speech-Language Hearing Association.