Preparing for Your Appointment
What to Do Before Your Appointment
1. Share reading screenings or evaluations done at school or privately ahead of time. This can help us plan your evaluation.
2. Get a good night of sleep.
3. If your child has been prescribed reading glasses, you must bring them with you.
4. Continue taking medications as prescribed by your doctor.
5. If you printed the intake forms, please bring them with you.
6. The payment is expected in full at the first appointment, by cash or check only.
7. You may pack light finger food for your child. Examples of appropriate, quick snacks during testing include goldfish, pretzels, carrot sticks, sliced cheese, juice boxes, or water.
What to Expect During the Evaluation
1. Family members are invited to either stay in the waiting room or run nearby errands. We request that you have your phone handy in case we need to get in touch with you during the session. A single evaluation session may last about 2.5 hours.
2. We will take some short brain breaks. These breaks include time to use the restroom, play short games, snack, or just get up and move around.
3. Testing takes brain power. After a session your child may be sleepy, ready for lunch, or both.
What to Expect After the Evaluation
1. Your evaluation report will be complete within one month, often earlier.
2. A family meeting will be scheduled to discuss the results of the evaluation. We encourage you to ask lots of questions.
3. You will receive a written report that includes explanations of tests, testing performance, diagnoses, and recommendations.