Child and Adolescent Assessments
We provide comprehensive psychological evaluations for children and teens to support a deeper understanding of their learning style, developmental profile, and emotional wellbeing. Whether you are seeking clarity around a possible autism diagnosis, investigating learning differences, or navigating school-based concerns, our assessments are designed to provide meaningful, actionable insights. We offer specialized evaluation packages for neurodevelopmental and psychoeducational testing, tailored to each child’s needs and developmental stage, as well as individualized assessments. Our approach is neurodivergent-affirming, family-centered, and grounded in the most current evidence-based practices.
Which assessment is right for my child?
Choosing the right type of evaluation depends on your child’s age, developmental stage, and the concerns you’re hoping to better understand. If your child is not yet in formal schooling or you’re primarily concerned about communication, social interaction, or developmental milestones, a neurodevelopmental assessment is likely the best fit. If your child is school-aged and you’re noticing learning difficulties, attention challenges, or academic struggles, a psychoeducational evaluation may be more appropriate.
We’re happy to guide you through this process—please reach out to schedule a free consultation so we can learn more about your child and recommend the evaluation that best meets your goals.
Neurodevelopmental Assessments
Neurodevelopmental evaluations are designed to assess for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), developmental delays, as well as related developmental differences, including intellectual disability (ID).
Our neurodevelopmental assessment packages are tailored to meet the unique developmental stage and needs of each child. The specific components of each package are determined by the child’s age. Each package includes a comprehensive autism assessment—utilizing validated tools—and results in individualized recommendations to support your child at home, in school, and in the community. (More information about what constitutes a comprehensive ASD assessment can be found [here →].)
More information about these packages is included in the table below.
- Toddler Neurodevelopmental Assessment
- Preschool Neurodevelopmental Assessments
- Youth Neurodevelopmental Assessments
A comprehensive, developmentally sensitive evaluation for toddlers (under 36 months) when there are concerns about autism spectrum disorder (ASD), developmental delays, or early behavioral challenges.
Focus: Assessment for ASD and developmental concerns using evidence-based tools tailored for toddlers
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2–3 hour caregiver interview to gather developmental history, current concerns, and family context
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2 hour interactive session with your child and caregiver(s), including:
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Play-based and structured observations
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Behavioral assessment to understand your child’s unique responses
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Developmental testing to evaluate cognitive, language, motor, social, and adaptive skills
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School or daycare observation (if applicable and permitted) to assess functioning in a naturalistic setting
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Caregiver surveys and standardized rating scales to provide insight from home and childcare environments
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Supplemental interviews with other providers or caregivers (as needed and with consent)
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Detailed assessment report with diagnostic impressions, developmental profile, and personalized recommendations
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1 hour feedback session to review results, answer questions, and discuss next steps
Cost: $2,500 total for the full assessment process
A developmentally appropriate evaluation for preschoolers (ages 3–5) when there are concerns about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or related developmental and social communication differences.
Focus: Assessment for ASD using gold-standard, research-backed tools for young children
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2–3 hour caregiver interview to gather detailed developmental history and presenting concerns
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2 hour direct assessment session with your child and caregiver(s), including:
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Structured and play-based observations
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Autism-specific testing tools (e.g., ADOS-2)
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Assessment of communication, social interaction, and play skills
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Teacher/daycare provider surveys (if applicable and permitted) to capture functioning in early educational settings
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School or daycare observation (if applicable and permitted) for a real-world look at peer and adult interactions
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Supplemental interviews with providers or additional caregivers (as needed and with consent)
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Comprehensive written report with diagnostic conclusions and individualized support recommendations
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1 hour feedback session to review findings and guide the next steps
Cost: $3,500 total for the full assessment process
Designed for school-age children and teens (6- 18) when ASD and/or ID are the main concerns, this evaluation offers a thorough, developmentally sensitive approach to understanding neurodivergent traits.
Focus: Autism assessment using standardized tools and observations appropriate for children and adolescents aged 6-18.
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3-4 hour caregiver interview to understand developmental history and presenting issues
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2-3 hour testing session with the youth, including:
- Assessment of cognitive and language abiltiies
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Autism-specific assessment (e.g., ADOS-2)
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School observation (if appropriate and permitted) to assess social behavior and learning environment fit
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Teacher input and standardized rating scales to gather broader educational perspective (as needed and with consent)
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Supplemental interviews with therapists, pediatricians, or others involved in the child’s care (as needed and with consent)
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Comprehensive written report detailing diagnostic impressions, strengths and challenges, and personalized recommendations
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1 hour feedback session to review findings and discuss support strategies
Cost: $4,500 total for the full assessment process
Psychoeducational Assessments
Psychoeducational assessments are designed to help families and schools better understand a youth’s learning profile. These evaluations explore how a child or teen thinks, learns, and processes information, and are commonly used to identify learning disabilities, attention challenges (such as ADHD), or issues related to executive functioning, memory, or processing speed. Our psychoeducational assessments include comprehensive testing for ASD.
Our evaluations assess core areas such as intellectual functioning, academic achievement, social functioning, and attention, and also include assessment of emotional or behavioral concerns. Results are used to inform educational planning, support eligibility for special education services (IEP or 504 plans), and guide individualized learning supports at home and in school.
Each evaluation is personalized to the referral questions and developmental stage of the child, and includes a written report with specific, strengths-based recommendations. More information about our psychoeducational assessment packages is included below.
Focus: A comprehensive psychoeducational assessment for children and teens (ages 6-18) when there are questions about learning, attention, behavior, mental health, and/or neurodevelopmental differences.
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4-6 hour caregiver interview to gather developmental, medical, and academic history
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6-8 hour direct testing with youth, including:
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Assessment of cognitive and language abilities
- Assessment of academic achievement
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Testing for executive functioning, attention, memory, and processing
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Behavioral assessment of ASD characteristics (e.g., ADOS-2)
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Teacher and caregiver rating forms to understand functioning across settings
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Optional school observation (if needed and permitted) for contextual insights
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Supplemental interviews with educators or providers (as appropriate and with consent)
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Detailed, integrative report summarizing test results, diagnostic impressions, and individualized recommendations for home and school
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1 hour feedback session to review the report and support planning
Cost: $7,000 total for the full assessment process
Individualized Assessments
Individualized assessments are available for children and teens when there is a very specific referral question—such as concerns about attention, anxiety, or learning differences—that may not require a full comprehensive evaluation.
This process begins with a comprehensive intake session to gather history, clarify concerns, and identify goals for the assessment. Your clinician then develops a personalized testing plan based on your child’s unique needs, age, and the complexity of the concerns. Depending on the referral question, the assessment may include cognitive testing, academic evaluation, emotional and behavioral measures, diagnostic interviews, and collateral input (e.g., caregiver or teacher reports).
All individualized assessments include a detailed written report and a feedback session to review findings, diagnostic impressions, and clear, strengths-based recommendations.
Individualized assessments are billed hourly at $300/hour, with total time and cost depending on the scope of the evaluation.
