TESTING/ASSESSMENT for:
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Learning Disabilities
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Gifted Testing
Frequently Asked Questions:
1.) What type of testing do you do?
Testing usually falls into four categories, ADHD, learning disability, autism spectrum disorder, or gifted testing.
2.) How long will it take, and how much does it cost?
There will first be a 1-hour Intake Interview session (except for gifted testing) to discuss what types of issues parents and teachers are seeing and other factors. At the end of that session, Dr. Greenaway will be able to recommend what type of testing is warranted, how many hours to schedule, and the cost.
a. The cost for the 1-hour Intake Interview is $230.
b.) For ADHD only, the fee is $545 in addition to the $230 and will require 1 hour of testing in addition to the Intake Interview.
c.) For a learning disability, the fee is $1470 in addition to the $230 and will require about 4 hours of testing in addition to the Intake Interview.
d.) For autism spectrum disorder, the fee is $1270 in addition to the $230 and will require about 3 hours of testing in addition to the Intake Interview.
e.) In some cases, the testing will include more than one of these, and the fee will be calculated according to the number of hours needed.
f.) For gifted testing, there is no Intake Interview. The testing takes 2 hours, and the fee is $350. The test is the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition (WISC-V) for kids and the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV) for adults.
3.) How do I get the results?
Approximately 1-2 weeks after the evaluation, our office will call you to schedule a 50-minute feedback session, which is $175.
4.) What should I bring to the Intake Interview session?
If you schedule an Intake Interview for testing, please click here to Download Forms. Also, if possible, bring any previous evaluation reports.
Should I have my child tested?
Parents have their children tested for Learning Disabilities (LD) or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) for a variety of reasons. For some, it is comforting for the family to know that there is a specific name and a body of research for what they have been experiencing. Many kids with ADHD or LD mistakenly think that they are "stupid," "lazy," or "a bad kid" without fully understanding that their problems are actually confined to some small area and are not such a mystery after all. The results of an evaluation can help to “demystify” what is going on for the child and parents. Specific problem areas as well as strengths, can be pinpointed. Once these are known, kids can learn compensatory strategies to work around their areas of weakness and to capatalize on their strengths. Also, teachers are able to make appropriate accommodations and modifications in how they present material, test the student, and give assignments. Some of the accommodations often given to students with an LD or ADHD include, longer testing time, quiet testing rooms, shortened assignments, written outlines of classroom material, books on tape, verbal testing instead of written, etc. Another benefit to testing is that if treatment is pursued, insurance companies usually require testing and a diagnosis to pay for services.
Many schools offer gifted programs for children that qualify. Gifted programs offer rich resources and welcomed challenges to those that learn easier than other children. These programs often require intelligence testing to ensure that the children that are in the program are able to meet the demands without becoming overly taxed and stressed. This type of testing takes approximately 2 hours, and the results are provided in the form of IQ scores. Scroll down for more information on gifted testing.
Why Choose Dr. Greenaway?
Dr. Greenaway specializes in this type of testing and is well versed on the most up-to-date procedures. Because he has a degree in education as well as clinical psychology and was a teacher for 8 years, he understands the kinds of interventions that will be realistic and most useful for teachers. Oftentimes, learning issues are complicated by behavior problems, negative mood, or anxiety, and Dr. Greenaway is able to address these as part of the testing as well.
Because Dr. Greenaway is not officially affiliated with any school system, he can take an unbiased approach. Also, scheduling is much more convenient with Dr. Greenaway than with other settings. He is usually able to begin testing within 1-3 weeks of your initial call. (Click on Fees and Scheduling above). There are no hidden costs, and insurance is often able to pay a large portion. If you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to call.
What is involved in testing?
Testing begins with a parent interview to clarify the history of problems and other issues that may be going on. The child or teenager often takes part in the interview as well. Questionnaires, completed by the parents, teachers, and the child are also necessary. When possible, previous report cards and progress reports help in documenting the history of learning, attention, or organizational problems. Standardized tests are then used to assess various cognitive skills and abilities. After the evaluation, Dr. Greenaway sits down with the parents and often the child to explain the results and answer any questions. Results, applicable diagnoses, and recommendations are included in an in-depth written report. Recommendations offer the family strategies to employ at home and help guide teachers in providing needed accommodations and modifications.
Gifted Testing
There are typically four steps in the process of identifying potentially gifted students and
determining eligibility for gifted services. Step 4, is where I come into the picture.
Step 1: A nomination may be made by a parent/guardian, general education teacher or other
school personnel, community members or self or peer nomination.
Step 2: Screening provides a measure to identify those students who might be referred for an
individual evaluation. Screening may be done with individual students or with groups of
students. Screening should include a review of existing data and information about the student.
Step 3: An official referral is made for an individual evaluation of a student who shows
indications of needing gifted education services, often based on the screening process.
Step 4: An individual intellectual evaluation is required to determine eligibility for gifted service.
A licensed/certified school psychologist will provide an individually administered, intellectual
evaluation. Or, parents may choose to have the independent intellectual evaluation
administered by a private licensed psychologist.
Learning Disabilities
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Gifted Testing
Frequently Asked Questions:
1.) What type of testing do you do?
Testing usually falls into four categories, ADHD, learning disability, autism spectrum disorder, or gifted testing.
2.) How long will it take, and how much does it cost?
There will first be a 1-hour Intake Interview session (except for gifted testing) to discuss what types of issues parents and teachers are seeing and other factors. At the end of that session, Dr. Greenaway will be able to recommend what type of testing is warranted, how many hours to schedule, and the cost.
a. The cost for the 1-hour Intake Interview is $230.
b.) For ADHD only, the fee is $545 in addition to the $230 and will require 1 hour of testing in addition to the Intake Interview.
c.) For a learning disability, the fee is $1470 in addition to the $230 and will require about 4 hours of testing in addition to the Intake Interview.
d.) For autism spectrum disorder, the fee is $1270 in addition to the $230 and will require about 3 hours of testing in addition to the Intake Interview.
e.) In some cases, the testing will include more than one of these, and the fee will be calculated according to the number of hours needed.
f.) For gifted testing, there is no Intake Interview. The testing takes 2 hours, and the fee is $350. The test is the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition (WISC-V) for kids and the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV) for adults.
3.) How do I get the results?
Approximately 1-2 weeks after the evaluation, our office will call you to schedule a 50-minute feedback session, which is $175.
4.) What should I bring to the Intake Interview session?
If you schedule an Intake Interview for testing, please click here to Download Forms. Also, if possible, bring any previous evaluation reports.
Should I have my child tested?
Parents have their children tested for Learning Disabilities (LD) or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) for a variety of reasons. For some, it is comforting for the family to know that there is a specific name and a body of research for what they have been experiencing. Many kids with ADHD or LD mistakenly think that they are "stupid," "lazy," or "a bad kid" without fully understanding that their problems are actually confined to some small area and are not such a mystery after all. The results of an evaluation can help to “demystify” what is going on for the child and parents. Specific problem areas as well as strengths, can be pinpointed. Once these are known, kids can learn compensatory strategies to work around their areas of weakness and to capatalize on their strengths. Also, teachers are able to make appropriate accommodations and modifications in how they present material, test the student, and give assignments. Some of the accommodations often given to students with an LD or ADHD include, longer testing time, quiet testing rooms, shortened assignments, written outlines of classroom material, books on tape, verbal testing instead of written, etc. Another benefit to testing is that if treatment is pursued, insurance companies usually require testing and a diagnosis to pay for services.
Many schools offer gifted programs for children that qualify. Gifted programs offer rich resources and welcomed challenges to those that learn easier than other children. These programs often require intelligence testing to ensure that the children that are in the program are able to meet the demands without becoming overly taxed and stressed. This type of testing takes approximately 2 hours, and the results are provided in the form of IQ scores. Scroll down for more information on gifted testing.
Why Choose Dr. Greenaway?
Dr. Greenaway specializes in this type of testing and is well versed on the most up-to-date procedures. Because he has a degree in education as well as clinical psychology and was a teacher for 8 years, he understands the kinds of interventions that will be realistic and most useful for teachers. Oftentimes, learning issues are complicated by behavior problems, negative mood, or anxiety, and Dr. Greenaway is able to address these as part of the testing as well.
Because Dr. Greenaway is not officially affiliated with any school system, he can take an unbiased approach. Also, scheduling is much more convenient with Dr. Greenaway than with other settings. He is usually able to begin testing within 1-3 weeks of your initial call. (Click on Fees and Scheduling above). There are no hidden costs, and insurance is often able to pay a large portion. If you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to call.
What is involved in testing?
Testing begins with a parent interview to clarify the history of problems and other issues that may be going on. The child or teenager often takes part in the interview as well. Questionnaires, completed by the parents, teachers, and the child are also necessary. When possible, previous report cards and progress reports help in documenting the history of learning, attention, or organizational problems. Standardized tests are then used to assess various cognitive skills and abilities. After the evaluation, Dr. Greenaway sits down with the parents and often the child to explain the results and answer any questions. Results, applicable diagnoses, and recommendations are included in an in-depth written report. Recommendations offer the family strategies to employ at home and help guide teachers in providing needed accommodations and modifications.
Gifted Testing
There are typically four steps in the process of identifying potentially gifted students and
determining eligibility for gifted services. Step 4, is where I come into the picture.
Step 1: A nomination may be made by a parent/guardian, general education teacher or other
school personnel, community members or self or peer nomination.
Step 2: Screening provides a measure to identify those students who might be referred for an
individual evaluation. Screening may be done with individual students or with groups of
students. Screening should include a review of existing data and information about the student.
Step 3: An official referral is made for an individual evaluation of a student who shows
indications of needing gifted education services, often based on the screening process.
Step 4: An individual intellectual evaluation is required to determine eligibility for gifted service.
A licensed/certified school psychologist will provide an individually administered, intellectual
evaluation. Or, parents may choose to have the independent intellectual evaluation
administered by a private licensed psychologist.
