Testing/assessment for children
Before your appointment
Complete the appointment request form. We will then contact you to set up a first appointment and collect additional information. A $200 deposit is required to schedule the initial appointment, which will be applied to the total balance. You will receive an estimate of the total cost for the evaluation as specified by the No Surprises Act of 2022.
First appointment - parents/caregivers
The first appointment is typically 1 hour and involves meeting with the parents or caregivers of the child to complete a clinical interview, which includes a comprehensive history, specific issues related to the problem being assessed, and an opportunity to discuss concerns or questions. In most cases, this appointment can be conducted via telehealth.
Second appointment - testing
Following a completed interview session, a subsequent appointment will be scheduled for direct observation and testing. Though the time varies depending on the presenting issue, testing is generally completed in half a day. While the child is being tested, the parents/caregivers are given forms to complete. To familiarize your child with the process, we have a pictorial social story that describes how the day typically goes. This appointment is in-person at our clinic.
Feedback Session
After all testing is completed, Dr. Fulwiler will score all assessments and write up a comprehensive report, which is usually completed within three weeks of the final appointment. This report will contain all the information gathered during the assessment, will specify any particular diagnoses that may apply, and will provide recommendations for future treatment planning. These also include relevant information for school interventions, coordination of care across providers, and suggestions for future steps.
Dr. Fulwiler will schedule a final appointment to meet with the parents/caregivers to provide verbal feedback, an overview of the testing results, and answers to any questions that may arise. This appointment can be conducted via telehealth or in-person, depending on the client’s preference.
Note: in certain circumstances, especially young children, conducting the intake interview and completing the testing can occur on the same day.
Testing for adults
General Process
For individuals over 18 who have been referred or who are seeking a diagnostic assessment, please complete this form and we will contact you to set up an appointment time, provide you with some additional paperwork, and answer any questions you have. A $200 deposit is required to schedule the initial appointment, which will be applied to the total balance.
For most testing with adult patients, the entire assessment process occurs during one in-person visit. This will include a structured interview to obtain more information, as well as administration of testing activities. Typically, this visit lasts four hours.
A feedback session is then offered when the final assessment report is completed, usually within three weeks of the visit. This appointment can be conducted via telehealth or as an in-person visit.
