The Evaluation Process
At Springboard Neuropsychological Assessments, we want you to feel comfortable and prepared for your child's evaluation. Here's a step-by-step guide to the process.
Scheduling and Intake Paperwork
Once your appointment is scheduled, we'll send you some paperwork to complete beforehand. This includes important information about our practice, your rights, and your child's history. Completing this paperwork will likely take around 40-60 minutes.
Clinical Interview
Our first meeting will be with you, the parent or caregiver. We'll discuss your concerns and gather background information about your child's medical, educational, and developmental history. This helps us understand your child's journey and sets the stage for the assessment.
Testing Session
Typically on the same day as the interview, your child will participate in a testing session. We use specific activities and tasks to evaluate different areas of your child's thinking, learning, and behavior. We also ask parents to complete some questionnaires about their child. We observe your child's behavior throughout the session to gain further insights. The testing time varies depending on your child's age and the types of tests needed. For children under 8, it usually takes a couple of hours. For older children, it could be around 5-6 hours, with breaks throughout the day.
Gathering Information from Others
With your permission, we may reach out to your child's teachers, doctors, or other professionals involved in their care. This helps us gain a more complete understanding of your child's functioning in different settings.
Analysis and Interpretation
After gathering all the information, we carefully analyze the results to identify patterns and connections. This helps us create a clear picture of your child's strengths and challenges, which we summarize in a detailed report.
Feedback and Recommendations
About two weeks after the testing session, we'll meet with you again to discuss the findings and provide you with a copy of the report. We'll explain everything in an easy-to-understand way and offer personalized recommendations for supporting your child's development. We can schedule additional meetings if needed to address any questions you may have.
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