About Us
Our Evalution Process
A Personalized & Comprehensive Approach
At Developmental Neuropsychology Associates, we believe that every evaluation should be tailored to the individual—not just a standardized battery of tests. Our process is designed to be thoughtful, collaborative, and informative, ensuring that families leave with a clear understanding of strengths, challenges, and next steps.
STEP 1
Free Initial Phone Consultation (20 Minutes)
What It Includes:
✔ A brief conversation to understand your concerns and determine if an evaluation is the right next step.
✔ Overview of our practice philosophy and testing approach (we take a person-centered, flexible battery approach).
✔ Guidance on which of our services best fit your needs—or a referral if another provider would be a better match.
*This consultation is free of charge and ensures families feel confident before moving forward.
STEP 2
Scheduling & Completing Intake Forms
Once you decide to proceed, you’ll work with our Clinical Care Coordinator to
schedule your evaluation. You’ll receive an electronic intake packet via our secure HIPAA-compliant portal to complete:
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Consent forms
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Comprehensive developmental & medical history questionnaire
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Parent & teacher rating scales (if applicable)
*Completing these forms before testing helps us understand your concerns before we even meet.
STEP 3
Virtual Parent Interview (Before In-Person Testing)
A one-hour virtual meeting with parents/caregivers to gather essential background information.
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✔ We discuss developmental history, daily functioning, and key concerns that testing will explore.
✔ We outline what to expect on testing days and how to prepare your child.
✔ This conversation helps us personalize the evaluation, and clarify the goals of the evaluation.
STEP 4
In-Person Testing Sessions
Each evaluation includes face-to-face testing sessions conducted in a comfortable, supportive environment.
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✔ The number of sessions varies, but most evaluations require two separate in-person testing days.
✔ We take a flexible battery approach—adapting testing as we learn more during the evaluation.
✔ We focus not just on results, but on how a person thinks, problem-solves, and engages with tasks.
Our goal is to ensure that testing reflects real-world strengths and challenges, not just performance on standardized tasks.
STEP 5
Collecting Collateral Information (As Needed)
We go beyond the testing room by gathering insights from key people in your child’s life.
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✔ With parental permission, we may speak with teachers, therapists, or other professionals involved in your child’s care.
✔ We review relevant records (previous evaluations, school reports, medical records).
✔ This step helps ensure that our recommendations fit real-life challenges.
STEP 6
Feedback Session (Results & Next Steps)
Once testing is complete, we schedule a 60-minute feedback session (typically 3-4 weeks after testing).
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✔ Parents meet with the clinician (and the child, when appropriate) to review key findings.
✔ We discuss strengths, challenges, and provide a roadmap of next steps.
✔ We ensure families fully understand the results and feel equipped to move forward.
STEP 7
Report Delivery & Support
Families receive a well-organized, reader-friendly report that is:
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✔ Clear & understandable—no excessive jargon, just meaningful insights.
✔ Actionable—filled with specific, practical recommendations for home, school, and dailylife.
✔ Tailored to the individual—not a generic template, but a true reflection of the person we evaluated.
Our job isn’t just to provide test scores—it’s to give families a roadmap that actually makes sense.