What is a psychoeducational evaluation?

A psychoeducational evaluation is a comprehensive assessment designed to understand a child's unique strengths and areas where support may be helpful. These evaluations explore cognitive, academic, emotional, and behavioral functioning through a tailored battery of standardized tests and questionnaires.

Each evaluation is designed to answer fit your child’s age, grade level, and social-emotional profile, but may include

• Cognitive Evaluations: Assesses memory, reasoning, problem-solving, and how your child processes information.

• Academic Achievement: Measures reading, writing, and math performance compared to grade-level expectations.

• Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Functioning: Explores emotional regulation, social interactions, behavior at home and school, and coping strategies.

• Attention and Executive Functioning: Evaluates focus, organization, self-control, and task management skills.

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): If indicated, we conduct comprehensive ASD evaluations, including structured observations, caregiver interviews, and social-communication assessments.

How long does the evaluation process take?

The entire process typically takes 4–6 weeks, depending on scheduling availability and testing needs.

Will I receive a written report?

Yes. You will receive a comprehensive, easy-to-understand report that includes:

• Test scores and interpretation

• A summary of strengths and challenges

• Diagnoses (if applicable)

• Personalized recommendations and next steps

Do you accept insurance?

MindSpring is an Out of Network provider. We do not accept insurance. We will provide a superbill for you to submit to insurance. Please check with your insurance provider for preapproval requirements and potential reimbursement rates.

Will you speak with my child’s school?

Yes. With your permission, we may conduct school observations or speak with teachers to gather important context. This helps us make more targeted recommendations for school support. If requested, we will meet with your child’s school to review evaluation results.