Upon completion of test administration, extensive time is spent interpreting the results and communicating findings in a written report that is understandable to the reader, also providing practical and useful suggestions. Our evaluations are accepted in public and private schools and can assist students in receiving the necessary accommodations and services they may need to be successful. The written report serves as a “road-map” to help each examinee succeed in every aspect of his/her life, thus also helping him/her gain confidence and a sense of self-efficacy.We conduct evaluations of individuals of all ages, from infancy to adulthood. We are able to conduct evaluations in the office, through video conferencing, and using a combination of these modalities based on the patient’s needs.

I. Developmental Evaluations

Web-based Evaluation for the Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorders (WEEI-ASD)
Age range: Children ages 0 – 3 years (Services completed through observation/conference)                       
Evaluator: Pediatric Psychologist
Fee: $1,850

Multi-DisciplinaryDevelopmental Clinic (MDDC) Evaluations
Age range: Children ages 0 – 3 years (Services completed in office)
Evaluators: Team is composed of a Pediatric Psychologist, Pediatric Occupational Therapist, and Pediatric Speech/Language Pathologist
Fee: $2,000 (additional $500 if supplementary testing is required to rule out/diagnose an Autism Spectrum Disorder using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition -ADOS-2).

II. Gifted/IntelligenceEvaluations

Information about Gifted/Intelligence Evaluations.

Age range:  Individuals ages 2½ years to adulthood
Fee: $600

III. Psychodevelopmental / Psychological Evaluations

Age range: Children ages 3 – 4 years*
Fee: $3,800**

IV. Psychoeducational / Psychological Evaluations

Age range: 5 years to adulthood*
Fee: $5,000

Speech and Language Skills: Please note that our Psychodevelopmental and Psychoeducational Evaluations include a brief assessment of that language skills; however, if a student is in need of speech and language services and would like to access these services in the public school system through an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) or through your insurance company , a speech and language evaluation must be comprehensive and completed by a licensed speech and language pathologist. PPA’s speech/language pathologist can provide this supplemental assessment for an additional fee of $525. Results will be provided in a separate report to be shared with the school and any other parties of your choosing.

V. Neuropsychological Evaluations

Age range: 5 years to adulthood
Fee: Generally $5,000** but may vary in cost depending on the case’s complexity and extensiveness of medical history and related record review.

VI. Autism Diagnostic Evaluation for Adults

Age range: >21 years (in some cases, younger individuals may be considered)
Fee: Generally $2,500, but may vary in cost depending on the case’s complexity. Additional cost will be determined based on the extensiveness of evaluation procedures (beyond our basic ASD diagnostic battery) required to answer complicated referral questions (such as differential diagnoses and treatment of psychiatric and personality disorders).

Additional Information Regarding Evaluations

• Evaluations include one parent/caregiver intake (1 hour) and one feedback session (1 hour). If additional intake or feedback sessions are requested (for example, parents want separate or longer meetings), additional fees will occur at the standard therapy session rate.
• Evaluations that are conducted off-site at a location within a 5-mile radius of our office will incur an additional flat charge of $500. For testing outside the 5-mile range, please discuss directly with the office.
• Evaluations conducted by a Post-Doctoral Resident (supervised by a Licensed Psychologist), will be $1000 less the total fee.
• Evaluations conducted by PPA’s practice owners, Dr. Judith Migoya and Dr. Samantha Carella, will incur an additional fee of $1000. This does not include Gifted, WEEI-ASD, or MDDC evaluations.
• Cases involving extensive medical record review may incur an additional charge.
• Evaluations that have forensic/legal involvement will incur an additional fee of $1000.

At times, it is unclear if an evaluation is needed. In these instances, an Initial Interview and Consultation can be scheduled at our standard intake rate to discuss information regarding presenting concerns and relevant history necessary to determine whether an evaluation is needed. If following the consultation testing is commenced, the consultation fee would be applied to the total evaluation fee, since the Initial Interview and Consultation appointment is part of the evaluation process.

Below is a breakdown and steps of what our evaluation procedure entails (this does not include procedures for our Multi-Disciplinary Developmental Evaluations, Web-based Evaluation for the Early Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorders (WEEI-ASD) or our Gifted/Intelligence Evaluations, which have different procedural structure described separately in our Services page).