Diagnostic Evaluations
Mindwell Gardens Provides
We provide comprehensive, individualized diagnostic evaluations for children ages 5+, adolescents, and adults.
Psychological Evaluations | Neuropsychological Evaluations | Psychoeducational Evaluations
Clarity. Understanding. Direction.
We provide comprehensive evaluations.
A comprehensive evaluation can help provide answers when you have questions about emotional, behavioral, cognitive, developmental, or learning concerns.
At Mindwell Gardens, we provide individualized psychological, neuropsychological, and psychoeducational evaluations designed to better understand each person's unique pattern of strengths and challenges. Our goal is not simply to identify a diagnosis, but to provide meaningful information and practical recommendations that can help guide treatment, education, accommodations, and next steps.
Evaluation Types
Psychological Evaluations
Psychological evaluations help provide a comprehensive understanding of an individual's emotional, behavioral, developmental, and psychological functioning.
Depending on the reason for referral, an evaluation may examine areas such as attention, behavior, social-emotional functioning, personality, developmental concerns, and mental health symptoms.
Psychological evaluations may be helpful when there are questions related to conditions such as:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Anxiety Disorders
Depressive Disorders
Intellectual Developmental Disorder
Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder
Other emotional, behavioral, or developmental concerns
The specific assessment process is individualized based on the questions being addressed.
Neuropsychological Evaluations
Neuropsychological evaluations provide an in-depth assessment of cognitive functioning and the relationship between brain functioning, behavior, emotions, and everyday life.
Depending on the referral question, an evaluation may examine areas such as:
Attention & Concentration
Learning & Memory
Executive Functioning
Language
Processing Speed
Visual-Spatial Abilities
Problem-Solving & Reasoning
Emotional & Behavioral Functioning
Neuropsychological evaluations may be recommended when there are concerns related to cognitive changes, neurological or medical conditions, neurodevelopmental conditions, or difficulties affecting everyday functioning.
The results can help clarify an individual's cognitive strengths and challenges and provide recommendations for treatment, accommodations, supports, and other appropriate next steps.
Psychoeducational Evaluations
Psychoeducational evaluations help identify factors that may be affecting a student's ability to learn and perform successfully in an academic environment.
These evaluations typically examine a combination of cognitive and academic abilities and may also assess attention, executive functioning, emotional or behavioral functioning, and other areas when relevant to the referral question.
Areas assessed may include:
Reading
Written Expression
Mathematics
Cognitive Abilities
Attention & Executive Functioning
Learning & Memory
Processing Speed
Social-Emotional & Behavioral Functioning
Psychoeducational evaluations may help identify Specific Learning Disorders and other factors contributing to academic difficulties. Results can also help inform recommendations for educational supports and accommodations when appropriate.
What May Be Included in an Evaluation?
Depending on the referral question, a comprehensive evaluation may include:
- Clinical and developmental interviews
- Review of relevant medical, educational, or psychological records
- Standardized psychological and neuropsychological testing
- Cognitive assessment
- Academic achievement testing
- Attention and executive functioning measures
- Memory and learning assessment
- Social, emotional, and behavioral measures
- Parent, teacher, or other informant questionnaires when appropriate
- Behavioral observations
- Diagnostic formulation
- Individualized recommendations
- Feedback session and written report
Not every evaluation requires every component. Testing is selected based on the individual's needs and the specific questions the evaluation is intended to answer.
Evaluation Cost
Because every evaluation is individualized, the total cost varies depending on the type, complexity, and scope of the assessment, as well as the specific needs of the person being evaluated.
Before the evaluation begins, we will discuss the recommended assessment process and provide an estimated cost so that you have a clear understanding of the anticipated fees.
For additional information about insurance, private pay, superbills, and payment options, please visit our Payment Options page.
Payment Options
Mindwell Gardens currently participates with Anthem BCBS and Aetna for eligible services and participating providers. Coverage for psychological and neuropsychological testing varies considerably by insurance plan and may be subject to authorization, medical-necessity requirements, deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance.
Private pay is also available, and superbills may be provided for possible out-of-network reimbursement when applicable.