Comprehensive Evaluations: Preschool through College
Comprehensive evaluations offer a full view of how your child or teen thinks, learns, communicates, and engages with the world. Whether you're exploring questions about ADHD, autism, dyslexia, 2E/giftedness, learning differences, or emotional well-being, our evaluations are designed to celebrate your child’s unique profile. We aim to provide clarity, direction, and confidence moving forward.
Supporting Every Stage
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Preschoolers entering school, where families have questions about early development
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School-aged children navigating academic, social, or emotional needs, including autism, ADHD, learning disorders, or twice-exceptional (2E) profiles
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Teens with complex learning profiles or shifting needs, including those who may be masking autism or other differences—especially girls and gender-diverse youth, who are often overlooked
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College students or young adults who may have gone undiagnosed or compensated for years without formal support
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Individuals seeking re-evaluation, including those needing updated documentation, support during transitions, or a clearer understanding after previous evaluations
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Families who have received a school-based IEP or special education evaluation and are now seeking a formal diagnosis, more in-depth insight, or recommendations beyond what the school team provided
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We are comfortable working with referral questions at every stage, and tailor our evaluations to meet the unique needs of each child, teen, or young adult.
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Looking for an evaluation for a toddler or infant? Learn about our neurodevelopmental assessments
What We Explore
Our evaluations are strengths-based and holistic. They offer insight into how your child or teen learns, processes information, interacts with others, and experiences the world.
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Cognitive and learning profile, including IQ, academic skills, problem-solving, and how your child processes and applies information
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Skills that support learning, such as attention, working memory, processing speed, and visual-motor integration
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Executive functioning: organization, planning, time management, and flexible thinking
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Language and social communication, including how your child understands and uses language in different contexts
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Social and emotional development: emotional regulation, self-awareness, mood, and peer relationships
Your child typically attends two to three in-person sessions, depending on their age and needs. We use standardized measures in a developmentally supportive and affirming environment. Younger children might leave with stickers or a small prize, and everyone loves our fidget collection (even the adults!).
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Although these evaluations are often called “neuropsychological” or “psychoeducational,” our approach goes beyond those labels. We bring all of these elements together to create a comprehensive, meaningful understanding of your child.
Curious about evaluations?
Listen to Dr. Patel explain the process on Scrambled: The Children’s Mental Health Podcast.
Pricing
Based on your child’s age/grade at the time of appointments, not time of scheduling
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Ages 0–3:
$2900
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Ages 4–Kindergarten:
$4900
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1st Grade and Older:
$6900
Why Families Choose Us
All evaluations are conducted by Dr. Jessica Snowden Patel—from the initial intake to testing, feedback, and final report. With experience in hospital, academic, and private practice settings, Dr. Patel brings warmth, precision, and deep clinical insight to every evaluation. You won’t be handed off to a technician or intern. She personally gets to know your child and your family.
One of the most meaningful parts of the process? Every child or teen receives a personalized letter written just for them. In age-appropriate and affirming language, the letter helps them understand what makes their brain unique, what supports can help, and how to feel proud of who they are.
What to Expect:
Our Evaluation Process for Preschoolers through Young Adults
We tailor each evaluation to your child’s age and needs, following a clear, supportive process:
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Paperwork
We’ll send digital clinic forms, developmental history, and consent documents to complete.
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Questionnaires
Caregivers and teachers complete developmentally appropriate rating forms to help us understand how your child functions day to day.
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Caregiver Intake Meeting
A one-hour Zoom meeting with caregivers to understand your concerns, questions, and goals.
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Review & Collaboration
Dr. Patel reviews any past evaluations and, with your consent, contacts teachers, therapists, or other care providers for additional input.
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In-Person Evaluation Sessions
Your child will attend two to three testing sessions, depending on their age and needs. These sessions are standardized and tailored to be engaging, respectful, and developmentally appropriate. Younger children might leave with stickers or a small prize, and everyone loves our fidget collection (even the adults!).
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Caregiver Feedback Session
The feedback session is held via Zoom, typically one to two weeks after the final session, where we share insights, answer questions, and walk through practical next steps.
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Child-Friendly Feedback
When developmentally appropriate, Dr. Patel also speaks directly with your child or teen in a warm, affirming way—helping them understand their strengths and how their brain works. Every child receives a personalized letter written just for them, in language that honors and supports who they are.
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Final Report
A comprehensive, neurodiversity-affirming report is delivered within two to three weeks of the feedback session.
When to Evaluate
Is Now the Right Time?
There isn’t one perfect age or stage. The right time is whenever you’re ready to better understand and support your child. If you’re asking this question, chances are something has sparked your curiosity or concern. Maybe a teacher has shared an observation. Maybe you’ve noticed a shift in how your child is learning, behaving, or interacting. Or maybe you simply want to understand how your child thinks, learns, and navigates the world.
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Families reach out for an evaluation for many reasons, including:
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Their child’s development looks different from what they expected in areas like communication, motor skills, or social interaction
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They notice their child struggling with learning, focus, emotions, or friendships
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They want to better understand their child’s unique learning profile or neurodivergence
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There’s a new diagnosis to explore, or past evaluations didn’t answer all of their questions
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They’re considering or preparing for accommodations at school, during testing, or for college
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They want a thoughtful, individualized roadmap that celebrates their child’s strengths and supports areas of growth
If you’re wondering whether now is the right time, you don’t have to decide on your own. We’re happy to talk it through with you. Evaluations are about more than diagnoses—they provide clarity, understanding, and a supportive plan for what comes next.