Question 1

How much direct testing time is typical?

Accepted Answer

Ages 0–3: ~1.5 hours

Pre-K to Kindergarten: 3–4.5 hours split across 2–3 sessions

School-aged and older: 7–9 hours, split across 2–3 sessions

Every child is different. Some children finish in less time, while others may need extra sessions. Either way, the evaluation always moves at your child’s pace. If more time is needed, additional sessions are included at no cost.

Question 2

What is included in a comprehensive evaluation?

Accepted Answer

Parent intake meetingIn-person testing Review of records and questionnairesA child-friendly review session to highlight strengths and explain supports in encouraging, age-appropriate waysA detailed written report with individualized recommendationsParent feedback meetingExtra testing sessions if needed, always included at no extra cost

Question 3

Do you provide school observations as part of the evaluation?

Accepted Answer

Most of the time, we get the clearest and most reliable information from parent perspectives, teacher input, records, and in-clinic testing. A short classroom visit can be expensive and may not reflect your child’s overall skills.

That said, observations may be available if families feel strongly about it for those in preschool/elementary school:
Ages 0–3: Optional play-based observation at Spirited Play Lab in Belmont is included in the evaluation
Elementary School aged:
$500 for a 45-minute observation within 20 minutes of San Carlos (Redwood City, Belmont, San Mateo, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Burlingame, Foster City, Atherton)
If outside this radius: $400 for the observation plus $250/hour for travel
Zoom observations may be possible if schools allow
Families and schools may also share videos of the child in home, school, or therapy environments, which is often a flexible and cost-effective option

Observations are scheduled only if time allows. This is the only additional cost beyond the comprehensive evaluation fee.

Question 4

Do you offer payment plans or reduced fees?

Accepted Answer

We do not offer sliding scales or payment plans. We encourage families to check their out-of-network insurance coverage for reimbursement. For some younger children, Regional Center or early intervention programs may also be available (we can provide guidance on where to start).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clinic FAQs

Do you take insurance?

What goes into the cost of an evaluation?

Evaluation FAQs

How much direct testing time is typical?

What is included in a comprehensive evaluation?

Do you provide school observations as part of the evaluation?

Do you offer payment plans or reduced fees?

Therapy FAQs

How is therapy different from an evaluation?

Do you offer a free consultation?

What types of therapy do you provide?

Additional FAQs Parents May Have

What’s the difference between a neuropsychological evaluation, a psychological evaluation, a psychoeducational evaluation — and what we do at NDC?

Will my child’s evaluation include recommendations for school or therapies?

What if my child already had testing done at school or somewhere else?

How is testing with The Neurodevelopmental Collective different from school-based testing?

Will you work with my child’s school or outside providers?

Will my child think something is “wrong” if they’re evaluated?

What if none of the “labels” I’ve heard about really describe my child?

What if my child has already been evaluated, but we still don’t have the answers we need?

What ages do you work with for evaluations?

When should my child have an evaluation?

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