Frequently Asked Questions

Questions Real Parents and Adults Ask

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"How do I know if this is normal kid stuff, or if my child actually needs an evaluation?"

That uncertainty is exactly what the free consultation is for. You don't need to already know the answer — we'll talk through what you're seeing and help you figure out together whether an evaluation makes sense right now.


School evaluations are often narrower in scope, driven by eligibility criteria rather than a full picture of your child, and can miss things like giftedness, subtle processing differences, or a co-occurring condition. A private evaluation is independent, more comprehensive, and designed to answer your specific questions — not just determine eligibility for services.

"My child already had testing through the school. Why would I pay for a private evaluation too?"

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"Will this go on my child's school record, or affect them down the road?"

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We're happy to talk through exactly how results are used and shared — you're always in control of who sees the report and when.


Never. Ruling things out is just as valuable as ruling them in — it tells you where to stop looking and gives you real information instead of ongoing uncertainty.

"What if we go through this whole process and there's no diagnosis at the end? Was it wasted money?"

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"I'm an adult who was never evaluated as a kid. Is it too late for me?"

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Not at all. Many of the adults we see are discovering, for the first time, a clear explanation for patterns they've lived with for decades. It's never too late to get an answer.


"Will insurance cover any of this?"

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We don't bill insurance directly, but we provide a superbill many clients use for partial out-of-network reimbursement. We always recommend checking your specific plan's testing benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQs or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and reach out, with no obligation, and get your questions answered.