These evaluations consist primarily of cognitive testing, though occasionally schools also request tests of academic skills.
Admissions testing assesses areas of cognitive ability, including:
If required, academic areas assessed include reading, writing, mathematics, and oral language skills.
I strive to make the experience fun and to provide a warm environment that allows the child to demonstrate their strengths.
Admissions testing usually occurs in one session of 1–2 hours, in which the child participates in game-like thinking activities from tests such as the WPPSI-IV, the WISC-V, the RIAS, and the WIAT-4 (if indicated).
Your child’s performance will be compared to a sample of other children at his or her age, and scores will be derived that summarize his or her abilities across cognitive domains. I will provide a report to parents and/or schools, at no additional fee, within two weeks of testing, though I am often able to expedite if needed.
In general, testing should be scheduled as soon as possible to ensure that testing is completed and the final report arrives at the school before admissions deadlines. Parents can choose whether they wish to have a feedback session, in which I explain the results in detail, though the report itself is often sufficient.
Insurance companies are not likely to reimburse for this process. However, fees for this testing are competitive, ranging from $500–600 per test, depending on the age of the child and the nature of the testing required by the school.
Furthermore, while clients may apply to multiple different schools, only one report is required, which can be sent to all of them.