Why
would I need an assessment?
Assessments are commonly
conducted to answer questions about neuropsychological difficulties,
learning disabilities, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD), developmental delays, behavior problems, and/or personality
issues. Assessments can identify specific areas of strength
and difficulty for a wide variety of issues. Assessment services
are available for individuals of all ages.
Frequently
Requested Assessments
The most frequently
requested assessments include:
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Intelligence
Testing
Learning Disability Testing
Personality Testing
Disability Evaluations
Gifted Evaluations
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Testing
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What
to Expect During Assessment
After you have completed
an application for services, filled out the screening measures,
had a screening interview, completed the Consent
for Taping, Observation, and Research Participation form,
completed the MMPI (adults and adolescents), and paid your application
fee ($25 for individual clients) your application materials
are sent to the Assistant Director of the clinic for assignment
to a therapist. (For more information about the application
and screening process, please see application
process).
Generally you will
be assigned to a therapist within 2 weeks, unless there is a
waiting list. You can expect to hear from the Assistant Director
if you are not assigned to a therapist in 2 weeks. The Assistant
Director will generally call you and tell you where you are
on the waiting list. If you are concerned about the status of
your assignment, you may also feel free to call the Assistant
Director yourself at (850) 644-3006 to inquire.
Once you have
been assigned to a therapist, your therapist will contact you
within 2 working days to schedule an initial intake appointment.
During this initial appointment, you will be interviewed for
1 to 1 ½ hours about yourself and the reason(s) you have
decided to seek assessment services at this time.
For certain assessments,
you may be asked by your therapist to bring in medical or educational
records and transcripts. Additionally, if you have had previous
assessments or therapy, please bring any reports you have available
with you. If you have had previous assessments or therapy and
do not have the reports in your possession, please bring the
address and phone number of the organization that performed
the assessment or therapy. This is another source of information
for your current therapist.
When you begin the
assessment process at the initial appointment, your therapist
will gather information to make decisions about the appropriate
and specific kinds of tests to be used. The number and kind
of different testing instruments administered will vary according
to the specific assessment question. Your therapist will discuss
these details with you during your initial interview.
The length of time
it will take to complete your assessment depends upon the type
of assessment you are receiving. Generally, the length of assessments
varies from 2-8 hours with appointments scheduled over several
weeks. Once testing is completed, your therapist will create
an assessment report which identifies the findings and recommendations.
This report is generally completed 2 weeks following your last
testing session. This report will be discussed with you during
a subsequent feedback session, and can be released to other
professionals you identify who may benefit from the assessment
information, at your discretion. Therapy or other treatment
may be the recommended course of action after the completion
of an assessment. If you have any questions about assessment
procedures or results please talk with your therapist.
Missed
Appointments or Canceling an Assessment Session:
The FSU Psychology
Clinic requires 24 our notice for all session cancellations.
There is a $40 flat fee for missed assessment appointments without
24 hours notice to the therapist or clinic. Please see missed
appointments for more information.
Costs
of Assessment:
Fees for assessment
depend on the purpose of the evaluation and the specific tests
administered. For example, a gifted evaluation is $160 and a
full psychological evaluation (e.g., Learning Disability/Attention
Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder assessment) is $400. Questions
about the range of our testing fees can be directed to the Office
Assistants, the Office Manager, or the Assistant Director of
the FSU Psychology Clinic.
