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Some children are assessed by a psychologist alone, or along with a psychometrist. Other children are assessed by psychologists who work with multidisciplinary teams, and therefore may also be seen by other professionals on the day of their assessment. Individual programs in the hospital focus on different areas of development.
For example, some assessments may emphasize memory and learning, others may focus on language or academic development, and still others may highlight behaviour and emotional development. Sometimes feedback is offered on the same day as the assessment. Sometimes it takes place at a later date.
In most cases with younger children the feedback sessions involve parents only, but if your child is older, you may wish to include your child. On some occasions, feedback can also be given over the phone.
A written report will be completed, outlining the results of the assessment and the recommendations for intervention. You will receive a copy of this report.
Sometimes the school is willing to pay for an outside testing. If the school does test your child and you believe further testing or a second opinion is warranted, you have the right to have an outside testing done. The school may or may not cover the costs.
Will my health insurance cover testing? Most health insurance policies do cover testing if they consider testing to be "medically indicated.
If there is a medical or psychiatric issue which the testing will address, the insurance company may provide full or partial coverage. These are the steps you should follow to find out whether your insurance company will help pay for the testing: When you call, be sure to specify the reason for the testing e. Also ask if I am "in network" and, if not, if there is "out of network" coverage.
It is essential that I contact the company directly to confirm your coverage well in advance of the scheduled test date. The insurance companies sometimes tell the subscriber one thing and the provider something very different. In any case, arranging precertification can take a week or two, and failure to follow the company's procedures may result in the claim being denied.
Gary Groth-Marnat 4th Ed We can assist you in translating test results for school staff and advocating for accommodations or support services needed. Boyle is able to provide assessments along with expert testimony in court. Specific Specialty Area Testing conducted by a specialist in each area — Not all students need specialty area testing. Questions to ask Cheryl L. The insurance companies sometimes tell the subscriber one thing and the provider something very different. We offer clinical evaluations and services for clients of all ages which include:
For more on insurance coverage issues, click here. What if insurance won't cover the costs and I can't afford the fee?
There are various alternatives. Your insurance company may pay in whole or in part see below.
Your child's school or your employer may be willing to pay, in whole or part. A payment schedule, stretching out payments, can be arranged. In some cases, a sliding scale is available.
Discuss the issue with me at the start of the process.