At BHIDC, we use an integrated approach to mental health care. If a mental health professional has referred you for a psychological assessment, we will work with you and your other health care providers to coordinate care that is unique to your needs.
We offer the following assessment services for children/adolescents ages 7-17:
- Diagnosis of Mental Health Disorders
- Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties
- Attention and Concentration Concerns
- Learning/Academic Difficulties
- Intellectual Functioning
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
At this time, we are only able to offer assessment services for English-speaking clients. Not all referrals are appropriate for our training center and we may refer elsewhere for specialty services.
If you have questions about the specific assessment services we offer, please call (801) 581-4697 (Monday-Friday 9am-3pm).
Purposes and Benefits of Psychological Assessment:
The general purpose of psychological assessment is to improve understanding of an individual’s experiences and current functioning, identify underlying causes of current problems and/or clarify diagnosis in order to make specific recommendations for improving wellbeing and/or daily functioning. A comprehensive psychological evaluation may include assessment of various aspects of emotional experience, cognitive strengths and weaknesses, personality characteristics and/or interpersonal dynamics. Psychological assessments can help clarify problems in living and adjustment; emotional, cognitive and behavioral functioning; family and social relationships; and other aspects of psychological functioning. The evaluation includes a written report with recommendations for treatment, resources, and/or accommodations. We also provide verbal feedback about the results so you have the opportunity to ask questions.
What to Expect:
All child assessments and adult autism spectrum disorder assessments are conducted by a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in assessments of various disorders.
At this time, graduate student trainees are not available to conduct assessments for children nor are they able to assess adults for Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Scheduling an Assessment:
To schedule an assessment, contact us by phone or email with your name, contact information and brief description of your reason for seeking an assessment. A member of our staff will discuss your concerns in more detail, explain assessment procedures and answer your questions, and schedule an intake appointment. Once you have scheduled an appointment, we will send you an e-mail confirmation that includes information about the evaluation and payment options, directions to our clinic, and paperwork for you to review and complete prior to your appointment.
Assessment Procedures:
Assessments procedures are tailored to individual needs, but a typical evaluation involves 3 to 4 appointments across several weeks, including:
- 3-hour intake (clinic paperwork, diagnostic interview, questionnaires)
- 3-hour testing session (questionnaires and interactive tests)
- Additional testing (as needed, depending on reason for evaluation)
- A 60-minute feedback session to discuss results, diagnoses and recommendations
After the Assessment:
Within four weeks following the feedback session, you will be provided with a comprehensive written report detailing the assessment results, impressions and recommendations.
If you have questions about the specific assessment services we offer, please Contact Us or call (801) 581-4697 (Monday-Friday 9am to 3pm).
Fees
BHIDC offers comprehensive psychological assessments on a sliding scale as shown in the table below. You will be billed half of your fee after your intake session and half of your fee after testing is completed. Fees include the following services: a 90-minute comprehensive intake, up to 5 hours of psychological test administration and interpretation, individualized discussion of results and recommendations, and an assessment report. Additional post-assessment meetings are available upon request for a fee of $50 per hour for a licensed clinician.
The brief assessment is used to assist with diagnostic clarity. Includes cognitive functioning, emotional and behavioral measures. Results from this assessment may help other care providers with treatment planning (e.g., what psychotherapy approach to use, what medications might be most useful, etc.). Note that this does not include testing for learning disabilities, ADHD, or autism spectrum disorder.
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Total Household Income Range |
Graduate-Level Clinician |
Licensed Clinician |
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<$25 - 49,999 |
$300 |
$850 |
|
$50 - 84,999 |
$400 |
$950 |
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> $85,000 |
$500 |
$1050 |
To determine whether there may be a learning disorder and/or attention deficits that may affect the child’s ability to learn and function. Includes cognitive functioning, academic achievement testing, attention testing, and emotional and behavioral measures. Results from this assessment may be helpful in identifying strengths and challenges in a child’s learning. This assessment will also help clarify whether your child may have symptoms of ADHD, or if their inattentiveness and/or hyperactivity may be attributed to another diagnosis. This assessment will include recommendations for how to help the child in both school and home settings. Please note that if you plan to seek reimbursement from your insurance company, academic achievement testing is typically not covered.
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Total Household Income Range |
Graduate-Level Clinician |
Licensed Clinician |
|
<$25 - 49,999 |
$300 |
$1100 |
|
$50 - 84,999 |
$400 |
$1300 |
|
> $85,000 |
$500 |
$1500 |
This assessment is used to determine whether an individual meets criteria for autism spectrum disorder. The evaluation includes ADOS-2 testing (the gold standard for assessing for autism), emotional and behavioral functioning, personality assessment (when applicable), cognitive assessment, and caregiver reports of an individual’s development and social responsiveness. Adult testing (18 and older) is also available. Results from this assessment will include resources and recommendations to assist with general functioning across various settings and domains (e.g., work, school, relationships, etc.).
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Total Household Income Range |
Graduate-Level Clinician |
Licensed Clinician |
|
<$25 - 49,999 |
$400 |
$1400 |
|
$50 - 84,999 |
$500 |
$1600 |
|
> $85,000 |
$600 |
$1800 |
When reviewing costs of care, please note that graduate-level trainees are not available to conduct assessments for children nor are they able to assess adults for Autism Spectrum Disorder. Child assessments are being conducted by only licensed clinical psychologists at this time.
Insurance
BHIDC does not accept insurance for assessment services. When meeting with a licensed psychologist, you may ask for a super bill and submit this to insurance for possible reimbursement. Psychological assessments, particularly those conducted by graduate trainees, are generally not reimbursable by insurance providers.
If you have questions about our assessment services or would like to schedule an appointment, please complete the form found here.