A comprehensive psychological evaluation can help explain complex difficulties involving attention, learning, memory, processing, executive functioning or academic performance.
Bright Future Psychology provides comprehensive adult evaluations with virtual and in-person options. Testing is individualized to the referral questions and may provide diagnostic clarity, identify cognitive and academic strengths, and support college, graduate-school or testing-accommodation requests.
Appointments are generally available within 1–2 weeks. Written reports are typically completed approximately one week after testing.
A comprehensive evaluation may be appropriate when an adult:
• Has longstanding learning or attention difficulties
• Suspects ADHD, dyslexia or another learning disability
• Has more than one possible diagnosis
• Experiences difficulty with memory, processing speed or executive functioning
• Is returning to college or professional training
• Needs updated documentation for college or university disability services
• Is requesting accommodations for an admissions or licensing examination
• Has previous testing that no longer reflects current functioning
• Has a complex educational, developmental or clinical history
• Wants a detailed understanding of cognitive and academic strengths and weaknesses
• Needs recommendations for treatment, education or daily functioning
The evaluation is tailored to the individual. It is not a fixed battery administered identically to every client.
Depending on the referral questions, testing may assess:
• General cognitive abilities and reasoning
• Verbal and visual problem-solving
• Working memory
• Processing speed
• Attention and sustained concentration
• Impulsivity and response control
• Executive functioning
• Learning and memory
• Reading and reading fluency
• Written expression and spelling
• Mathematics
• Phonological processing
• Language and vocabulary
• Visual-motor integration
• Emotional and behavioral functioning
• Adaptive or everyday functioning when relevant
The evaluation also includes a detailed developmental, educational and clinical history and review of relevant records.
Depending on the findings and referral questions, a comprehensive evaluation may assess for:
• ADHD
• Dyslexia
• Dysgraphia
• Dyscalculia
• Other specific learning disorders
• Executive-functioning difficulties
• Memory and cognitive-processing weaknesses
• Anxiety, depression or other emotional conditions
• Autism-related concerns when autism-specific assessment measures are included
• More than one co-occurring condition
Diagnostic conclusions are provided only when supported by the complete clinical history and assessment findings.
The $3,500 comprehensive evaluation includes:
• Clinical and developmental interview
• Review of relevant educational, medical and psychological records
• WAIS-5 cognitive testing
• D-KEFS executive-function testing
• CPT-3 attention testing
• Executive-function rating scales
• Behavioral and emotional rating scales when clinically relevant
• Comprehensive academic achievement testing
• Cognitive-processing and memory measures
• Additional condition-specific testing when indicated
• Diagnostic integration
• Individualized recommendations
• Feedback consultation
• Comprehensive written psychological report
The exact assessment battery is selected according to the client’s history, referral questions and documentation needs.
An adult will not necessarily receive every measure listed below. Test selection is individualized.
Commonly used instruments include:
• Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fifth Edition (WAIS-5)
• Delis-Kaplan Executive Function System (D-KEFS)
• Conners Continuous Performance Test, Third Edition (CPT-3)
• Adult ADHD rating scales
• Adult executive-function rating scales
• Behavior and emotional-functioning rating scales
• Wechsler Memory Scale
• Wechsler Individual Achievement Test, Fourth Edition (WIAT-4)
• Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Cognitive Abilities and Achievement
• Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement, Third Edition (KTEA-3)
• Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing, Second Edition (CTOPP-2)
• Test of Dyslexia measures
• Feifer Assessment of Reading (FAR)
• Feifer Assessment of Writing (FAW)
• Feifer Assessment of Mathematics (FAM)
• Beery-Buktenica Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration (VMI)
• Additional learning, memory, language and cognitive-processing measures
The selected measures depend on the diagnosis being considered and the purpose of the evaluation.
Adults with ADHD may struggle with attention, organization, time management, working memory, task initiation or consistent follow-through.
A comprehensive evaluation examines these concerns using clinical history, rating scales, performance-based attention and executive-function measures, cognitive testing and other relevant information.
No single questionnaire or computer task can diagnose ADHD. Conclusions are based on the complete pattern of history, functional impairment and test findings.
A comprehensive evaluation can assess reading, writing, mathematics, phonological processing and related cognitive skills.
This may help clarify:
• Dyslexia or a reading disorder
• Dysgraphia or a written-expression disorder
• Dyscalculia or a mathematics disorder
• Other learning and processing differences
• ADHD occurring alongside a learning disability
The report explains how the findings affect current academic or testing performance and provides individualized recommendations.
Memory complaints can arise from many sources, including attention difficulties, inefficient learning strategies, emotional distress, sleep problems, medical factors or specific weaknesses in memory processes.
Testing may examine:
• Verbal learning and recall
• Visual learning and recall
• Working memory
• Processing speed
• Attention during learning
• Recognition and retrieval
• Executive strategies affecting memory performance
The results are interpreted within the individual’s broader cognitive, clinical and functional profile.
Colleges and universities may request current documentation before considering accommodations through their disability-services offices.
When clinically supported, the evaluation may document:
• The diagnosed condition
• Developmental and educational history
• Objective assessment findings
• Current functional limitations
• The relationship between the condition and requested accommodations
• Clinically appropriate recommendations
Possible recommendations may include extended testing time, reduced-distraction testing, breaks, assistive technology or other individualized supports.
Each institution independently establishes its documentation requirements and determines eligibility.
A comprehensive evaluation may provide documentation relevant to accommodation requests for:
• SAT, PSAT and Advanced Placement examinations administered by College Board
• ACT examinations
• GRE examinations
• GMAT examinations
• LSAT examinations administered by LSAC
• MCAT examinations administered by the AAMC
• Medical and health-professions examinations
• USMLE and other medical licensing examinations
• NCLEX examinations
• Florida Bar Examination and other bar examinations
• CPA and other professional certification examinations
Testing organizations establish their own documentation requirements and independently determine whether accommodations are approved.
Applicants should obtain the receiving organization’s current requirements before scheduling and provide prior evaluation and accommodation records whenever possible.
Comprehensive adult evaluations may be completed virtually, in person or through a combination of both formats.
The appropriate format depends on:
• The selected assessment measures
• The client’s location
• The referral questions
• Standardized administration requirements
• The receiving organization’s documentation policies
Clinical interviews, questionnaires and record review can generally be completed remotely. Direct testing may also be available virtually when the selected measures and circumstances support valid remote administration.
We will discuss the appropriate evaluation format during the initial consultation.
Previous records can help establish the developmental history and persistence of a condition.
When available, clients should provide:
• Prior psychological or psychoeducational evaluations
• IEPs and Section 504 Plans
• School records and report cards
• College transcripts
• Previous accommodation records
• Standardized test scores
• Medical or treatment records
• Prior approval or denial letters
• Documentation instructions from the receiving organization
Following the evaluation, clients receive:
• A clear explanation of the assessment results
• Diagnostic conclusions when supported
• Identification of cognitive and academic strengths
• Identification of attention, learning, memory, processing or emotional concerns
• An explanation of current functional limitations
• Individualized recommendations
• Accommodation recommendations when clinically appropriate
• Treatment or referral recommendations when indicated
• A comprehensive written psychological report
• A feedback consultation
When appropriate and within the scope of the evaluation, we may also complete clinician portions of accommodation forms or provide supplemental documentation.
Free phone consultation
We begin with a brief consultation to discuss your concerns, the purpose of the evaluation and any documentation requirements.
Intake and records
You complete intake forms and provide relevant educational, clinical and accommodation records.
Evaluation
Testing may be completed virtually, in person or through a combination of both formats. Testing time varies according to the selected battery and may be divided across appointments.
Feedback and report
The findings are explained during a feedback consultation. Written reports are typically completed approximately one week after testing.
How much does a comprehensive adult evaluation cost?
The comprehensive evaluation fee is $3,500. It includes the clinical interview, individualized testing battery, record review, diagnostic integration, feedback consultation and comprehensive written psychological report.
Can the evaluation be completed virtually?
Yes. Comprehensive adult evaluations may be completed virtually, in person or through a combination of both formats. The appropriate format depends on the selected measures, client location, referral questions and documentation requirements.
Can the evaluation diagnose ADHD or a learning disability?
Yes, when the clinical history and assessment findings support the diagnosis. The evaluation may assess ADHD, dyslexia and other learning disorders while considering alternative or co-occurring explanations.
Will the report guarantee college or testing accommodations?
No. When clinically appropriate, the evaluation may document a diagnosis, current functional limitations and recommended accommodations. The college, university, testing organization or licensing authority independently determines eligibility.
Can the evaluation support a Social Security Disability or Vocational Rehabilitation application?
The report may provide relevant clinical findings when they fall within the scope of the evaluation. Social Security, Vocational Rehabilitation and other agencies apply their own eligibility and documentation standards and independently determine benefits or services.
What should I provide before the evaluation?
Provide any previous psychological or educational evaluations, accommodation records, relevant school or medical records and the current documentation requirements of the organization receiving the report.
Does insurance reimburse comprehensive testing?
Bright Future Psychology can provide a superbill upon request. Reimbursement depends on the individual insurance plan, diagnosis, benefits and medical-necessity requirements.
How quickly can I schedule?
Appointments are generally available within 1–2 weeks. Written reports are typically completed approximately one week after testing.
A comprehensive psychological evaluation can help explain complex difficulties involving attention, learning, memory, processing, executive functioning or academic performance.
Bright Future Psychology provides comprehensive adult evaluations with virtual and in-person options. Testing is individualized to the referral questions and may provide diagnostic clarity, identify cognitive and academic strengths, and support college, graduate-school or testing-accommodation requests.
Appointments are generally available within 1–2 weeks. Written reports are typically completed approximately one week after testing.
Bright Future Psychology
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