Assessments
We specialize in assessing clients aged 3-17 years.
Our approach recognizes the individual and the unique questions the client and their families have.
Dr. Ragan, our resident Child Psychologist, conducts all assessments.
Assessments
Understanding your child’s unique strengths and challenges is the first step to helping them thrive. We offer comprehensive assessments tailored to children and adolescents of all ages, focusing on developmental milestones, academic skills, behavior, and social-emotional growth. Each assessment is personalized, beginning with an intake to address your concerns, followed by customized testing and clear, actionable recommendations. Schedule a free consultation today to start gaining the insights you need to support your child’s success.
Assessments
Unlock your child’s potential with personalized assessments tailored to their unique needs. We evaluate developmental, academic, and social-emotional skills for children of all ages. Our process includes an in-depth intake, customized testing, and clear, actionable recommendations. Schedule your free consultation today to get started.
What is an assessment?
Psychological assessments (sometimes called “tests” or “evaluations”) are a valuable tool to understand the diverse needs of children and adolescents. They can be used to determine if someone meets criteria for a diagnosis, such as ADHD, anxiety, or autism. They can help families access support services and can be useful to answer questions for families or teens.
Texas Child Assessment Clinic
Texas Child Assessment Clinic
What We Assess:
Attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Autism spectrum disorder
Anxiety-related diagnoses
Depressive disorders
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Disruptive behavior (e.g., anger, defiance)
Adjustment difficulties following a stressor or traumatic event (i.e. divorce, grief, etc.)
Intellectual disabilities
Academic screening for learning disabilities
Giftedness
Our Approach
Preschoolers
Children ages 3-5 years.
These assessments often include more caregiver involvement. They also are typically more brief. Assessments at this age can help to investigate a child’s development or school readiness.
Common questions include those about meeting milestones or diagnoses like autism spectrum disorder.
Children
This group includes ages 5-12 years.
Assessments with children include one-on-one work with the child, paired with a thorough parent interview.
Common questions at this age often focus on social skills, attention, emotional difficulties, behavior, or learning.
Adolescents
For teens (12-17 years), testing looks similar to that done with children. However, teens often “self-refer”, meaning they are the ones who may have initially approached their parents about wanting an evaluation.
An assessment at this age might help to prepare young adults for transitioning to college or more independent living
The Process
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“This is a free 15-minute phone consultation. The goal of this call is to determine if an assessment is a good fit for your needs. It also serves to provide an estimate based on your needs.
It is an opportunity for you to ask any questions and discuss what to expect from the process. During this call, you will get an estimate.”
Phone Consult
“Parent/caregiver interviews are conducted next. This includes an in-depth conversation and is scheduled for 1.5 hours. Parent interviews are conducted virtually via telehealth. ”
Parent/Caregiver Interview
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Assessment Day
“Next, both the parent(s) and child attend the in-person assessment day.
This is a full day, often lasting from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm. Depending on the age of the child and the measures being completed, the parent may be involved in the tasks, or the child may be working separately with the clinician. ”
“At this stage in the process, Dr. Ragan is scoring and interpreting the various measures that have been completed by you and your child.
She is also writing a comprehensive report that details these results, provides diagnoses (if appropriate), and includes additional resources and recommendations. ”
Interpretation & Report Writing
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“Finally, Dr. Ragan conducts a virtual 1-hour meeting with you to review the report, answer questions, and discuss ideas for resources moving forward.
Sometimes parents attend this meeting on their own, but other times children and teens join. This is up to the family’s preference. ”
Feedback Meeting
Meet Dr. Ragan
All assessments are conducted by Dr. Ragan, our resident Child Psychologist. Dr. Ragan has a decade of experience working with children and families. Additionally, she has experience working in the public education system and enjoys helping her clients through the process of getting support for their children.
Schedule a free 15-minute consult.
We start with a consultation because each assessment (and estimate) is tailored to the client and the unique questions they and their families have.
FAQs
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You can find information on fees here.
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Let them know parents stay on-site during the assessment process, but they may be working independently with the psychologist at times.
Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep the night before.
Have your child take any regular medication as prescribed.
Bring snacks and water. We may also take a 60-minute lunch break during testing, as needed.
If your child wears glasses or a hearing aid, bring these as well.
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Parents can explain that we will be working as a team to see what we can do to help with challenges in the child’s life. We will do lots of different things like puzzles, word games, schoolwork, questionnaires, and talking. They may be reassured to know that none of these will be for a “grade” and we won’t be doing any medical procedures (e.g., shots, medicine).
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Services are provided via private-pay only. However, upon request, I can provide you with an itemized receipt (“superbill”) that you may choose to submit to your insurance company
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No, this clinic specializes in working with children and teens ages 3-17 years.
Schedule your free 15-minute consultation with Dr. Ragan
Steps to Schedule:
Schedule your free consultation at a time that works best for you. Click the “Request Appointment” button to begin.
Look for a confirmation email with required paperwork. (Client Portal)
Complete the paperwork prior to your consultation to ensure we maximize our time together. This paperwork needs to be completed at least 24 hours prior to the appointment.