During your free introductory consultation, you will speak to a member of our intake team to briefly discuss why you are requesting assessment. They will gather contact and billing information and coordinate the scheduling of your initial intake appointment.

Please note:  We currently have a waitlist to begin our testing services. Your expected wait time will be discussed during your free introductory consultation, as availability can change.

Before you can be seen for testing, we offer a variety of services to support you in the meantime. This may include: 

• Referrals to other area providers with more immediate availability 
• Parent guidance services  
• Individual or group therapy services  
• Consultation on accessing school accommodations and support

There will be several forms for you to complete through your client portal account. An important piece of this process is the completion of the “Neuropsychological Interview Packet.” This document will ask about you or your child’s medical, academic, social, and developmental history. It may be helpful to look back on personal records or ask for family members’ assistance in filling this out so that it is completed in its entirety. Your intake clinician will review this packet before your intake appointment and will ask follow-up questions as needed.  

In this hour-long virtual appointment, our clinicians will explain to you the timeline of your assessment, as well as policies and procedures of our clinic. They will also interview you about you or your child’s history and reason for coming in for assessment. This is a good chance for you to ask any questions about our assessment process and clarify what you hope the assessment can provide for you.  

If you are coming in for an assessment of your child, only parents will be present at this appointment unless discussed beforehand. 

For children and adolescents who do not participate in the initial intake appointment, we will invite them to come into the office for an hour-long meeting with their testing clinician. This is an opportunity for them to get to know who they will be meeting with, familiarize themselves with our space, and develop an understanding of what an assessment entails. We will work together with you to provide the child with some language about what to expect and what it means to be coming in for an assessment.  

This meeting also gives our clinicians an opportunity to observe your child in a more unstructured, play-based environment.

On average, there will be 2-3 in-person assessment appointments where you or your child come to our Oak Brook office to complete different activities for a span of 2-3 hours. These will take place in morning hours during the week, and we can provide a doctor’s note to excuse your child from school, if applicable. The frequency and length of appointments will depend on the scope of the assessment your child’s capacities, and your availability.  

While parents of older children may choose to leave the office for nearby errands, we ask that parents of young children remain in the waiting room for your child’s in-person testing appointments. 

It will take a few weeks for the testing clinician to compile the information into a comprehensive written report. Once it is complete, your testing clinician will schedule a feedback appointment with you, which is an opportunity to go over the results and discuss recommendations. Following the feedback, the written evaluation will be available through your client portal account. 

For pediatric assessments, it is often beneficial to schedule a feedback session for your child as well. The clinician will go over results in a developmentally-appropriate manner, highlighting strengths and providing them with growth-promoting language around areas of difference. 

Your clinician will provide you with an emailed link to online questionnaires you will complete through a HIPAA-secure website. These provide important collateral information for the assessment. As such, it may also be helpful to gather the perspectives of other important people in your child’s life, such as other family members, teachers, therapists, etc.

The cost of an evaluation can vary based on the scope of testing, the specific concerns being assessed, and whether additional interviews or rating scales are needed. Some families use insurance when coverage is available, while others pay out of pocket for a private evaluation. For the most accurate pricing, it’s best to contact SVPS directly to discuss your child’s needs and available options. 

Insurance coverage for psychological testing depends on your plan, diagnosis requirements, and whether the evaluation is considered medically necessary. SVPS works with families to help clarify benefits, so it’s a good idea to verify coverage before scheduling. We are in network with BCBS PPO & BCBS Loyola HMO.

Out-of-pocket evaluations can range from $3000-$5000 depending on the various factors listed above. Following your Intake Appointment, you will receive a cost estimate tailored to your unique evaluation needs.

We welcome an ongoing relationship following each assessment to assist in guiding you or your child to the optimal treatment steps.  

For those seeking school accommodations, your testing clinician can help to guide you through the process of initiating school services, which may include providing a school-specific version of the report or attending IEP meetings.