FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Here are some answers to the questions I receive the most. If you can’t find what you are looking for, please get in touch.

DO YOU TAKE INSURANCE?

I am an out-of-network practice, but I can provide invoices that you may submit to your insurance for reimbursement. You may take the following CPT codes to your insurance to check for reimbursement before scheduling:

96116 - First hour of neuropsych intake

96136 - First 30 mins of neuropsych testing

96137 - Each additional 30 minutes of neuropsych testing

96132 - First hour of data integration & data interpretation

96133 - Additional hour(s) for data interpretation, feedback, & report writing

DO YOU PROVIDE TARGETED or ABBREVIATED EVALUATIONS?

Yes! When a full neuropsychological evaluation is not indicated, I provide targeted diagnostic evaluations or updated evaluations to inform your child's response to intervention. I have specialized training in the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2) and Autism Diagnostic Interview, Revised (ADI-R). I provide targeted autism diagnostic evaluations to inform your child's cognitive, developmental, and social-emotional goals and needs.

DO YOU EVALUATE ADULTS?

Absolutely. The most common reason adults seek out my support is to help answer whether they struggle with symptoms of ADHD or autism spectrum disorder. I provide both comprehensive and targeted diagnostic evaluations depending on your specific goals.

ARE IN-PERSON TESTING OPTIONS AVAILABLE?

Yes! Testing in-person is preferred. The appropriateness of virtual and hybrid evaluations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

WHEN IS A NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION RECOMMENDED?

Below are a few common reasons a neuropsychological evaluation may be recommended:

When there are questions about a diagnosis (e.g., is it anxiety, attention, or a combination of both?)
When your child is not performing to their potential and you have questions about how to better support their learning and school performance
When you have questions about your child's school placement
When your child can camouflage or work hard to hold themselves together during the school day but is very stressed and easy to upset at home
When your child is avoiding work and requires a lot of support from you or teachers to start or persist through schoolwork
When your child expresses their thoughts well orally but has a much harder time translating those thoughts into writing
When your child has difficulty keeping friendships but you are unsure what's contributing to their challenges

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO A PARENT WHO FEELS NERVOUS ABOUT GOING THROUGH THE PROCESS?

It’s completely normal to feel nervous before a neuropsychological evaluation, especially when you’re not sure what to expect. My goal is to make the process as comfortable and supportive as possible for both children and families.

Here’s what I often recommend to parents:

Preview what to expect with your child ahead of time: explain who I am, and that my job is to learn how their brain learns — what they’re really good at and what feels trickier.
Normalize the experience: share that everyone has subjects or skills that come easily, and others that take more time and practice, and that I’m here to help with both.
Building trust and connection with your child is first and foremost. We chat and go over the day so the student feels some predictability and control. That helps reduce anxiety, especially for kids who are cautious or need time to warm up.
Remind your child this isn’t a test they can “pass” or “fail.” It’s more like puzzles and games that help me understand how their brain learns best. All that matters is that they do their best.
Encourage families to talk openly about the process, bring comfort items or favorite snacks, and remind the child that the goal is help, not to judge.

HOW SHOULD I TALK TO MY CHILD ABOUT STARTING A NEUROPSYCH EVALUATION?

It is important to me that children feel as comfortable as possible during the evaluation. To ease worries and help them feel as in control as possible, I've written them to following letter:

A Letter to Kids: What to Expect When You Come See Me

Hi!

When you come to see me, you can call me Anny. My job is to learn all about how you learn, what you’re really good at, what feels easier for you, and what might feel a little trickier sometimes. Everyone has things they’re great at and things they need more time and practice with, and that’s totally okay.

The reason I do this is so we can figure out how to make learning, activities, or playdates feel more fun, easier, and more comfortable for you. When we’re together, you’ll get to do lots of different activities. Some of them will feel like playing games, solving puzzles, playing with blocks, drawing, and working on an iPad. A few activities might feel a bit like school, such as reading, writing, or math, but don’t worry, you’ll get lots of breaks. You can eat snacks, take rests, draw on the wall if you want, and even have hot chocolate.

My job isn’t just to understand how you learn, it’s also to learn about what you enjoy, what you find boring, and what feels hard. I do my very best to make our time together feel fun and relaxed, and there are no right or wrong answers. I just want to see how your brain works.