Psychological Assessment & Learning Disability Testing
We specialize in comprehensive and collaborative psychological testing and assessment services for children, adolescents, and adults. Based in Hood River, OR, we proudly serve families throughout the Columbia River Gorge including Mt. Hood Parkdale, Odell, Mosier, Lyle, White Salmon, Cascade Locks, and The Dalles.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) &
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessment
Our comprehensive psychological assessments are about more than simply identifying a diagnosis. They’re an opportunity to better understand the whole person and the experiences that have shaped their current challenges.
Through thoughtful evaluation and individualized case formulation, we help clients make sense of what they’re experiencing, recognize their strengths, and develop greater self-compassion. Our goal is to provide not only clarity, but also a meaningful roadmap for treatment, growth, and support.
Every evaluation is tailored to the individual, but the process typically includes: 1) a clinical interview, 2) structured psychological testing, 3) a detailed evaluation report, and 4) a feedback session where we review the results together and discuss personalized recommendations.
Adult ADHD Testing
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We take a comprehensive and compassionate approach to ADHD evaluation, with the goal of helping children and teens better understand their strengths and challenges and get the support they need.
Our evaluations typically include: 1) clinical interviews with the child or teen and their parents, 2) multi-informant rating scales and performance-based measures of attention and executive functioning, 3) a detailed evaluation report, and 4) a feedback meeting to review results and discuss personalized recommendations. Because ADHD can overlap with or co-occur with learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, and language difficulties, we carefully consider the full picture and may recommend a more comprehensive assessment when appropriate.
Child & Adolescent ADHD Testing
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We are here to help you navigate the complexities of an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) evaluation for your child. We understand how important it is to have a clear understanding of your child’s strengths and needs, and we take a thorough, individualized approach that may include assessing intellectual abilities and oral language skills to better understand their unique profile.
Our ASD evaluation process typically involves: 1) a clinical interview and developmental and behavioral history with caregivers, 2) in-person observation and assessment of your child in their school environment, 3) multi-informant rating scales, 4) a detailed assessment report, and 5) a feedback meeting to review findings and discuss personalized recommendations. Whenever possible, observing your child in their everyday school environment allows us to understand how they communicate, interact, learn, and navigate their surroundings in a natural setting.
Child & Adolescent Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessment
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Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessment
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We take a comprehensive and compassionate approach to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) evaluation for adults. We recognize that understanding yourself later in life can bring both clarity and new questions, and our goal is to help you better understand your experiences, strengths, and support needs.
Our adult ASD evaluation process typically involves: 1) a clinical interview and detailed developmental and behavioral history, 2) in-person assessment focused on social communication, interaction, and related areas of functioning, 3) multi-informant rating scales when appropriate, 4) a detailed assessment report, and 5) a feedback meeting to review findings and discuss personalized recommendations. When available and appropriate, we may also gather information from a parent, partner, or other person who knows you well to better understand lifelong patterns of development and functioning.
Educational Evaluations
Our psychoeducational assessments are designed to help you better understand how your child learns, including their cognitive and academic strengths, areas of difficulty, and factors that may be getting in the way of their success at school or in daily life. These evaluations can help answer questions related to specific learning disorders (such as reading or math difficulties), ADHD, intellectual disability, giftedness, and the ways emotional or behavioral concerns—such as anxiety, depression, or externalizing behaviors—may be affecting your child’s functioning.
Our psychoeducational evaluations typically include: 1) an initial parent consultation and clinical interview, 2) individualized testing with your child or teen, including measures of intellectual abilities, academic achievement, and other areas based on their specific needs, 3) multi-informant rating scales, 4) a detailed assessment report written for families, and 5) a feedback meeting to review findings and discuss personalized recommendations.
Comprehensive Educational Evaluation
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Our educational assessments are designed to provide a clear picture of your child’s academic strengths and areas of difficulty. These focused evaluations are well suited for families seeking to better understand learning concerns, identify areas where additional support may be helpful, or clarify concerns related to reading, writing, or math.
The evaluation typically includes: 1) an initial parent consultation and clinical interview, 2) individualized assessment of cognitive and academic skills, with testing tailored to your child’s specific concerns, 3) a detailed summary of findings and recommendations, and 4) a feedback meeting to review results and discuss practical next steps for supporting your child’s learning.
For more complex concerns or when a broader understanding of your child’s cognitive, academic, emotional, and behavioral functioning is needed, a comprehensive psychoeducational evaluation may be recommended.
Simple Educational Evaluation
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We offer standalone IQ testing to help formally document your child’s cognitive abilities and intellectual functioning. This may be useful for private school applications or other situations where documentation of cognitive abilities is needed.
IQ testing can also be an important part of gifted and talented evaluations, providing insight into your child’s reasoning, problem-solving, and learning strengths. We commonly use the WISC-V (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children – Fifth Edition), a widely used measure of cognitive abilities for children and adolescents.
Optional academic achievement testing is available for an additional fee when a more complete picture of your child’s learning profile is helpful. Families receive a concise summary of results that can be used for school applications or to better understand and support their child’s unique strengths.
IQ Testing/ Gifted & Talented Evaluation
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Accomodation Testing for Standardized Tests
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Standardized exams such as the LSAT, MCAT, GRE, GMAT, SAT, ACT, and Bar Exam can be an important part of academic and professional goals. For some individuals, however, the testing environment itself can make it difficult to fully demonstrate what they know and can do. Learning differences, ADHD, test anxiety, and other factors may affect performance, particularly when working under strict time limits or other testing demands.
We provide psychological evaluations to help determine whether testing accommodations may be appropriate and to provide the documentation needed to support an accommodation request. Depending on individual needs and the requirements of the testing organization, recommendations may include extended time, additional breaks, or a reduced-distraction testing environment. Our goal is to help ensure that testing conditions allow you to demonstrate your knowledge and abilities as accurately as possible.
Fitness for Duty and Pre-Adoption Evaluations
Has your employer requested a fitness for duty (FFD) evaluation to better understand your ability to perform your job safely and effectively? Or are you an employer seeking an objective assessment of an employee’s ability to meet the demands of their p
We provide timely, comprehensive FFD evaluations tailored to the specific questions and requirements of each referral. Evaluations typically include: 1) review of the concerns prompting the evaluation and the employee’s essential job functions, 2) a clinical interview, 3) collateral interviews with relevant individuals, 4) review of relevant records, and 5) structured psychological testing.
Our goal is to provide an objective, thorough evaluation that addresses the referral questions and offers clear information regarding an individual’s ability to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of their role.
Fitness for Duty Evaluation
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The adoption process can bring a lot of excitement, questions, and uncertainty, and a pre-adoption psychological evaluation can feel like an especially stressful part of the journey. We aim to make the process clear, respectful, and supportive while ensuring that all required components of the evaluation are completed.
Because adoption agencies may have different requirements, we work with you to meet the specific guidelines of your agency. Our evaluation typically includes individual interviews with each prospective adoptive parent, a joint interview with the couple, and psychological testing. Following completion of the interviews and testing, we typically provide the evaluation report within 2–3 weeks. If additional documentation or follow-up is needed as the adoption process continues, we are happy to provide ongoing support as appropriate.
Pre-Adoption Evaluation
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Assessment FAQs
Specialized assessment to help you move toward the life you want with clarity.
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Invest in your mental health, growth, and long-term well-being through comprehensive psychological assessment:
ADHD Evaluation (Child): $3,000
ADHD Evaluation (Adult): $2,500
Autism Spectrum Evaluation: $3,000
Comprehensive Psychoeducational Evaluation: $3,500
Simple Educational Evaluation: $2,000
Fitness for Duty Evaluation: $3,500
Pre-Adoption Evaluation (2 adults): $3,000
IQ Testing / Gifted & Talented Evaluation: $1,200
Accommodation Testing for Standardized Tests: $2,250
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Did you know that many insurance plans provide some reimbursement for out-of-network psychological testing? Depending on your plan, you may be eligible to receive 50–80% of the cost after meeting your deductible. We offer a complimentary out-of-network benefits check to help you better understand your coverage and potential reimbursement.
Here’s how it works:
1. Contact Us
Let us know you’re interested, and we’ll send you a secure link to provide your insurance information.
2. We Check Your Benefits
We’ll verify your out-of-network benefits through our secure system.
3. Receive a Benefits Summary
We’ll provide a brief summary of your deductible, coinsurance, and estimated potential reimbursement.
4. Optional: Get More Detailed Information
If you’d like more specific information, we can provide a script to help you contact your insurance company directly about pre-authorization, reimbursement, and claim submission requirements.
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You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.
Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
Make sure you save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises.
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Out-of-Network Coverage
We are an out-of-network provider, which means we do not bill insurance companies directly. However, many insurance plans include out-of-network benefits that may provide reimbursement for psychological services. The amount reimbursed varies by plan, but some clients find that their final out-of-pocket cost is lower than they initially expect.
Payment is due in full at the time of your appointment. We’ll provide you with a superbill that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement.
We accept credit and debit cards, checks, and HSA/FSA cards.
We also offer a complimentary out-of-network benefits check to help you understand your coverage and get a general idea of what your plan may reimburse. When needed, we can also help you identify the questions to ask your insurance provider so you can feel informed about your benefits and expected costs before beginning an evaluation.
Assessment Process
Clinical Interview
A thorough conversation to understand your history, current concerns, strengths, and goals.
Collateral Information
When appropriate, information from caregivers, teachers, or other providers helps build a more complete picture.
Testing
Evidence-based assessment measures selected to answer your unique referral questions and better understand cognitive, academic, and emotional functioning.
Feedback
A review of your results, personalized recommendations, and a clear understanding of the findings and next steps.