Services
At Cognitive Canvas Psychology, we are committed to providing you with upfront flat-fee pricing, so you know how much an evaluation will cost, without having to estimate hourly rates or how long an assessment may take. We understand how tough it is to find an evaluator that meets your needs, and we believe that offering you options and transparent pricing will ease this process.
My fees for all evaluations and services are listed below. A complete psycho-educational assessment or neuro-perspective psycho-educational evaluation is often recommended, because these offer a more thorough and integrated understanding of the client and the numerous variables that may influence learning and achievement. However, more targeted assessments are also available for specific referrals, such as those that pertain to potential learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, career/vocational interests, and giftedness. We offer bilingual assessments and counseling sessions in Spanish, as well as translation services, to meet the needs of our Spanish-speaking families.
Our various evaluations, including specific components and fees associated with each, are described below. If you need a more customized assessment than the offerings below, potentially because you already had some components completed, please contact me for an individualized assessment plan. Individualized assessment plans and adjusted costs can be provided depending on the specific referral questions/concerns.
Evaluations
Comprehensive Psycho-Educational Evaluation
Cost: $4,000
Purpose: To determine the student’s cognitive and academic strengths and weaknesses, as well as his or her psychological processing (e.g., auditory, visual-perceptual, visual-motor, etc.), and social-emotional/behavioral, functioning. For instance, does your child have a learning disability or any other condition that affects their learning? If a disability or diagnosis is identified, the student may be found eligible to receive special accommodations and educational support by their school or university.
Components:
- Intake Meeting & Interview
- Record Review, as appropriate
- Cognitive Assessment (non-verbal/bilingual available)
- Academic Assessment
- Basic Psychological Processes Assessments (e.g., auditory processing, visual processing, visual-motor integration, etc.)
- Social-Emotional/Behavioral Rating Scales & Adaptive Behavior Rating Scales if needed
- Ed Code & DSM-V diagnosis, as appropriate
- Comprehensive Report, Recommendations, & Bell Curve Visuals of Results
- Feedback Meeting
- BONUS: Two 50-minute virtual consultation or teletherapy sessions to be used within 1 year of feedback meeting
- Add-On: In-person observations for AUT/ADHD eligibility or diagnosis ($250)
Neuro-Perspective Psycho-Educational Evaluation
Cost: $4,500
Purpose: By expanding the assessment of cognitive abilities to include executive functioning (e.g., memory, learning, processing speed, sustained attention, problem-solving, etc.), this examination goes further in-depth than the comprehensive psycho-educational evaluation. Additional areas of evaluation may include performance-based assessments for ADHD or autism, as well as assessments for identifying dyslexia, dyscalculia, and/or dysgraphia, depending on the referral question. This evaluation aims to identify the specific cause of a student’s difficulties and may be appropriate for students who have previously undergone a psycho-educational evaluation but still have difficulties. *Note: This evaluation does not test specific brain functions in the same manner as a neuropsychologist or psychiatrist.
Components:
- All components of the comprehensive psycho-educational evaluation PLUS:
- In-depth assessment of executive functioning
- Memory
- Learning
- Processing Speed
- General Reasoning Ability/Problem-Solving
- Sustained/Selective Attention
- Verbal Comprehension & Fluency
- May also include further assessment for Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and/or Dysgraphia
- May also include performance-based assessments for ADHD and/or Autism
- BONUS: Three 50-minute virtual consultation or teletherapy sessions to be used within 1 year of feedback meeting
- Add-On: in-person observations for AUT/ADHD eligibility or diagnosis ($250)
Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE)
*Will work to meet district limits for IEEs. Contact us for pricing.
Purpose: At times, schools and families desire an outside perspective on a student’s strengths, needs, and special education eligibility. A parent has the right to request a second opinion within 2 years of a school evaluation if they disagree with the results. School districts typically have procedures in place for requesting an IEE at public expense, and for allowing parents to select an evaluator that meets district requirements. An IEE is conducted by an evaluator who does not work for the child’s school district or public charter school, and who does not demonstrate a conflict of interest with any involved participants. IEEs include a comprehensive review of all educational records that are made available at the time of the evaluation, interviews, observations, and a new assessment battery that addresses all suspected areas of concern. IEEs are more involved than comprehensive psycho-educational assessments, because they include an intensive record review of previous assessments, observations in the educational setting, and participation in the IEP meeting.
Components:
- All components of the comprehensive psycho-educational evaluation PLUS:
- Collaboration with school district regarding meeting specific requirements for IEEs (e.g., insurance, testing site, fees, etc.)
- Interviews and rating scales completed with classroom teacher(s)
- Various observations in educational setting
- Comprehensive Report provided prior to IEP meeting
- Participation at IEP meeting to present assessment results
- *Note: School district must consider IEE findings, but this evaluation does not guarantee any specific special education eligibilities, placements, programs/intervention to be implemented by the school district.
- *Note: Does not include bonus consultation/teletherapy sessions.
School District Overflow Assessments
Purpose: At times, schools and districts need help catching up with assessments for many reasons, including an influx of new referrals or a “heavy IEP season.” Cognitive Canvas Psychologist is happy to help and has substantial experience managing caseloads and conducting initial, triennial, and re-evaluations. Please contact us to discuss your needs and to obtain a quote. We are willing to comply with all district requirements for outside contractors.
Autism Assessment
Cost: $2,000
Components:
- Intake Meeting & Interview
- Review of Records/ Developmental History, as appropriate
- Cognitive Assessment (non-verbal/bilingual available)
- Targeted Rating Scales (autism, social impairment, etc.)
- Performance-based Autism assessment
- Social-Emotional/Behavioral Rating Scales & Adaptive Behavior Rating Scales if needed
- DSM-V diagnosis, as appropriate
- Comprehensive Report, Recommendations, & Bell Curve Visuals of Results
- Feedback Meeting
- BONUS: One 50-minute virtual consultation or teletherapy session to be used within 1 year of feedback meeting
ADHD Assessment - Comprehensive
Cost: $2,000
Components:
- Intake Meeting & Interview
- Review of Records/ Symptom History, as appropriate
- Cognitive Assessment (non-verbal/bilingual available)
- Targeted Rating Scales (ADHD, executive functioning, etc.)
- Performance-based ADHD/executive functioning assessments (memory, processing speed, sustained attention, problem-solving, etc.)
- Social-Emotional/Behavioral Rating Scales
- DSM-V diagnosis, as appropriate
- Comprehensive Report, Recommendations, & Bell Curve Visuals of Results
- Feedback Meeting
- BONUS: One 50-minute virtual consultation or teletherapy session to be used within 1 year of feedback meeting
Comprehensive Academic Assessment
Cost: $2,000
Purpose: To determine a learner’s cognitive and academic strengths and weaknesses. This information can be used to better understand what type of a learner one is, as well as to identify areas for improvement (e.g., tutoring, academic enrichment, etc.). This assessment is also suited for families who are not seeking special education services and/or who do not wish to involve the school at this point, but rather, are seeking to understand the student’s current level of functioning and obtain targeted recommendations, as appropriate.
Components:
- Intake Meeting & Interviews
- Cognitive Assessment (non-verbal/bilingual available)
- Broad Academic Assessment – Reading, Writing, & Math
- Targeted Academic Assessments (for better identifying skill competencies & presence of dyslexia, dysgraphia, &/or dyscalculia)
- Targeted Rating Scales for Dyslexia, if needed
- Diagnosis for Learning Disability, if appropriate
- Comprehensive Report, Recommendations, & Bell Curve Visuals of Results
- Feedback Meeting
- BONUS: One 50-minute virtual consultation or teletherapy session to be used within 1 year of feedback meeting
Comprehensive Gifted Assessment
Cost: $2,000
Purpose: At Cognitive Canvas Psychology, we offer a thorough assessment of intellectual and academic giftedness that goes beyond IQ testing. Giftedness can be described as a student’s ability in one or more areas that significantly exceeds what would be anticipated given his or her age. Giftedness is not synonymous with being above average or bright; rather, it refers to children who perform in the top 5 percent of their age group in at least one of the following areas: intellectual ability, high academic ability, specific academic ability, creative ability, leadership, performing arts, or visual arts. Our comprehensive gifted assessment directly measures both intellectual/cognitive ability and academic functioning, in addition to assessing social-emotional functioning and overall likelihood of giftedness using standardized rating scales.
Components:
- Intake Meeting & Interview
- Cognitive Assessment (non-verbal/bilingual available)
- Broad Academic Assessment – Reading, Writing, & Math
- Social-Emotional Rating Scales
- Gifted Rating Scales
- Comprehensive Report, Recommendations, & Bell Curve Visuals of Results
- Feedback Meeting
- *Note: School districts and private schools may consider assessment findings, but this evaluation does not guarantee admission to any specific programs, placements, or schools.
- BONUS: One 50-minute virtual consultation or teletherapy session to be used within 1 year of feedback meeting
Comprehensive Vocational Assessment (ages 13+)
Cost: $2,000
Purpose: To identify an individual’s strengths, limitations, interests, and present social-emotional functioning in order to explore prospective career routes and job-related areas of interest. This evaluation will assist in identifying what a client “is good at” and “what they enjoy,” allowing them to have a greater understanding of careers/jobs where they can apply their talents and interests. This assessment goes beyond a stand-alone career interest survey.
Components:
- Intake Meeting & Interview
- Cognitive Assessment (non-verbal/bilingual available)
- Broad Academic Assessment
- Social-Emotional/Behavioral Rating Scales & Adaptive Behavior Rating Scales if needed
- Standardized Career Assessment Survey
- Comprehensive Report, Recommendations, & Bell Curve Visuals of Results
- Feedback Meeting
- BONUS: One 50-minute virtual consultation or teletherapy session to be used within 1 year of feedback meeting
Assessments for Adult Learners
Purpose: A comprehensive psycho-educational evaluation is typically recommended for the adult learner who is seeking accommodations at school or on admissions exams (SAT, ACT, LSAT, GRE, etc.). However, our array of targeted evaluations are also available to help adults answer questions such as, “Do I have ADHD or a learning disability and just haven’t been diagnosed?” “What type of a learner am I, and how can I best apply my strengths and address my weaknesses in order to maximize my potential?” Please contact us to discuss your specific inquiries and to develop an assessment plan that best meets your needs.
Stand Alone Assessments & Services
Cognitive/IQ Test Only
Cost: $1,000
Components:
- Intake Meeting & Interview
- Cognitive Assessment (non-verbal/bilingual available)
- Comprehensive Report, Recommendations, & Bell Curve Visuals of Results
- Feedback Meeting
- No diagnosis/Ed Code
Academic Assessment Only
Cost: $1,000
Components:
- Intake Meeting & Interview
- Broad Academic Assessment (Reading, Writing, & Math)
- Comprehensive Report, Recommendations, & Bell Curve Visuals of Results
- Feedback Meeting
- No diagnosis/Ed Code
Social-Emotional Evaluation
Cost: $1,500
Purpose: This evaluation is to determine extent to which social-emotional functioning and behavior is impacting performance in the academic setting. Interviews, an in-depth record review, and use of multiple rating scales are key in this process. This evaluation can lead to DSM-V diagnosis, if appropriate.
Components:
- Intake Meeting & Interviews
- Record Review, Review of Developmental, Behavioral, Mental Health History, as appropriate
- Broad Social-Emotional Rating Scale
- Targeted Rating Scales (Anxiety, Depression, Emotional Disturbance, Behavior, etc.)
- Comprehensive Report, Recommendations, & Visuals of Results
- DSM-V diagnosis, if appropriate (Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, Intermittent Explosive Disorder, etc.)
- Feedback Meeting
Present Report/Results at IEP meeting (Add-On)
Cost: $250
*Note: This add-on is already included in the cost of an IEE. This add-on is appropriate for private (non-IEE) assessments. For non-IEE clients, please check for availability of this add-on, dependent on service area. Virtual participation may be an option in some instances. Can be presented in English and/or Spanish.
Components:
- Printed copy of report for all participants at IEP meeting
- Examiner presents results of assessment to IEP team for consideration
- All bell curves/visuals presented and provided to IEP team
- Examiner available to answer all questions pertaining to assessment conducted
In-Depth Review of Educational Records (Consult)
Cost: $150
Components:
- Examiner reviews and explains current psycho-educational assessment, academic assessment, or educational documents with parents.
- Examiner offers consultation pertaining to these documents
- Option to verbally summarize information from English to Spanish
Translation Services
Translate Report (Add-On)
Purpose: Cognitive Canvas Psychology offers professional, accurate, and culturally sensitive translations of psychological and academic evaluations by Crystal Patel, a bilingual LEP with a background in psychology and education. Crystal ensures strict confidentiality and security measures by ensuring that exchanges of confidential files are done so on HIPPA compliant platforms and that a confidentiality agreement is signed beforehand. This service provides a literal written translation of psycho-educational reports, academic assessment reports, or specialist reports (e.g., speech and language, occupational therapy, psychical therapy, etc.); reports not completed by Cognitive Canvas Psychology are appropriate for translation as well.
Translations are typically $50 per single-spaced full page of text, when provided an electronic copy (PDF or Word Doc). Please contact us to discuss your translation needs and to obtain a quote. Feel free to also ask about our assessment with corresponding translation packages.
Counseling Services
Purpose: Cognitive Canvas Psychology provides in-person and virtual counseling sessions to help improve clients’ functioning in the academic setting. This includes establishing rapport with students and helping to improve their positive work habits and routines, study skills and organization, motivation, self-confidence, self-advocacy, focus and attention at school, social skills, behavior, self-management, and coping skills, among other areas.
Components:
- Intake meeting & interview prior to 1st session
- Confidentiality agreement and consent to counseling forms
- 50-minutes of direct service with client in person or on HIPPA-compliant web-conferencing platform
- Our approaches may include the following evidence-based treatments:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT)
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy
- Reality Therapy
- Additional Evidenced-Based Practices & Curriculums, dependent on age and target areas
