Comprehensive Psychological Evaluations

We offer a variety of assessment and intervention services for individuals. Our assessment process differs depending on the specific concern and may change as our team learns more about the client.

About the Psychoeducational Evaluation Process

First, contact us

If you believe your child may benefit from an evaluation at the UGA School Psychology Clinic, first contact the clinic and speak with the clinic coordinator. The clinic coordinator is available to answer questions, explain the process, discuss the referring concern, and make appointments.

Leading up to your appointment

After you have made an appointment, we will send you a packet of information with a confirmation of the appointment, information about the evaluation and payment options, directions to our clinic, and a parking pass. Rating scales for parents and teachers to complete may be sent via traditional mail, email, or a combination.

The graduate student clinician assigned to your child's case will contact you one to two weeks prior to the appointment. He or she will ask more in-depth questions in order to ensure that we address all of your concerns during the evaluation and to answer any questions you may have about the evaluation.

After your appointment

We conduct a feedback session about two weeks after the evaluation. This is also when we share the results of the evaluation along with any diagnoses. The most important part of our evaluation process is determining what steps might be taken to assist you and your child in overcoming any behavioral or academic challenges he/she may be encountering in or outside of school. Thus, a major component of the feedback session and the report to be provided to you will be a set of recommendations to help address these challenges. The official psychoeducational report will be mailed to you after the feedback session.

The evaluation process differs depending on the specific referral concern and occasionally will change as our team learns more about the client throughout the assessment

Do you accept insurance?

No, unfortunately we do not have the ability to accept insurance. We accept payment via check, credit card, or cash. You can pay online prior to your appointment or with our accountant the morning of the appointment.

How much does an evaluation cost?

We charge a flat fee of $1,300 for each full psychoeducational evaluation.

Will my child's school accept your results?

Typically, both private and public schools accept our results and use our reports in educational planning. However, every school/district is different and we cannot guarantee that the school will follow through on all of our recommendations or any diagnoses that we make. Should you have any difficulties or the school as for additional measures, we will do our best to assist you in addressing the school's needs.

Why does it take an entire day to complete the evaluation?

Our evaluations are very comprehensive and thus take a substantial amount of time. We often try and complete the evaluation in one full day for the convenience of our clients. However, for younger children we will often split the evaluation into two days. Local families not concerned with traveling to Athens may have this option as well. Scheduling will depend on the individual case and your clinician's availability.

I think my child just has a learning disability in reading. Why can't you just give them assessments of reading? Why do they need to have all these other tests?

To make sound diagnostic decisions it is necessary to rule out all possible explanations for the presenting problem. In order to prove that a learning disability exists, we have to establish your child's level of functioning in other academic areas, as well as cognitive processes. In all of our evaluations, we aim to be as thorough as possible.