Frequently Asked Questions - evaluations
How long is an evaluation appointmen?
A full comprehensive evaluation can vary from two to eight hours. A clinician will discuss the specific time needed at the time your appointment is scheduled.
How do I schedule an appointment for an evaluation?
You may contact us by phone at 832.353.9210, via email at info@aplusacademic.org, or through the website. A clinician will then discuss your inquiry to determine evaluation needs.
Are parents required to stay during the evaluation?
Parents with children ages three through six should remain during the evaluation. For students over the age of six, parents are welcome to stay, but are not required.
What should we bring on the day of testing?
If the required paperwork was not submitted before the evaluation appointment, please bring it on the day of testing. A clinician will contact you before your appointment should any paperwork or information still be needed.
We will provide supplies, water and snacks; however, if your child has an allergy, please let us know and feel free to provide snacks for the testing appointment.
Do you test for dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia?
Yes. Each is included in our full psycho-educational evaluation.
Do you diagnose autism?
Yes. Our psychologist is a part of the team who conducts this assessment and make a diagnosis.
Do you diagnose ADHD?
Yes. We can administer the same rating scales used to make this determination. However, to determine a need for special education programming in Texas schools, a medical diagnosis is also required.
My child may qualify for accommodations on the SAT/ACT. Can testing make that determination?
Guidelines to receive accommodations are as follows:
- Have a disability that necessitates accommodations for testing
- Documentation of the disability dated within the last five years
- Student receives and uses the requested accommodations due to the disability on school-based tests for at least four school months
Our full psycho-educational battery satisfies the requirement for documentation of a disability. Your child's school would need to provide documentation of accommodations used while at school.
My child is on several medications. Should I remove the medications prior to the testing day?
It is recommended your child is evaluated while on medication so that emotional or behavioral conditions are separated from the academic/learning concern.
What can I expect after the evaluation?
A follow-up conference will be scheduled to review evaluation results and answer any questions you may have. During the conference, the diagnostician and/or psychologist will also review recommendations for parents and school personnel to address the child's needs. Parents will be provided with a detailed written report that outlines the evaluation results and recommendations. Students over the age of 13 are welcome to attend and participate in the conference. The follow-up conference usually lasts one to two hours.
Do you offer tutoring services?
We offer face-to-face and online tutoring for student s in grades K-12. We also provide specialty classes during the day to homeschoolers.
How do I pay for evaluation or tutoring services?
Evaluation and tutoring fees may be paid by cash, check, credit/debit card, or PayPal.
Evaluation Services:
A deposit of $500 is required at the the time the testing appointment is made to hold the appointment and is refundable if cancelled within 72 hours of the evaluation appointment. One half of the fee is due on the day of the testing appointment and the balance is due by the day of the follow-up conference.
***We are a fee-for-service provider, therefore we do not accept insurance for payment. However, parents have been successful with receiving reimbursement for partial or full fee amounts through their flex spending or health savings account. We will provide you with information to submit for reimbursement upon request.***