Piper Child Psychology

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Evaluations for children and adolescents

Evaluations for 5 to 21 year olds

Evaluations for what?

Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Anxiety, ADHD, Learning disorders including dyslexia, and other concerns. I also provide IQ testing for school admissions. 

Why would we want an evaluation?

Is your child or teen struggling in school, with peers, or has there been a change in their mood or daily behavior? Do they seem more frustrated, sad, discouraged, or disconnected? Are they struggling to find their place and people?  Have they told you that they wonder whether they are autistic or have ADHD? Has your child's pediatrician or teacher repeatedly mentioned concerns about your child's development, behavior, social challenges, or learning?

What is the goal of evaluation? 

To answer questions about why your child is struggling in an area and offer resources and strategies to help them be their happiest and best self. There is often a diagnosis, but sometimes there is not. Many people are neurodiverse and identify with a particular community, but may not meet current criteria for a formal diagnosis at this time. The goal is always to better understand needs and strengths and figure out how to provide support so they can lead a happier life. 

Please contact me if you have questions or to schedule a free brief phone consult. The best way to reach me is by email at sam@piperchildpsychology.com

My email system is encrypted and HIPAA-compliant.

You can also call 303.223.4186, Extension 2

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Consultations offered:

Fees and Billing

I do not contract with or bill insurance at this time, so evaluations are self-pay only.  Insurance typically will not pay for learning evaluations, evaluations for certain diagnoses, or academic testing. 

I will provide you with a Superbill with billing codes and any diagnostic codes at the end of the evaluation. You can submit it to your Health Savings Account or insurance if you want to see if they will reimburse you directly for any portion.  (See questions to ask your insurance below.)

A deposit equal to half the package fee is due at the initial appointment and the remainder is due at the feedback appointment.  I take checks or credit cards. There is a 2.6% discount for checks. 

I offer a package fee for evaluations. Most of my evaluations are considered Comprehensive Evaluations. If you are seeking a targeted re-evaluation or college accommodations evaluation, we can discuss whether a Focused Evaluation might suit you better. For IQ testing only for school admissions or other brief testing, it is charged at the hourly rate and I can provide an estimate after we discuss what is required.  A Consultation or Records Review appointment is also an option to decide next steps. To better understand your options, see Evaluation Types/Fee structure.

Questions to ask your insurance

Quick links

Located in North Boulder

sam@piperchildpsychology.com

303.223.4186 Extension 2