Neurodiversity Affirming Evaluations in North Carolina
Our evaluations focus on identifying and supporting strengths while addressing needs, allowing us to:
Highlight Individuality: Understand each person’s unique way of learning, thinking, and processing the world.
Provide Clarity: Gain insights into autism, ADHD, learning differences, and emotional experiences.
Guide Tailored Support: Offer personalized recommendations to enhance well-being at home, school, or work.
Foster Growth: Create a foundation for understanding, self-advocacy, and personal development.
Every mind has its own beautiful way of working. An evaluation helps us understand you or your child’s cognitive style, creating a clearer path forward.
OUR 5-STEP EVALUATION PROCESS
Step 1
Initial Online Intake
Your journey begins with a personalized online meeting with one of our experienced psychologists. We'll explore your or your child’s story – from early development and learning experiences to social connections and interests. We take time to understand what makes you or your child unique, focusing on strengths and areas where support might be helpful.
Step 2
Gathering Helpful Information
We believe understanding someone fully means learning from all the important people in their lives. Through carefully chosen questionnaires and thoughtful interviews, we collect insights from family members and educators who know you or your child best. This helps us see the whole person across different environments and situations.
Step 3
Personalized Assessment Experience
Our in-person testing sessions are tailored to each individual's comfort and needs. We typically spend 4-5 hours together over 2-3 days. Our office provides a calm, supportive environment where you or your child can feel at ease while completing a range of activities and assessments.
Step 4
Thoughtful Analysis & Recommendation Development
Our psychologists carefully analyze all the information gathered, looking at how different aspects of development, learning, and daily life fit together. We develop personalized recommendations that build on existing strengths while providing practical strategies for areas where support might be beneficial.
Step 5
Collaborative Results Review
Finally, we will meet in person or online to share our findings and discuss recommendations. This is a collaborative conversation where we ensure you understand the results and feel confident about the next steps. We'll answer your questions and provide concrete strategies for moving forward.
Frequently asked questions about Evaluations
FAQs
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North Carolina Center for Autism and ADHD is an out-of-network specialty practice. It’s helpful to contact your insurance company regarding your out-of-network benefits. Crossvine provides “superbills” for those who want to submit for reimbursement. Also, we accept most Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Cards and Health Savings Account (HSA) Cards. Most FSA and HSA accounts cover therapy, testing, and groups. If you use your FSA or HSA card, a “backup” credit card must also be kept on file.
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Evaluation costs vary depending on each client's needs. Typically, the total cost ranges between 2,500 and 3,000 dollars. We conduct evaluations as a team, and you are billed at the time of service.
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Every evaluation is different, and the length of time may vary depending on scheduling and how long it takes to analyze information and interview all parties. On average, evaluations take approximately one month to complete.
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The North Carolina Center for Autism and ADHD provides comprehensive evaluations. If you are interested in an evaluation, please contact Holly at holly@crossvinecounseling.com for information on wait times.