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Decorative Floral Tiles

Services

All services are offered as comprehensive and evidence-based evaluations designed to provide an in-depth, integrated understanding of your or your child's strengths and challenges.​ This is not brief or one-size-fits-all testing. Each evaluation is tailored to the specific questions and concerns brought by each family. The assessment process and recommendations are individualized to help you understand yourself better, meet your future goals, and find effective treatment.

Neuropsychological, Developmental & Psychoeducational Evaluations

​Many developmental, learning, and emotional concerns overlap in ways that can make it difficult to fully understand what is contributing to an individual's challenges.

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Symptoms such as inattention, anxiety, academic struggles, social difficulties, or emotional dysregulation may stem from multiple interacting factors rather than a single diagnosis alone.

 

For this reason, I use a comprehensive approach that looks broadly at cognitive, developmental, learning, behavioral, and emotional functioning in order to better understand the full picture.

 

This type of evaluation allows for more accurate diagnostic clarification, consideration of co-occurring conditions and areas of risk, and more individualized recommendations than a narrowly focused or condition-specific assessment.

A neuropsychological evaluation uses specialized tests and clinical methods to better understand how a child or young adult thinks, learns, processes information, manages emotions, and functions in daily life. Evaluations look at areas such as attention, executive functioning, learning and memory, language, social skills, emotional functioning, behavior, and overall cognitive development to create a clearer picture of an individual’s strengths and challenges.

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Because development is complex, evaluations are designed to look beyond symptoms alone and understand how multiple factors may be interacting. This includes careful consideration of developmental, medical, educational, and family history, along with information gathered through interviews, records review, standardized testing, and collaboration with parents, schools, and healthcare providers when appropriate. The goal is to provide a clear, meaningful understanding of how an individual learns and functions, while helping guide recommendations, supports, accommodations, and next steps across settings.

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Common Referral Concerns

  • Autism spectrum disorders

  • Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder

  • Learning disorders (dyslexia, dysgraphia, etc.)

  • Intellectual disability

  • Giftedness

  • Global and specific developmental delays

  • Language/communication disorders

  • Memory and executive functioning challenges

  • Concussion/traumatic brain injury

  • Toxic exposure in utero

  • Medical conditions, including epilepsy and seizure disorders, brain tumors, stroke, chromosomal and genetic syndromes, prematurity

  • Anxiety disorders 

  • Mood disorders (depression, bipolar)

  • Post-traumatic stress disorders

  • Behavioral disorders 

  • Emotion regulation-related difficulties

  • Social/interpersonal challenges

  • Personality disorders

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School, Disability, & Accommodation Services

Comprehensive evaluations may also be used to support:

  • School-based services and accommodations (IEPs and 504 Plans)

  • Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs)

  • Standardized testing accommodations (e.g., ACT, SAT, GRE)

  • Functional disability documentation

  • Treatment planning and coordination of care across providers and settings

Cost of Services

Dr. Palumbo does not take insurance and is considered an out-of-network provider by most insurance companies. Assessments are not a one-size-fits-all service; rather, each evaluation is individualized and tailored to a client's specific needs. Therefore, the cost for an evaluation will be determined following the new-patient intake appointment. 

What to Expect

Evaluation Process

New Patient Inquiry

Please fill out a new patient inquiry on the website. I will review your information and reach out for a brief, complimentary consultation to assess whether I can provide the necessary services. If I can assist you, I will contact you within 5 business days to arrange an intake appointment. You'll need to complete some paperwork on the patient portal before your intake appointment.

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Intake Appointment

The first step is to schedule a 60-minute intake appointment, either via telehealth or in person, with parents (or young adults), during which a comprehensive history will be obtained and reasons for seeking the assessment will be clarified. I will address any questions you may have about testing and schedule next appointment. You are under no obligation to proceed with further evaluation after the intake.

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Cost Estimate

Within 3 days of your intake appointment, you'll receive a written estimate of the expected evaluation costs via our patient portal. Based on your intake information, I will recommend necessary tests and calculate the associated costs. If you plan to use your out-of-network benefits, you may use the information on the cost estimate to determine whether these services will be covered prior to participating in the evaluation.

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Testing Sessions

Testing sessions are typically scheduled within 2 to 6 weeks of the initial intake appointment. Testing sessions are a core component of the assessment process, and usually take place across 2 or sometimes 3-4 sessions, depending on the client's needs. Flexibility is the rule here, as some children and young adults do their best when they are tested across several brief sessions, whereas others feel more comfortable working for a couple of longer sessions. I may also request relevant records, provide questionnaires for parents, teachers, and others to complete, and obtain permission to speak with specific individuals (e.g., teachers, doctors, referral sources), as needed.

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Feedback Appointment

Once testing is complete, a 60-minute feedback appointment (telehealth or in-person) will be scheduled. We will discuss the results of testing in accordance with an individualized strengths-based model, explain any diagnoses, review the recommendations, and take time to answer your questions.

 

Report Summary

I will provide a comprehensive written report detailing your test data, any DSM-5 diagnoses, and personalized treatment plan with recommendations. The report is typically provided within a few weeks after all data is collected.

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Superbill/ Receipt 

If you have out of network benefits with your medical insurance company, I will provide a superbill/receipt of services for you. This can be submitted to your insurance company for reimbursement at the discretion of your insurance company. Please note that this is not a guarantee -- all final decision about reimbursement are made by your insurance company and I do not have any control over this. 

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