Piper Child Psychology
When you need help connecting the dots
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:
Review of outside test records for interpretation or consultation
Interview and guidance on next steps based on concerns
Complex differential diagnosis case consultation for other professionals
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. This includes parent and child interviews, direct testing, preparation and test selection, scoring, interpretation of test results, parent feedback, optional child/teen feedback, report writing time, and optional school observation for grades K-5.
For children 4 to 7 years old, the package fee is $3150 and includes a school observation. For children and teens 8 and up, the fee is $3600. School observations are included for elementary school-age students, if the school permits.
Excess driving time for school observations (beyond 30 minutes one-way) will be charged at the hourly rate.
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. It will usually be between $900-1800 for a brief intake interview, one to two tests (depending on admission requirements), and brief feedback and report.
Consultations over 15 minutes are charged at the hourly rate.
The hourly rate is $225 an hour. A Good Faith Estimate is provided.
Questions to ask your insurance
Reminder, you are billed directly and will need to seek reimbursement if desired.
Quick links
Neurodiversity resources
Community Resources
Genetics / Research links
Located in North Boulder
sam@piperchildpsychology.com
303.223.4186 Extension 2