Attention evaluation
An attention evaluation, seen from home and from school
For children and teens who have trouble starting, finishing or keeping track of things, and for parents who want to know whether attention is part of the picture.
Who it helps
School-age children and teens who lose track of work, forget what was just said, or find it hard to wait their turn.
What the visits look like
Parents and a teacher fill in forms about what they see. Your child does one-to-one tasks about focus and planning, with breaks.
How long it takes
Usually one or two visits for your child, and a feedback meeting for you. We tell you the plan at intake, once we know your child's age and needs.
What this is not
What this evaluation is not
Not therapy
An evaluation answers a question. If your child would benefit from counseling, we say so and help you look for it.
Not a placement decision
The school team decides what supports your child receives. Our report is one piece of information they can read.
Not a promise of a finding
We do not know the answer before the testing is done, and we do not aim for any particular one.
Questions
Three questions about attention evaluations
Do you speak with my child's teacher?
We send the teacher a short form and, with your written permission, may call to ask about what they see in class.
Does my child stop any medication first?
Do not change anything your child's doctor prescribed without asking the doctor. Tell us what your child takes, and we plan around it.
What if attention is not the answer?
Then the report says what we found instead, and what we suggest. A different answer is still an answer.
How it is paid, and how to begin
Fees are explained on one page, and given to you in writing before testing starts.