I AM APPLYING TO THE SAT/ACT, GRE/MCAT, ETC. FOR EXTENDED TIME ACCOMMODATIONS. CAN DR. VAN SANTEN WRITE A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR ME?

 When applying for any kind of accommodations, you should share the entire evaluation report with the testing agency. Those documents should include the information you need. If an additional letter is also needed, Dr. Van Santen can write a letter of support.

 

I AM APPLYING TO THE GRE/ MCAT/LSAT/PRAXIS TEST FOR EXTENDED TIME ACCOMMODATIONS. CAN DR. VAN SANTEN COMPLETE A CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY (COE) DOCUMENT FOR ME? 

No. A COE cannot be completed by the person who has conducted the evaluation. It must be completed by someone at your workplace or college, such as the director of the Services for Students with Disabilities Office.

 

SHOULD I TAKE MY MEDICATIONS BEFORE/DURING THE EVALUATION?

During the evaluation, you should take all medications you typically take; however, if the purpose of the evaluation is to determine your performance when not taking a particular medication (e.g., evaluation of attention/distractibility while not taking Ritalin), it will be important to discuss this with Dr. Van Santen prior to the evaluation being conducted. 

HOW SHOULD I/MY CHILD PREPARE FOR AN IN-PERSON EVALUATION?

 

CAN I/MY CHILD HAVE SNACKS OR A DRINK DURING THE EVALUATION?

Yes. This is true of both in-person and virtual sessions; however, you will need to provide your own snacks/drinks and may need to put them aside during some tasks.

How long does an evaluation take?

Length of the evaluation is determined on an individual basis. If this is someone’s first evaluation, it may take longer than if he/she/they have been evaluated previously. In addition, evaluations for children (~ eight hours) often take longer than those for adults (~ five hours). If you/your child has been evaluated previously or recently, the evaluation take less time than if the evaluation were an initial evaluation.  

What age ranges do evaluations cover?

Evaluations are available for school-age children in kindergarten (~6 years old) through adulthood.

Are evaluations covered by insurance?

HCBT does not take insurance, but we can provide you with resources and information to assist you in working with your insurance to help you get evaluation services covered. Select here for insurance-related information and CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes.

When will I get my evaluation report?

The evaluation report usually takes two to three weeks to generate and send. Once it is ready, you will receive an electronic version (PDF) via email and a hard copy via regular mail. 

How much will the evaluation cost?

The cost of the evaluation depends on the need and complexity of the evaluation. Cost is also dependent on the amount of time Dr. Van Santen will need to review any provided documentation (e.g., previous evaluation reports, IEPs, school reports, etc.). 

 

Do you offer any services after the evaluation, such as teaching or coaching?

Learn more about diagnostic teaching services.

 

Can Dr. Van Santen attend a school IEP / 504 meeting to explain the evaluation results to the school staff?

Prior to participating in an IEP/504 meeting, it is highly recommended that you share the entire evaluation report with the school. Waiting until the school meeting to share the results usually results in the school needing to postpone the meeting until they have had time to review the results. The evaluation report and test score summary documents should include all of the information you need. If Dr. Van Santen’s participation in the school meeting is still needed, this can be accomplished in either remote or in-person format at an additional cost.