Testing/assessment for children
Before your appointment
Complete the appointment request form. We will then contact you about scheduling.
First appointment - parents/caregivers
The first appointment is typically 1 hour and involves meeting with the parents or caregivers of the child to complete a clinical interview, which includes a comprehensive history, specific issues related to the problem being assessed, and an opportunity to discuss concerns or questions. In most cases, this appointment can be conducted via telehealth (phone or video session).
Second appointment - testing
Following a completed interview session, an appointment will be scheduled for direct observation and testing. Though the time varies depending on the presenting issue, testing is generally completed over a single 3-hour appointment scheduled either in the morning or afternoon (9AM-12PM or 1PM-4PM). While the child is being tested, the parents/caregivers are given forms to complete. To familiarize your child with the process, we have a pictorial social story that describes how the day typically goes. This appointment is conducted in-person at our clinic.
Feedback Session
After all testing is completed, Dr. Fulwiler will score all assessments and write up a comprehensive report, which is usually completed within three weeks of the testing appointment. This report will contain all the information gathered during the assessment, will specify any particular diagnoses that may apply, and will provide recommendations for future treatment planning. These also include relevant information for school interventions, coordination of care across providers, and suggestions for future steps.
Dr. Fulwiler offers a final appointment to meet with the parents/caregivers to provide feedback, an overview of the testing results, and answers to any questions that may arise. This appointment can be conducted via telehealth or in-person, depending on the client’s preference.
Note: in certain circumstances, such as testing young children, conducting the intake interview and completing the testing can occur on the same day.
Testing for adults
General Process
For individuals over 18 who have been referred or who are seeking a diagnostic assessment, please complete this form and we will contact you to set up an appointment time, provide you with some additional paperwork, and answer any questions you have.
For most testing with adult patients, the entire assessment process occurs during one in-person visit. This will include a structured interview to obtain more information, as well as administration of testing activities. Typically, this visit lasts four hours.
A feedback session is then offered when the final assessment report is completed, usually within three weeks of the visit. This appointment can be conducted via telehealth or as an in-person visit.
