The Stixrud Group provides neuropsychological and other types of evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults.

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Some reasons or circumstances in which it might be prudent to undergo a neuropsychological evaluation include:

• Times of transition, e.g. to ensure proper academic placement and accommodations
• Documentation for disabilities
• Medical accidents, injuries, or illnesses that have psychological consequences
• Lack of ease or discomfort in school, academic, or work settings
• Referrals from physicians, medical professionals, and therapists (e.g., speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, psychotherapists)
• Need for information to guide occupational and career planning
• Interest in better understanding oneself, including strengths and areas for growth

Regardless of the reason, the goal of our evaluations is to develop a holistic profile of an individual’s capabilities and differences so that proper decisions can be made and appropriate expectations developed. Our ultimate goal is to use our knowledge and professional skills to help people be more successful in school, in their careers, and/or in their relationships, and to remove any blocks to their experiencing happiness and fulfillment in life.

The first step is to contact us. Your first telephone call to the office will probably be answered by an administrative assistant who will:

• First, collect some information including name, date of birth, address, and so on. Second, schedule a telephone call, which is free of charge, between you and one of our Client Care Managers to discuss your interest in an evaluation and/or consultation. During this conversation you will have an opportunity to discuss your concerns about yourself or the person to be evaluated and ask specific questions regarding testing procedures, fees, payment and insurance. After the discussion, the Client Care Manager will propose an evaluation schedule with the psychologist who best meets your needs. There is no obligation to book an evaluation.
• At this point, we can schedule the evaluation, or under certain circumstances, refer you to another type of service. If you are not ready to schedule an evaluation at this time, we keep the paperwork on file for about eighteen months should you change your plans. Please see the flow chart for more details on this process. 

For a detailed overview of the evaluation process, please refer to the flow chart, which outlines each step from beginning to end.

The Evaluation Process

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