Early Childhood Battery
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This evaluation is targeted to children ages 5 and under who are showing signs of a potential learning difference.
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This assessment will provide insight into a child's learning process, areas of strength and weaknesses.
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The report will identify at-risk for learning differences and individualized recommendations.
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It can help inform school placement decisions and any need for school accommodations to allow the child to be learning at the same level of same-aged peers.
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What is evaluated in this battery:
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Cognitive processing/intellectual ability
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Reading and pre-reading skills (indicators of dyslexia)
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Math problem solving & computation skills (indicators of dyscalculia)
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Developmental writing skills (indicators of dysgraphia)
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Receptive and expressive language skills
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What is involved:
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Diagnosis based on the test results, or identification of areas that are at-risk of becoming a learning difference.
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Individualized recommendations and strategies for each area in need for support and growth.
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Written report including a comprehensive interpretation and explanation of each test administered and outline of recommendations.
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Feedback session involves reviewing the results of report and answer questions.
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The Process
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The initial intake is 45-60-minutes and is be conducted with the parents. It can be conducted remotely.
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This testing portion generally takes three hours and can be broken into two days.
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Report writing is expected to take 1-2 weeks of scoring, interpreting, and writing.
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Feedback session is 45-60-minutes with parents to review findings and answer any questions.
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Rates
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The price of this evaluation is $1,000.
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If during intake it is determined that additional measures should be incorporated, each measure will be charged a la carte.
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For a fee of $250/hr, writer can be asked to consult with school personnel or be involved in a special education school meeting.