Guides
What to Expect From a Psychological Evaluation
An evaluation answers a specific question, such as ADHD, autism or a learning difference, through an interview, testing, a feedback session and a written report.
It starts with a question
Every evaluation is built around the question you want answered. Does my child have ADHD? Is this autism? Why is reading so hard? Is this memory change normal? The evaluator chooses tests that answer that question rather than running a standard battery for everyone.
Step by step
- 1.
First call
We talk through the question, age and timing, and schedule.
- 2.
Clinical interview
History, development, school or work, and what you see day to day. Parents attend for children.
- 3.
Testing
Usually one or two longer appointments with breaks.
- 4.
Feedback session
What the results mean, in plain language, with time for questions.
- 5.
Written report
Findings and recommendations you can share with schools, doctors or employers.
What testing can include
- Attention and executive function
- Thinking and reasoning (IQ)
- Reading, writing and math skills
- Memory
- Social communication
- Mood, anxiety and personality
Preparing for testing day
Sleep well the night before, eat breakfast, bring glasses or hearing aids, and take regular medications as usual unless the evaluator tells you otherwise. For children, bring a snack and tell them they will do puzzles and answer questions, and that there is no pass or fail.
Practical details
- Payment
- Psychological testing is private pay
- Scheduling notice
- Testing requires 48 hours' notice to cancel
- Ages
- Children, teens and adults
- Location
- In person at our Sugar Land office
Who you will meet
Dr. Jenna Turner, a Licensed Psychologist, leads the testing team. Gloria Ntela, a Licensed Psychological Associate, evaluates ADHD, autism and learning differences, and Shelby Taylor, our psychometrician, administers memory and cognitive testing with Dr. Turner.
What the report gives you
The written report explains what was tested, what the scores mean compared with others the same age, whether a diagnosis fits, and what to do next. Recommendations are practical: classroom or exam accommodations, therapy goals, strategies for home or work, and whether a medication evaluation might help. Many families share the report with their school, pediatrician or therapist, and adults often use it for workplace or college accommodations. If something in it is unclear, ask at the feedback session; that time is there for your questions.
Evaluations here are scheduled around what the question needs. A focused ADHD question may take less testing time than a broad question about learning, attention and mood together.
Evaluation questions
How long until I get results?
You get results at the feedback session, followed by the written report.
Is testing covered by insurance?
No. Our psychological testing is private pay. Call for pricing.
How soon can testing be scheduled?
Testing appointments are often available within a week.
Schedule an evaluation
Request an evaluation online or call 832-876-3232.