NTX Psychological Services, PLLC

The evaluation process usually occurs in three appointments: the intake interview, direct testing, and evaluation report review. Depending on your availability, the total evaluation time is typically 2-3 weeks in length.

Families will be provided with a good faith estimate at the start of the evaluation process outlining the average cost of services based on the specific referral questions. NTX Psychological Services, PLLC does not currently accept insurance. The hourly rate is $175 and evaluations typically range from $1500 - $1900. Every family will be provided with a Superbill that can be submitted to insurance for reimbursement. Each Superbill will include dates of evaluations, evaluation codes, and all evaluation information needed for reimbursement. 

Each evaluation will be tailored to the child's age and referral concerns. All autism evaluations will include ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-2) and CARS (Childhood Autism Rating Scale-2) assessments, which are the gold standards in autism diagnostics that are required by most insurance companies to access therapy services.

Every family will receive a comprehensive written report that can be used to access medically necessary therapy services such as ABA, speech, occupational, or physical therapy. The full report will include detailed background information, academic information, caregiver concerns, assessment results, applicable diagnostic codes, and an extensive list of recommendations and local community support services. ADHD reports will also include school accommodation or modifications recommended for your child.

During a consultation session, caregivers will be one-on-one with Dr. Hoppe to discuss a specific issue such as toilet training. Your family will be provided training, resources, and tools needed to help your child make progress in that specific area. Single sessions or recurring appointments are available.

A formal ASD diagnosis, or a medical diagnosis, helps you get the support your family needs, especially within the context of accessing medically necessary therapies and services.

• Insurance Coverage for Therapies: Medically necessary therapies for ASD are often covered by insurance including, but not limited to, speech therapy, ABA therapy, and occupational therapy. 
• Financial Support: A diagnosis is required when applying for social security or disability benefits. 
• Plan for Care: A diagnosis helps identify your child’s support needs. For example, your child might need to develop social communication and self-regulation skills.
• Future Research: The more data we gather through evaluations, the more we can improve services for autistic children and adults.

Check out Autism Diagnosis: The Complete Guide for Parents for more information.

1 in 36 children is diagnosed with autism according to the latest reports.

Here are some reasons why:

• Medical professionals understand autism better. More doctors are trained to test for autism and other developmental and language delays.  
• The definition of autism has evolved in recent years which means that an autism diagnosis covers more conditions to help more people get the services they need.

For more information check out Common autism diagnosis questions: Answers from Dr. Melanie Hsu

Yes, but there is room for improvement. We don’t have a single, perfect diagnostic tool for autism and there are a lot of factors that contribute to an accurate diagnosis. There are a few “gold standards” that are used for diagnosis.