What is included in this type of evaluation? ​​​​
A comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation includes a series of assessments that evaluate various abilities including: 

• ​Intellectual Functioning:
  Verbal comprehension, Visual Spatial Skills, Reasoning Skills, Working Memory, Processing Speed & Full Scale IQ 

• Language Function: 
  Communication, Pragmatic Functioning, Receptive Skills, Expressive Skills, Phonological Processing 

• Executive Functioning: 
  Attention, Planning, Concept Formation, Problem Solving, Mental Flexibility

• Motor Skills: 
  Fine Motor functioning, Hand-Eye Coordination 

• Academic Skills: 
  Reading ability (Including evaluation of 5 features: phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension), Writing ability, Mathematics ability, Listening/Auditory Skills, Overall Academic Achievement 

• Behavioral/Social-Emotional Functioning: 
  Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, Social Awareness & Social Relationships, Decision Making
  
   

What is the time frame of this process ? 
Although highly individualized and time may vary, Dr Zoabi makes every effort to complete cases within six to eight weeks. 
 

What does the process entail?
Evaluations are a four step process: 

Step 1: The evaluation begins with a psychosocial intake with the client (if over the age of 18) or the legal guardians of the client (if the client is school age).  This includes a comprehensive review of the client's development in utero (if known) to present. The referral question, or the reason for scheduling this evaluation will be discussed. * This may take place in person or virtually. 

Step 2: Dr Zoabi meets with the client and conducts preliminary testing guided by the referral question. She then determines other necessary assessments and plans for follow-up testing with the client at a later time. Dr Zoabi will likely meet with the client on several occasions to complete the testing process. *All testing with the client takes place in person.* 

Guardians, teachers and others who regularly interact with the client, may be asked to fill out rating scales during this step of the process.

Step 3: ​The results of the assessments and rating scales are analyzed and presented to clients/guardians in a report. The report is written and presented in such a way as easy to interpret and with as little medical/psychological jargon as possible. The report will include detailed recommendations for the clients school and home, based on the client's performance during the evaluation process, as well as for any diagnoses discovered during the evaluation process. 

Step 4: Once the clients/guardians review the report, a supplemental meeting with Dr Zoabi will be scheduled to review the report and answer any specific questions. This meeting may be in person or virtual. 
 

Can I use my insurance? 
Pleasantville Wellness and Dr Zoabi are not in network with any insurance plans. If the client/guardian has out-of-network benefits as part of their insurance coverage we will provide a superbill that can be submitted for partial reimbursement (dependent on individual plan %).  
 

What is the cost of testing ? 
The cost of neuropsychological evaluation is individualized based on amount of testing and length of time that the report takes. After an initial intake call we will be able to provide you with the full cost as well as what may or may not be reimbursed by your insurance. 

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Is there a payment plan? 
We offer a payment plan that must be agreed upon and followed prior to beginning the process. Traditionally following a schedule of 20% of the total cost paid at time of intake, 20% of total cost at the date of the first testing session, and the final 60% paid at completion of testing prior to report being sent. Client/Guardian will have report within 24 hours of final payment. This is a typical fee schedule but can be amended to suit your needs. All payments must be completed prior to receiving the report.