Adult Psychological Testing Online
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder & Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment
What Are the Benefits of Online Assessment?
There are many benefits of online assessment. Below, we walk through three of the main advantages of choosing online assessment:
- Convenience – for many people, especially busy adults, it’s much more convenient to go through the assessment process online. Rather than commuting back and forth to an assessment office and taking days off work, you can complete the process in the comfort of your own home, and your psychologist usually has greater flexibility in the hours you can complete the process. That means it’s easier to fit your assessments into your daily routine.
- Comfort – for many people who struggle with ADHD and ASD, coming into a strange office for assessment can actually make the process more difficult. All the sensory input can be difficult to manage and detract from the ability to complete various tests. Completing assessment at home where you are most comfortable may actually improve the results.
- Comprehensive testing – because there is a lot of preparation prior to the appointment, there is more time to complete the assessments and you aren’t simply visiting on one day to complete tests, the assessment battery can be more comprehensive. If we have additional questions after you complete assessments, we can provide additional tests to ensure we have the answers we need to provide a complete and accurate diagnosis.
What Is the Online Assessment Process?
- Use our contact button to get in touch with our administrator
- You will be directed to set up an account using the TherapyPortal portal and offered an appointment date and time
- Complete consent forms within 48 hours and pay the $500 deposit to secure your appointment
- Dr. Sanders will evaluate your intake information and respond in the TherapyPortal messaging portal about two weeks prior to your appointment
- You’ll complete self-rating scales
- A family member, friend, or another person who knows you well will also be asked to complete collateral-rating scales
- Return all rating scales via the TherapyPortal messaging system prior to your appointment
- You will visit with Dr. Sanders for a telehealth appointment that generally lasts between one and three hours
- Make sure you are comfortable and in a place where you can speak privately
- Administrative staff will collect the final balance ($1,500) on your account on the day of the appointment
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- Dr. Sanders will carefully review the data and compile a thorough report that provides diagnostic information as well as any recommendations for ongoing treatment
- You will receive the report in the TherapyPortal messaging portal about two to four weeks after the appointment
- A final feedback session will be scheduled to discuss diagnoses, answer any questions, and provide additional treatment recommendations
Who Can Receive Online Testing?
Because testing is done online and requires a little more focus and the ability to work with technology, it is only an appropriate option for adults. We welcome everyone to our practice, including offering LGBTQIA+ and gender affirming care. The OAT team is happy to provide online ADHD and ASD assessments for adults ages 18 and up. In the past, we were only able to provide assessments in states where our assessment psychologists were specifically licensed. Due to the increased need for assessments, an interstate agreement was made called PsyPact, which allowed assessment professionals to work across state lines for residents of states that participate in PsyPact. Clients need to be located in one of the participating states listed below throughout their assessments:
ALABAMA
ARIZONA
ARKANSAS
COLORADO
CONNECTICUT
DELAWARE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
GEORGIA
IDAHO
ILLINOIS
INDIANA
KANSAS
KENTUCKY
MAINE
MARYLAND
MICHIGAN
MINNESOTA
MISSOURI
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
North Carolina
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
How Much Does Online Testing Cost?
Cost is an important factor to consider when scheduling any medical treatments, including psychological assessments. At OAT, we’re committed to providing accurate pricing and avoiding surprise costs. In fact, we believe that offering an accurate good faith estimate of the cost of your treatment is an essential aspect of what we do. The definition of a good faith estimate is that it should provide you with an accurate cost of treatment prior to beginning service. If the estimated cost increases more than $400 and you don’t agree to that change in pricing, you can dispute your bill.
Due to the nature of our online testing services, almost all ASD and ADHD assessments at OAT cost $2,000 from start to finish. If your specific needs fall outside this typical range, we will do our utmost to inform you before we begin treatment. We do not take insurance.
We accept payment in the form of credit and debit cards. While we do not work with insurance, you are welcome to utilize supplemental spending accounts like funds from flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health saving accounts (HSA) with our team if approved by your insurer. You can learn more about this payment option by talking to your insurance provider.
How Do I Schedule an Appointment?
We do our utmost to make the entire assessment process as easy as possible, and that includes scheduling your testing services. To get started working with the OAT team, you can use the contact link below. Click below to reach out. From there, we’ll review the information you shared with us, and a member of our team will be in touch to answer questions and guide you through the testing process.
