Educational Evaluations FAQ

Most insurance companies do not cover educational evaluations since they are not considered medical. For this reason, MindSync Methods does not submit claims to insurance. However, we are happy to provide itemized receipts and documentation for our assessment and consulting services should you wish to submit for reimbursement.

Rates for our evaluation services depend on the type of assessment desired. All assessments are offered for a flat fee, with upfront pricing established prior to the evaluation. Price lists are available upon request. We offer a free 15-minute interest consultation to help you decide our services are right for you. For those seeking assessment consulting regarding existing evaluations, a one-hour session is available for $150.

We will accept payment plans for our assessment and consulting services. Final payments are due prior to the release of the evaluation services report. All major credit cards, Apple Cash, cash, and checks are accepted.

Call 281-810-8891 or email info@mindsyncmethods.com to schedule your initial session for our assessment or consulting service.

Each assessment session is individualized based on age and evaluation type. Our evaluation services can involve testing sessions that range from 2-6 hours, depending on these variables. To better meet the needs of each client, we often break testing into 2 sessions. We will discuss the approximate testing time prior to your first appointment.

Reports including all results and recommendations are typically completed within two weeks of testing. A consultation is included with all evaluation services and typically lasts 1-2 hours, providing valuable assessment analysis and guidance for moving forward.

When you schedule your testing appointment, the diagnostician will send electronic documents for you to complete prior to testing. This will include standard agreement and consent documents, as well as background information forms and behavior checklist. School records and teacher forms are also requested in most ca. Please provide your child’s teacher with the forms they need to complete ASAP so they can return their completed forms before testing, ensuring a smooth process for your evaluation.

You will not need to bring anything other than the paperwork we send to you when we set up your child’s evaluation services. We provide pencils and all materials needed for testing as part of our assessment. Additionally, we have water bottles and snacks available in our office. If your child has an allergy or food preference, you are welcome to send a snack with them.

Students are often anxious about the testing process. For children, please explain that they will be doing some work to understand how their unique brains function, and that even though these are called 'tests,' there is nothing they can fail. Clients should be well rested and prepared to engage in the assessment with us for a time to discover how they learn and what type of services can help them reach their optimal performance ability.

Parents are not required to remain in our office while your child undergoes assessment; oftentimes, this is distracting. However, for young children, we do ask that you remain nearby in case you are needed by your child. You are welcome to wait in our reception area, or parking lot. 

MindSync Methods offers evaluation services for ages 3 through adulthood. I.Q. becomes much more stable around age six when most children enter school. However, preschool children who are demonstrating particular characteristics may greatly benefit from an alternative instructional program, and an assessment is the best way to determine the need.

Students need to be entering first grade before a diagnosis of dyslexia can be made. Prior to that time, assessment can be used to identify precursors to dyslexia, but additional evaluation services are needed to confirm the diagnosis once the student is in the first grade and capable of being assessed in all areas of reading. The largest body of research reveals full manifestation of dyslexic tendencies by the 2nd grade.