Assessment: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

 

Q: How much experience does your assessment team have?

A: Herman & Associates has been in business since 1988. We are an expert team of professionals with extensive experience in both psychology and education. Dr. Herman is a licenced psychologist and has over 20 years of assessment experience and has worked in special education settings. He has co-authored many papers, has presented at local, national, and international conferences on research related to learning disabilities, attention disorder, and autistic spectrum disorders. Ms. Sullivan has degrees in both education and counseling. She has over 30 years of experience in education. She has been a general education classroom teacher, special education classroom teacher, administrator of special schools, and is the Director of Herman & Associates. Ms. Sullivan manages the assessment team. Both Dr. Herman and Ms. Sullivan are involved in every case.

Q: Do you have any specialties?

A: Yes. Our assessment team has developed a specialty in evaluating individuals who are intellectually gifted. We also have extensive experience working with student-athletes and have assessed some of the most talented athletes in the country.

Q: How much will an assessment cost?

A: Each assessment will vary in cost depending on the goals of the assessment, which are discussed at the Initial Conference. That stated, the general cost for a full assessment ranges from $3,000-$4,500 and the cost of a partial assessment ranges from $1,500-$3,000.

Q: Does my health insurance cover the cost of an assessment?

A: It depends on your coverage. We do not accept health insurance, but we will give you a statement that you can submit to your health insurance carrier. We will also provide you with an estimate at the Initial Conference and you can submit that estimate to your health insurance company in advance to see what they will cover. We are willing to work with your health insurance company and our experience is that they will partially cover a number of the sessions.

Q: Do you have payment plans or partial scholarships available?

A: Yes. Payment plans depend on your credit score. Partial scholarships are available and you can ask us for a form. We will need your financial information to grant a partial scholarship.

Q: How much time will the assessment take to complete?

A: This depends largely on the client's availability. We can typically get started within a week after the Initial Conference. Assessments will typically take 12-18 hours of administration time, which is usually divided into five 3-hour sessions. If you take the earlist appointment times offered to you by our Director then the evaluation can be completed rather quickly.

Q: How long until I have the final report?

A: You will typically recieve the final comprehensive report within three to four weeks following the Final Conference. Please note that these reports are quite lengthly and thorough. We can provide verbal professional consultations immediately following the Final Conference.

Q: Do I have to pull my child out of school?

A: We will only test in the morning when attention and concentration skills are maximized. While we have Saturday appointments available, we typically have a long list of clients waiting for Saturday time slots. If you want to complete the testing quickly, then it's best to miss school/work and take the first available appointments. Most schools believe that the testing is very important and they are highly supportive of missing school to complete the testing.

Q: How will the appointments be scheduled?

A: Patricia Sullivan, our Director, will contact you through e-mail to setup the appointments. She will provide the openings we have and you can choose the time slots that fit your schedule.