Frequently Asked Questions

A psychological evaluation (or "psych eval") focuses on overall thinking, emotional functioning, and behavior. It’s often used to identify conditions like ADHD, anxiety, or mood disorders.

A neuropsychological evaluation takes a deeper look at how the brain is working. It helps us understand the “why” behind behaviors by assessing specific thinking skills like memory, attention, and problem-solving. This type of testing is especially helpful for complex cases or when other answers have been hard to find.

We combine what we learn from your child’s background and development with in-office testing to give you a clear picture of how your child learns, processes information, and interacts with the world. This helps us create personalized, practical recommendations for school, home, and treatment planning.

• • • Neuropsychological evaluations may assess:

    • Attention and focus

    • Memory and learning

    • Language and communication

    • Visual and spatial skills

    • Motor coordination

    • Sensory processing

    • Social skills

    • Emotional and behavioral patterns

    • Academic abilities

    • Executive functioning (like planning and organization)

Our goal is to help families better understand their child’s unique strengths and challenges—and feel more confident moving forward.

We recommend keeping it simple and reassuring. You can tell your child that they’re going to meet a specialist who’s great at understanding how kids learn, play, and grow. Let them know we’ll be doing different activities together—some might feel like schoolwork, and others might be fun or new.

It’s helpful if your child gets a good night’s sleep before the appointment and eats a healthy breakfast that morning. If your child tends to have a hard time transitioning away from games or screens, it’s best to avoid starting those right before the visit.

When you arrive, we’re happy to help keep your child engaged while you take care of check-in—just let us know how we can support you!

The earlier we identify developmental or behavioral differences, the sooner we can connect you with the right support. Early intervention has been shown to improve outcomes in communication, learning, behavior, and social-emotional development.

If your child is having challenges with communication, play, social interaction, attention, behavior regulation, or reaching developmental milestones, an assessment can provide clarity. Trust your instincts—early signs matter, and you don’t need a referral to reach out.

An early intervention assessment is a comprehensive evaluation designed to understand your child’s development, behavior, communication, and social skills. It typically includes parent interviews, play-based observation, developmental testing, and standardized tools that screen for conditions like Autism, ADHD, or speech/language delays.

Not every child who completes an assessment will receive a diagnosis. Our goal is to understand how your child is developing and functioning, and whether any support or services might be helpful. If a diagnosis is appropriate, we’ll explain it in detail and guide you through next steps.

Appointments are typically scheduled over one or two visits, depending on your child’s age and needs. Sessions may last 1–2 hours, with breaks as needed to keep your child comfortable and engaged.

You’ll receive a detailed report outlining your child’s strengths, areas for support, and tailored recommendations. We’ll also meet with you to review the findings, answer questions, and help you plan next steps, such as therapy, school supports, or further evaluation.

Please bring any previous evaluations or reports, your child’s medical and developmental history, and any questions or concerns you’d like to discuss. You’re welcome to bring a favorite toy or snack to help your child feel more comfortable.

As of June 2025, MORIAH Health's team takes the following insurance providers: United Healthcare, United Healthcare Community Plan (UHCCP), and cash/private pay.  

In this case you would be considered "out-of-network" and would be responsible for paying the fees at the time of service. MORIAH Health can provide you with a super bill for you to attempt to get reimbursed from your insurance carrier.