Child Psychological Testing and Evaluation
One80 is excited to now offer psychological testing and evaluation (assessment) services for children and adolescents ages 4-18!
A psychological assessment could be the next step in getting your child the support and care they need as they continue their unique path in life!
CHILD ASSESSMENTS OFFERED AT ONE80
One80 offers assessment services that generally fall into the categories below. However, the structure and content of these services often vary based on what is most relevant to each child’s primary areas of challenge. Prior to testing, caregivers complete an initial intake during which they share the primary reasons for the evaluation and summarize their child’s developmental, educational, and psychological history. The clinician then creates and reviews a plan for testing with the caregiver before testing commences.
Payment for services: We currently do not accept insurance for evaluation services. All services are self-pay. However, reduced rates are offered for supervised services, as described below.
Reduced Rates for Supervised Services: Dr. Calhoun supervises advanced graduate students enrolled in local doctoral training programs and postdoctoral clinicians accruing hours for full licensure. He has served as a supervisor for most of his professional career and protects dedicated time to ensure that he provides a high level of support to his supervisees and the clients they serve. In the One80 Child Testing and Evaluation Clinic, Dr. Calhoun meets with supervisees weekly to discuss ongoing cases and review their evaluation reports.
Reduced rates are offered for services provided by supervised clinicians. These rates are typically 15-35% lower than the standard rates and vary based on the training level of your assigned clinician.
To learn more about current supervised clinicians (Dr. Elizabeth Nick; Meagan Padro), read their bios below.
*Note: Services provided by postdoctoral and graduate student clinicians may not be eligible for reimbursement through your out-of-network insurance coverage.
Full Psychoeducational Evaluation
Educational Evaluation
Psychological Evaluation
Early Entry to Kindergarten Evaluation
*Add-on available
What is a psychological assessment?
During a psychological assessment, a trained clinician administers tests, surveys, and/or clinical interviews with the goal of identifying a child’s strengths and areas of challenge. The specific tools used during an assessment are determined based on the caregivers’ primary concerns, other information collected during the initial intake, and any new information revealed during testing. Results from assessments are often used to establish psychological diagnoses (learning disabilities, ADHD, mood/anxiety disorders, etc.) and generate tailored recommendations for parenting strategies, instructional practices, and psychological therapies that may work best for a particular child.
Does my child need a psychological assessment?
Assessments are often most helpful for a) identifying learning difficulties that may require a higher level of educational support, and b) assessing psychological symptoms and generating diagnoses that can be used to seek out appropriate therapeutic support. Here are some questions caregivers may consider:
- Are certain school subjects difficult for your child?
- Does your child have difficulty remaining focused on their schoolwork?
- Does your child act younger than their age and frequently require assistance with daily tasks?
- Does your child have difficulty following directions or listening to adults?
- Does your child have difficulty getting along with other children or making friends?
- Does your child often seem irritable and act out when they do not get their way?
- Does your child often seem sad or down?
- Does your child often seem anxious or worried?
- Has your child experienced any major life stressors or trauma that could be affecting their mood, motivation, or daily stress levels?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then a psychological assessment may be helpful for your child! If you’re still not sure that an assessment is needed, you can always complete an initial intake to discuss any concerns you have and learn more about how a psychological assessment may or may not be helpful for your child.
Can I use a psychological assessment to advocate for support services at my child’s school?
How else can a psychological assessment be helpful?
Given their comprehensiveness, psychological assessments can give you increased assurance that any psychological diagnoses assigned to your child have been well-vetted and carefully considered. Obtaining an accurate diagnosis can save you time, money, and a great deal of frustration in the long run as it will help ensure that your child receives the care they need as soon as possible. In addition to sharing diagnostic information and intervention/support recommendations, assessment reports also summarize a wealth of information about your child that can be easily shared with other providers. With a detailed assessment report in hand, providers can more quickly learn about your child and collect any additional information needed to perform their services.
Dr. Casey D. Calhoun
Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
Office Location: Raleigh
Phone: (919) 861-4111
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Throughout his career, Dr. Calhoun has contributed to the field of psychology in a variety of ways. In addition to providing and supervising clinical services, he has served as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator on numerous federally-funded research grants. He has published over 30 peer-reviewed manuscripts that have largely centered on better understanding the biological, cognitive, and interpersonal factors that affect stress vulnerability and lead to psychological symptoms. He also led the development of a self-help mobile application (Transcend) for victims of mass violence events and has contributed to online training for clinicians (TF-CBTWeb2.0, CBTiWeb). Dr. Calhoun has served in numerous departmental and national leadership positions, where he has advocated for mental healthcare, psychological research, and improved training practices for future psychologists.
In addition to offering therapy and assessment services at One80, Dr. Calhoun maintains a role as Adjunct Faculty at UNC Chapel Hill, where he teaches graduate-level courses and provides clinical supervision to students enrolled in the Clinical Psychology and School Psychology doctoral programs. He also serves as a consultant to a local school district, where he provides clinical training for school staff and mental health support services for students, parents, and teachers.
As a clinician, Dr. Calhoun is highly dedicated to using his knowledge of research-supported evaluation tools and therapeutic interventions to support children, adolescents, and families in overcoming mental health challenges. Dr. Calhoun believes that a well-formed understanding of a client’s symptoms and areas of impairment is essential for providing interventions that are most effective and make sense to a client. He also strives to provide services that capitalize on clients’ strengths and interests while supporting areas for growth, so that their experience of services is both enjoyable and constructive.
Dr. Elizabeth Nick
Ph.D., Provisionally Licensed Psychologist
Office Location: Raleigh
Phone: (919) 861-4111
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Dr. Nick is a Provisionally Licensed Psychologist who received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Vanderbilt University in 2020. She completed her clinical internship at the Virginia Treatment Center for Children and completed postdoctoral training in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill prior to continuing at One80 Counseling. Across her training experiences, she has performed psychoeducational and psychodiagnostic evaluations in a variety of settings (e.g., school diagnostic center, psychiatric inpatient units, outpatient clinics). She balances a strong statistical and measurement background with passion for comprehensive case conceptualization. She cares deeply about understanding individuals’ and parents’ concerns, struggles, and strengths, and strives to conduct targeted evaluations that meet families’ needs. She believes assessment should inform not only treatment planning and access to resources (e.g., school accommodations), but also individuals’ understanding of themselves. Dr. Nick is supervised by Dr. Casey Calhoun (Licensed Psychologist at One80 Counseling) as she completes her final supervised hours for full licensure.
Meagan Padro, MA
Doctoral Student, School Psychology Intern
Office Location: Raleigh
Phone: (919) 861-4111
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Meagan Padro is a fourth-year graduate student in the School Psychology PhD program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, completing an internship year at One80 Counseling as a final training requirement for her doctoral degree. Meagan has a Master’s degree in psychology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She has completed three years of graduate coursework in the School Psychology PhD program along with year-long clinical rotations at the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities, the UNC Neuropsychology Clinic, and the Duke ADHD Clinic, where she has evaluated many children and adolescents. She is skilled in the administration of psychoeducational assessments and is passionate in her work to uphold best-practices in the identification of learning disabilities. In addition to providing assessment services, Meagan leads an ADHD Parenting Group offered at One80 Counseling. As a School Psychology Intern, Meagan’s services are supervised by Dr. Casey Calhoun (Licensed Psychologist), who she meets with regularly.
Full Psychoeducational Evaluation
This evaluation is the most comprehensive and includes cognitive (IQ) testing, achievement testing, surveys assessing psychosocial functioning, and diagnostic clinical interviews. The full psychoeducational evaluation is the best way to determine: a) a child’s learning strengths and areas of challenge, b) whether a child meets criteria for a psychological disorder, and c) how learning abilities and psychological symptoms may influence one another. Information collected during the evaluation, diagnostic determinations, and tailored recommendations are summarized in a report that is shared with caregivers. Typically, full psychoeducational evaluations include:
- Intake and Assessment Planning
- Cognitive Testing [currently offering Woodcock-Johnson IV Tests of Cognitive Ability, Fourth Edition (WJ-IV-Cog) and the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Tests of Intelligence (WPPSI)]
- Achievement Testing [currently offering Woodcock-Johnson IV Tests of Achievement, Fourth Edition (WJ-IV-Ach)]
- Psychological Symptom and Adaptive Functioning Surveys
- Psychological Diagnostic Interviews (caregiver, child); Play-based Assessment (used with younger children in place of a diagnostic interview)
- Assessment Report that Summarizes Testing Results and Recommendations
- Feedback Session
Scheduling and Costs
After the initial intake session, your clinician will share their plan for testing, which will include a breakdown of services to be completed and an estimated number of sessions. One80 administrative staff will also provide you with an estimate of any out-of-pocket costs. A full psychoeducational evaluation often requires 5-7 sessions, some of which can be scheduled on the same day. The self-pay rate for a psychoeducational evaluation is estimated between $1,375 – $3,000. Rates range based on the scope of service, age of the child, and qualifications of your assigned clinician.
*As a clinician learns more about a child during the assessment process, they may recommend additional testing or evaluation services to further evaluate specific deficits or symptoms. These additional services, and the additional cost of these services, will be discussed with a child’s caregiver before services are provided.
Educational Evaluation
This evaluation assesses cognitive ability (IQ), achievement level, and ADHD-related difficulties. Most caregivers seeking this evaluation have concerns about specific learning difficulties and/or possible ADHD. An educational evaluation is best suited for individuals who are not experiencing moderate to severe mood, anxiety, or conduct problems (in this case, a full psychoeducational evaluation would be more appropriate). Typically, educational evaluations include:
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- Intake and Assessment Planning
- Cognitive Testing [currently offering Woodcock-Johnson IV Tests of Cognitive Ability, Fourth Edition (WJ-IV-Cog) and the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Tests of Intelligence (WPPSI)]
- Achievement Testing [currently offering Woodcock-Johnson IV Tests of Achievement, Fourth Edition (WJ-IV-Ach)]
- Learning and Educational Experiences Interview (w/child)
- ADHD and Adaptive Functioning Surveys (as needed)
- Assessment Report that Summarizes Testing Results and Provides Recommendations
- Feedback Session
Scheduling and Costs
After the initial intake session, your clinician will share their plan for testing, which will include a breakdown of services to be completed and an estimated number of sessions. One80 administrative staff will also provide you with an estimate of any out-of-pocket costs. An educational evaluation typically requires 4-5 sessions, some of which can be scheduled for the same day. The self-pay rate for an educational evaluation is estimated between $1,265 – $2,275. Rates range based on the scope of service, age of the child, and qualifications of your assigned clinician.
*As a clinician learns more about a child during the assessment process, they may recommend additional testing or evaluation services to further evaluate specific deficits or symptoms. These additional services, and the additional cost of these services, will be discussed with a child’s caregiver before services are provided.
Psychological Evaluation
This evaluation assesses mood, anxiety, behavioral, and social difficulties. The evaluation also includes an assessment of behavioral patterns and other factors that maintain or worsen existing psychological difficulties as well as recommendations for specific therapy practices that could be most helpful for managing psychological symptoms. Caregivers often seek out this evaluation to obtain diagnostic clarity and to receive recommendations for therapeutic approaches that will be most helpful for their child. A psychological evaluation is best suited for individuals without a history of learning difficulties (in this case, a full psychoeducational evaluation would be more appropriate). Typically, psychological evaluations include:
- Intake and Assessment Planning
- Caregiver-, Teacher-, Self-report Surveys
- Psychological Diagnostic Interviews (caregiver, child); Play-based Assessment (used with younger children in place of a diagnostic interview)
- Psychological Symptom and Adaptive Functioning Surveys
- Assessment Report that Summarizes Testing Results and Recommendations
- Feedback Session
Scheduling and Costs
Scheduling and Costs: After the initial intake session, your clinician will share their plan for testing, which will include a breakdown of services to be completed and an estimated number of sessions. One80 administrative staff will also provide you with an estimate of any out-of-pocket costs. A psychological evaluation typically requires 4 sessions, some of which can be scheduled on the same day. The self-pay rate for a psychological evaluation is estimated between $1,100 – $2,025. Rates range based on the scope of service, age of the child, and qualifications of your assigned clinician.
*As a clinician learns more about a child during the assessment process, they may recommend additional testing or evaluation services to further evaluate specific deficits or symptoms. These additional services, and the additional cost of these services, will be discussed with a child’s caregiver before services are provided.
Early Entry to Kindergarten Evaluation
- Intake Session
- Cognitive Testing [currently offering Woodcock-Johnson IV Tests of Cognitive Ability, Fourth Edition (WJ-IV-Cog) and the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Tests of Intelligence (WPPSI)]
- Achievement Testing [currently offering Woodcock-Johnson IV Tests of Achievement, Fourth Edition (WJ-IV-Ach)]
- Brief Summary Report of Test Scores and Evaluation of Psychosocial Functioning
- 30-minute Feedback Session with the Clinician
Scheduling and Costs
After the initial intake session, your clinician will share their plan for testing, which will include a breakdown of services to be completed and an estimated number of sessions. One80 administrative staff will also provide you with an estimate of any out-of-pocket costs. Generally speaking, an early entry to kindergarten evaluation requires 2-3 sessions. The self-pay rate for an early entry to kindergarten evaluation is estimated between $550 – $875. Rates range based on the scope of service and qualifications of your assigned clinician.
Wake County Early Entry Requirements: https://www.wcpss.net/Page/186