Ascend Evaluations provides neuropsychological, psychological, educational, forensic, custody, and parenting capacity evaluations. Our services are designed to answer complex clinical, educational, and legal questions through comprehensive, evidence-based assessment.
To begin the process, contact our office by phone or through the website contact form. We will discuss your referral needs, answer questions about the evaluation process, and determine whether our services are an appropriate fit.
Timeframes vary depending on the type and complexity of the evaluation. Most evaluations are completed within several weeks, including interviews, testing, records review, and report preparation.
The most helpful materials are those that provide relevant information about the issues being evaluated. Depending on the case, this may include court documents, school records, medical and mental health records, prior evaluations, child welfare records, and other pertinent records. The evaluator will provide guidance regarding requested documentation at the beginning of the evaluation process.
A custody evaluation is a comprehensive assessment designed to assist the court in determining custody, parenting time, and related parenting arrangements that serve the best interests of the child. The process may include interviews, psychological testing, records review, collateral contacts, and observations when appropriate.
A parenting capacity evaluation assesses a parent’s strengths, limitations, and ability to meet a child’s developmental, emotional, educational, and physical needs. These evaluations are often requested in family court, child welfare, or other legal proceedings.
A neuropsychological evaluation examines cognitive, academic, emotional, and behavioral functioning. It may be used to assess concerns related to attention, learning, memory, executive functioning, brain injury, neurological conditions, or psychological factors affecting performance.
An Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) is a comprehensive educational assessment conducted by a qualified evaluator, often a Pennsylvania-certified school psychologist, who is independent of the student’s school district. IEEs can help clarify learning, behavioral, cognitive, and educational needs and may provide recommendations to support educational planning and services.
No. Ascend Evaluations is a private-pay practice and does not participate with insurance plans. This allows us to maintain independence and provide evaluations tailored to the specific referral question.
Fees vary depending on the type and scope of the evaluation. We provide clear fee information and estimated costs during the initial consultation so that clients can make informed decisions before proceeding.
Most evaluations include a written report that summarizes the assessment process, findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Reports are designed to provide clear, meaningful, and actionable information to the referral source and other authorized recipients. Depending on the type of evaluation, reports may be released to the examinee, retaining attorney, court, school district, physician, agency, or other authorized parties in accordance with applicable laws, court orders, and professional standards.
