Consultations, Evaluations and Therapy Services

Consultation, therapy and evaluation services are $140 per hour.  We accept all major credit cards.

We are a Dallas Metrocare Service provider for MHMR of Dallas County, Texas.  

SENSORY PROCESSING EVALUATION: Assessments consist of a tests of auditory, visual, and vestibular processing functions.  Tests include the SCAN-C or SCAN-A: (test of auditory processing), the  PTS: (computerized test of visual processing skills), an evaluation of major vestibular functions using a sharpened Romberg stance in light and dark, examination of post-rotary nystagmus (eye movements after spinning), and visual pursuit (smooth tracking of a moving target).  Testing takes approximately 3 hours, which includes a review of results.

ACADEMIC AND COGNITIVE TESTING: Assessment of academic or cognitive abilities involve one or more of the following tests: Woodcock-Johnson III Cognitive or Achievement Batteries, the MAT (Matrix Analogies Test), the RIAT (Reynolds Intelligence Assessment Test) or the WRAT (Wide Range Achievement Test).   The WJIII takes 4-6 hours (test is administered in a minimum of 2 testing sessions), the MAT takes 1 hour, the WRAT takes 1 hour and the RIAT takes 2 hours.

DEVELOPMENTAL OR SENSORY PROCESSING THERAPY: Developmental therapy is conducted in a free play setting in the playroom; parents are encouraged to attend sessions and younger siblings are welcome.   Sign language and gestures are used to help children attach meaning to words.  Sessions are intended to be used as an opportunity for parents to learn some sign language, developmental strategies, basic principles of brain development, and techniques for developing language and play skills.  If desired, sessions may be intermittently videotaped to record developmental progress (a signed video release must be on file before videotaping).   Sessions are scheduled in either two 30 minute blocks per week or 1 hour block per week.

DALLAS METROCARE SERVICE PATIENTS: Individuals with a DMS contract can contact their caseworker to request evaluation or services from Brain Training Associates. If you are requesting services through DMS, please email us with the name, phone number, and email address of your caseworker after you request services so that we can follow up with them.

INSURANCE COVERAGE: Although we can NOT file insurance for you, we do provide insurance statements at the end of the month for you to file. Please note that not all policies cover cognitive therapy or developmental delays. Please check with your provider prior to booking an evaluation if reimbursement is a critical concern . The CPT code for evaluations are 96111, and the CPT code for cognitive therapy is 97532 (NOTE: these are medical codes, NOT behavioral or psych codes). 　

We accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover.  Charges for academic and cognitive testing can be spread over 3 months with a credit card on file.

NOTE: Based on a careful review of the scientific literature and clinical experience, I have concluded that all drugs that alter neurotransmitter levels will interfere with cognitive development and rehabilitation efforts. Therefore we do not accept patients who are currently taking the following drugs unless a good-faith effort is being made to wean the child under medical supervision:

· Amphetamines (e.g. Ritalin, Adderal, Cocaine, etc.)

· Antidepressants (e.g. Paxil, Wellbutrin, Zoloft, Lexapro, Celexa, Prozac, Celexa, Luvox, Amitriptyline; Desipramine; Nortriptyline; Cymbalta, Effexor, Nardil,　Parnate,Remeron, Trazodone, etc.)

· Anti-anxiety drugs (e.g. Valium (diazepam), Alprazolam, Paxil, Serax, Xanax, etc.)

· Antipsychotics　 (e.g. Risperidal, Valproate (lithium), thorazine, Geo-don, etc.