We offer diagnostic testing for sensory processing, academic and cognitive skills, grade placement, memory, attention and intelligence both in-office and at remote sites. Insurance will not cover the cost of academic testing, although some programs may cover the cost of sensory processing or cognitive testing if a student has a diagnosis of encephalopathy, stroke, brain injury, cerebral palsy, mental retardation or neuropathy.

Insurance codes for cognitive therapy are CPT 97532 (attention, learning, memory, perception) The insurance codes for diagnostic testing vary according to the test.

All insurance filings are the responsibility of the family; we do provide the proper codes for you to file with your provider. Charges may be spread over several months if necessary; we do accept all major credit cards as well as medical fund debit cards.

DIAGNOSTIC TESTS OFFERED

Over the years I have used many diagnostic tests, but found that very few were appropriate for children with pragmatic language problems, auditory processing problems, or developmental delays. The tests that are listed below provide reliable and meaningful information about which cortical areas we need to work on. Other tests may be added as necessary if I need more specific information about a particular area of the brain. The tests listed below require 3-5 hours; reports are provided.

• Developmental Testing: Free play assessment of developmental stage of lay, stage of language, stage of rule concepts, stage of social group interactions, Childhood Autism Rating Scale (as needed) COST: $450

• Complete Sensory Processing: SCAN-C or SCAN-A test of auditory functions, PTS test of visual processing, vestibular functions screen, line bisection test, figure copying test

COST: $450

Auditory Processing only: SCAN-A or SCAN-C with analysis and consultation COST: $450

Attention deficit: SCAN-C or SCAN-A test of auditory functions, PTS or other test of visual processing, vestibular screen, Reynolds Intelligence Assessment Scale (RIAS), Woodcock-Johnson Cognitive Battery (WJIII) COST: $450

Verbal and non-verbal IQ: Reynolds Intelligence Assessment Scale (RIAS) and select subtests from the WJIII COST: $400

Cognitive abilities: Reynolds Intelligence Assessment Scale (RIAS) and the WJIII Cognitive and Achievement Batteries (discrepancies between the WJIII batteries are accepted by the SAT and ACT for evidence of learning disabilities) COST: $500

Memory and Perception: Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST), Reynolds Intelligence Assessment Visual and Verbal Memory Subtests, PTS or other test of visual perception, Color Memory Task, select subtests from the Woodcock Johnson III Cognitive Battery COST: $450

Academic Skills: Woodcock Johnson III Achievement Battery (WJIII), Color Memory Task, select subtests from the Woodcock Johnson III Cognitive Battery COST: $500

IN-OFFICE REHABILITATION PROGRAM

Students and patients who are enrolled in a cognitive, sensory processing or academic rehabilitation program pay a reduced rate of $140 per hour.

REMOTE REHABILITATION PROGRAM

This program is available for children and adults who do not have access to local cognitive therapy or neuroscientists and those who need more specialized oversight of their rehabilitation program. This program is not appropriate for children who are concurrently in ABA or other behavioral programs either privately or at school since behavioral therapies are not compatible with the principles and practices of cognitive rehabilitation.

Patients are seen in person for initial evaluation; caregivers or on-site therapists Skype or Facetime once or twice per week to assess progress and adjust activities. If broadband access is unavailable for Skype/Facetime, patients can be seen in office or on-site for progress visits.

ONSITE EVALUATION COSTS: Onsite rehabilitation visits are $1500 per day plus travel

SKYPE VISITS: $150 per hour

TRAVEL(air fare, hotel and car rental):

The cost of travel for 2012 the cost of travel within the continental US will be $1200, to Europe is $3000 and to Asia is $8500. Airline tickets can be provided through a frequent flyer program, but all travel bookings must be agreed upon in advance. Flights that are more than 4 hours in duration must be business class. Travel costs must be paid in advance at least 3 weeks prior to the visit; if a valid credit card is placed on file, the costs of the travel and remote site visits can be spread over 6-12 months.

HOME SCHOOL CURRICULUM DESIGN

Prior to designing a homeschool curriculum Dr. MacAlpine will administer academic tests (and others as necessary) to determine what grade level a student has achieved in each subject and to learn whether critical concepts in each subject have been mastered. Once a student's current stage of development in each subject has been identified, Dr. MacAlpine designs a homeschool program; she can also oversee or monitor the student through our umbrella homeschool program.

COSTS: $600 (includes academic and cogntive testing and curriculum design)