Types of Evaluations
The Evaluation Process: Step by Step
Dr. Travers values a collaborative approach in the assessment process. At the family’s discretion, Dr. Travers often finds it helpful to speak with teachers, therapists, and/or tutors to best understand all aspects of an individual’s profile including their strengths and challenges as part of the evaluation process.
Step 1
Initial Consultation
(virtual or in-person)
A parent-only meeting to discuss your child’s development and concerns and to determine the scope and goals of the evaluation
(virtual or in-person)
A parent-only meeting to discuss your child’s development and concerns and to determine the scope and goals of the evaluation
Step 2
Assessment
(1-2 days; in-person)
The assessment process includes administration of standardized testing, interviews, and plenty of breaks. In total, the process takes approximately 3-4 hours depending on the scope of the evaluation.
(1-2 days; in-person)
The assessment process includes administration of standardized testing, interviews, and plenty of breaks. In total, the process takes approximately 3-4 hours depending on the scope of the evaluation.
Step 3
Family Feedback Session
(virtual or in-person)
Parent-only meeting to review evaluation findings, including strengths, challenges, and diagnoses and a comprehensive action plan. Sometimes it is appropriate for a child/adolescent to participate and receive developmentally appropriate feedback too.
(virtual or in-person)
Parent-only meeting to review evaluation findings, including strengths, challenges, and diagnoses and a comprehensive action plan. Sometimes it is appropriate for a child/adolescent to participate and receive developmentally appropriate feedback too.
Step 4
Comprehensive Report
Following the family feedback session, you will receive an evaluation report including information about your child’s profile with tailored and individualized educational and therapeutic recommendations and referrals.
Following the family feedback session, you will receive an evaluation report including information about your child’s profile with tailored and individualized educational and therapeutic recommendations and referrals.
Step 1
Initial Consult
(virtual or in-person)
Parent-only meeting to discuss
child's development and to
determine the scope and goals of the evaluation.
(virtual or in-person)
Parent-only meeting to discuss
child's development and to
determine the scope and goals of the evaluation.
Step 2
Assessment
(1-2 days; in-person)
The process includes administration of standardized testing, interviews, and breaks. Total time is approx. 2-4 hours depending on the scope of the evaluation.
(1-2 days; in-person)
The process includes administration of standardized testing, interviews, and breaks. Total time is approx. 2-4 hours depending on the scope of the evaluation.
Step 3
Family Feedback Session
(virtual or in-person)
Parent-only meeting to review results, including strengths, challenges, and diagnoses, and a comprehensive action plan. Sometimes a child/adolescent can attend part of the session.
(virtual or in-person)
Parent-only meeting to review results, including strengths, challenges, and diagnoses, and a comprehensive action plan. Sometimes a child/adolescent can attend part of the session.
Step 4
Comprehensive Report
Following the feedback session, you will receive an evaluation report including information about your child's profile and individualized recommendations and referrals.
Following the feedback session, you will receive an evaluation report including information about your child's profile and individualized recommendations and referrals.
Thank you so much for such a thoughtful, thorough, and validating report! I am just so grateful for everything that you have done for my child. For the first time, I felt like I was actually reading about my child in a professional report. I’m hopeful that they will be able to get the support they need given how superbly articulated your recommendations are.