The ADD-ED Evaluation is a more multidisciplinary approach designed to reduce multiple evaluations, identify all areas that need to be addressed and provide more in-depth follow-up after the evaluation. Please call 804-747-1883 if you wish to schedule an evaluation.
Comprehensive Collaborative Evaluation
Steven Butnik, Ph.D., LCP
Karen J. Rooney, Ph.D.
The evaluation process:
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Dr. Rooney will have an initial phone conversation to identify the questions and concerns that prompted the request for an evaluation. If the ADD-ED Evaluation is a good match, an appointment will be scheduled.
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Dr. Rooney will send a parent form to obtain information about background, medical history, developmental milestones and school history as well as a teacher form with a checklist related to school performance.
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Dr. Butnik will send on-line forms that address social-emotional well-being as well as working memory and attention. He will use a checklist to assess executive function as well. These questionnaires are normed to indicate behaviors or concerns that are reported at higher levels than usual by parents and teachers. If an appointment is cancelled, a fee will be applied to cover the costs of the questionnaires if they have already been sent.
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During his 2 hour appointment, Dr. Butnik will also conduct a clinical interview so parents are requested to be available, and a CPT computerized assessment of attention and additional tests such as the Bender, if needed.
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Dr. Butnik can add IQ testing, such as the Wechsler Intelligence Scales for Children, if required or requested.
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Dr. Rooney's appointment is approximately four to four and a half hours, scheduled over two or more days. She will administer tests of cognitive processing, oral language, achievement, including the Dyslexia Profile. Classroom samples and previous testing should be sent to Dr. Rooney.
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If the virtual option is chosen, parents will be asked to sign an agreement that states the child will have paper and pen or pencil, a computer with a good microphone and camera, and a private, quiet place for the testing. The parent must also agree that the child will not be given any assistance during the testing other than helping with the technology if needed. It is also helpful for some children to have headphones, water and a snack.
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If Dr. Rooney is doing in-person testing, parents are welcome to stay during the evaluation in a nearby room, but do not have to do so. If parents do not remain on premises, a Zoom will be set up so the parent can watch or check in any time during the session. Please notify Dr. Rooney of any allergies or medical conditions prior to the day of testing.
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Dr. Butnik and Dr. Rooney will review all the data and produce a draft report.
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Dr. Butnik and Dr. Rooney will both meet with the family to discuss the findings and recommendations.
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A comprehensive report as well as the scores produced by the scoring systems of the tests will be sent electronically along with supplemental documents to help parents and teachers understand the test data and implement educational recommendations. A release of information will also be sent and both doctors are happy to speak with physicians, teachers or school administrators by phone, FaceTime or Zoom, with written permission.
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If requested, Dr. Rooney will meet with teachers and specialists by Zoom after the parent feedback has taken place at no additional charge.
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Dr. Butnik and Dr. Rooney are both available for any follow-up services needed; however, fees will apply to additional services such as counseling, coaching, school visits or learning strategy instruction.
Fees
Dr. Butnik (ages 8 and above)
$577.50
WISC-5 (if required, additional)
$350.00
Dr. Rooney
$850.00
Neither Dr. Butnik nor Dr. Rooney submit for insurance, but Dr. Butnik can provide paperwork if needed. Dr. Rooney does not provide insurance codes or accept credit card or online payments.
To schedule an evaluation, please call:
(804) 747-1883