Evaluation Process

Every evaluation begins with a conversation; you don’t need a referral from a doctor or school to reach out. Parents, teachers, or caregivers often notice concerns related to learning, behavior, emotions, or development and want to better understand what’s going on.

A free-of-charge 10-15 minute phone consultation is provided with Dr. Hampton in which the testing process is outlined to ensure fit and questions answered. 

A 90- to 120-minute collaborative interview session is conducted with parents/caregivers and, when appropriate, with the child or adolescent included. The focus of this session is to allow Dr. Hampton to gather comprehensive background information, including:

• Birth and developmental history

• Medical and mental health background

• Family and social context

• School experiences and academic records

• Presenting concerns

This whole-child/adolescent perspective helps us understand how your child/adolescent’s past and present experiences shape who they are today. It ensures the evaluation is personalized, meaningful, and rooted in real-life allowing Dr. Hampton to:

• Understand how potential symptoms have manifest and changed over time

• Explore current concerns in-depth

• Learn about your child’s development, personality, and daily routines

• Understand emotional, social, and behavioral patterns that may not appear in testing

• Hear directly from adolescents about their own experiences, challenges, and goals

This conversation is a key step in our whole-child review, helping us see beyond the data to truly understand your child’s unique perspective and lived experience. It ensures the evaluation feels personalized, supportive, and meaningful.

About one week after the intake session, your child will return for a testing session that typically lasts 3-5 hours with breaks throughout.

What to expect:

• • The experience feels more like puzzles and games than traditional schoolwork

  • Testing can be split over two shorter days, if needed, to support your child’s focus and comfort

  • Activities are chosen based on your child’s age, abilities, and referral questions

Parent options:

• • Parents are welcome to stay in the waiting area, step out and return later, or check-in during breaks. We’ll make sure your child feels comfortable and supported throughout the process.

This session provides essential insight into how your child thinks, learns, and processes information forming the foundation for a thoughtful, individualized evaluation.

A feedback session is provided approximately two weeks after testing, in which Dr. Hampton will provide and walk-through a comprehensive 15-25 page report covering: 

• • Standardized test scores

  • Any relevant diagnoses

  • Clear, practical recommendations tailored to your child’s needs at home and school

This is a parent-focused conversation, so your child does not need to attend. This appointment may be conducted virtually, and you’ll have time to ask questions, reflect, and discuss next steps for support. The goal is to ensure you feel informed, supported, and confident in understanding your child’s unique profile and how to move forward.

 Want to know what’s included in the report?

• View our Report Summary Outline for a helpful overview of what to expect.