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The initial evaluation takes place during your first session and is 45-50 minutes of face-to-face time. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the session start time to complete intake paperwork or you may download it from the website for completion ahead of time and bring with you to the session. This session includes both the child/adolescent (the identified client) and parents.
For adolescents, some of this session may be spent individually with Dr. Daniel. Dr. Daniel requests that alternative arrangements be made for other children in the family during this session, as there tends to be a lot of information to cover initially, as well as to provide some privacy to the child/adolescent being seen, as some of the information covered may be sensitive. In this session, background information and history are gathered, questions/concerns prompting evaluation are discussed, and a plan is made for moving forward.
In some cases, initial checklists/screening measures may be provided to be completed by the client, parents, and/or teachers to gather further information. A follow-up session may be scheduled to review these checklists, continue to gather information, discuss initial diagnostic impressions or recommendations, or plan for further services if necessary. Typical recommendations for further services may include formal psychological assessment/testing, therapy, or a psychiatric (medication) consultation. Some of these services may be able to be provided by Dr. Daniel, and for others Dr. Daniel can assist in providing recommendations for providers who offer these services.