At Colorado Center for Assessment, we understand you may have questions about our evaluation process, what to expect, and how we can help. Find answers to the most common questions we receive from clients, parents, and referring professionals.
We offer comprehensive neuropsychological and psychological assessments for children, teens, and adults. Our specialized services include ADHD testing, autism spectrum assessment, learning disorder evaluations, twice-exceptional (2e) assessment, FASD testing, substance use evaluations, and neurodiversity-affirming assessments.
We offer comprehensive neuropsychological and psychological assessments for children, teens, and adults. Our specialized services include ADHD testing, autism spectrum assessment, learning disorder evaluations, twice-exceptional (2e) assessment, FASD testing, substance use evaluations, and neurodiversity-affirming assessments.
We provide assessment services for individuals ages 2 through adulthood. Our youngest clients are typically toddlers with developmental concerns, while our adult clients range from college students to adults in their 60s.
Our clinicians are licensed psychologists and neuropsychologists who live and breathe testing. We don’t just do it on the side or as a secondary service — testing and assessment is what we love!
Our assessments are:
Most comprehensive assessments take 4-6 weeks from initial interview to feedback session. This includes:
Some specialized assessments may have different timelines, which we’ll discuss during your initial consultation.
Yes! We’re in-network with the following major commercial carriers:
Yes! We accept Colorado Medicaid and Rocky Mountain Health Plan (soon to be Northeast Health Partners in July 2025).
Assessment costs vary based on the type and complexity of the evaluation, as well as the clinician you work with.
Insurance often covers a significant portion of assessment costs when medically necessary. Our billing team will verify your benefits before beginning the assessment process so that you know exactly how much to expect to pay before getting started.
If you pay completely out of pocket, a comprehensive assessment ranges from $1920 – $2970. Payment plans and a sliding scale are available. We also partner with Mentaya to assist clients with out of network reimbursement.
Yes, we offer interest-free payment plans for clients who prefer to spread the cost over time. Typically, we collect a portion before the assessment begins and the remainder in monthly installments.
While schools can provide educational testing, there are several key differences with our assessments:
We recommend describing the assessment as a way to understand how their brain works best and to figure out how to make learning and daily activities easier. We emphasize that testing is not about “passing” or “failing” but about discovering their unique pattern of strengths and challenges.
For younger children, you can describe it as “brain games” and puzzles. For older children and teens, you can explain that the assessment will help them understand why certain things might be difficult and how to use their strengths to overcome challenges.
We take great care to discuss diagnoses in empowering, non-stigmatizing ways. Our strengths-based approach emphasizes that everyone’s brain works differently, and understanding these differences is the first step toward success.
For many children and teens, having a name for their struggles actually reduces shame because it helps them understand their challenges are not due to lack of effort or intelligence.
Absolutely! Parents are essential partners in the assessment process. You’ll participate in a thorough interview about your child’s history and current functioning, complete questionnaires about your observations, and attend the feedback session to discuss results and recommendations.
For younger children, parents typically remain in the waiting area during testing. For older children and teens, parents often leave and return at the end of testing.
To help your child do their best:
We’ll provide additional specific preparation guidelines when you schedule your appointment.
Absolutely. Many adults seek assessment after years of unexplained challenges. Understanding your neurological profile can be transformative at any age, providing:
Our adult clients often report that assessment brings tremendous relief and a framework for moving forward more effectively.
Diagnoses from our assessments are protected health information and are not shared with employers without your explicit written consent. Many adults choose to keep their diagnosis private, while others disclose to access workplace accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
We can help you understand your rights and navigate disclosure decisions as part of our feedback process.
Many “high-functioning” individuals benefit greatly from assessment. You may have developed excellent compensatory strategies that mask your challenges, but these often come at a high cost of energy, time, and stress. Assessment can validate your experiences, explain why certain aspects of life feel harder than they “should,” and provide strategies to reduce the energy cost of managing your challenges.
When referring a client, it’s helpful to include:
You can use our secure referral form or fax referrals to our confidential line at (888) 494-3756.
Yes, we offer specialized protocols for various conditions, including:
With client consent, we provide referring providers with:
We value collaborative care and work to ensure referring providers have the information needed to support their patients effectively.
Starting the assessment process is simple:
For your initial appointment, please bring:
Our typical wait time for initial appointments varies depending on the type of assessment and the clinician you match best with.
We typically book assessment intakes anywhere from 3-6 months out. Once you complete your intake, testing is typically completed within 4-6 weeks.
For urgent situations, we maintain a cancellation list and may be able to accommodate more quickly.
Colorado Center for Assessment is located at:
3500 John F. Kennedy Pkwy, Suite 200, Fort Collins, CO 80525
We offer convenient free parking, and our office is accessible for individuals with mobility challenges.
