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Clarity, Understanding, and a Path Forward
Clarity, Understanding, and a Path Forward
At Burnett Therapeutic Services, we provide compassionate, comprehensive psychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults. Our goal is to help individuals and families better understand their unique strengths, challenges, and needs-not simply to provide a diagnosis.
Conditions We Evaluate
Conditions We Evaluate
Our licensed psychologists provide evaluations for:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Co-occurring autism and ADHD
Developmental delays
Anxiety, depression, and mood concerns
Behavioral and emotional concerns
Executive functioning difficulties
Adaptive functioning needs
Social communication difficulties
Other developmental or psychological concerns requiring diagnostic clarification
Who We Serve
Who We Serve
Children
Children
We evaluate developmental, behavioral, communication, learning, emotional, social, and adaptive functioning concerns.
Adolescents
Adolescents
Evaluations may address autism, ADHD, executive functioning, emotional health, social development, academic performance, independence, and transition needs.
Adults
Adults
We help adults find clarity around longstanding challenges involving attention, organization, social communication, sensory processing, emotional regulation, relationships, employment, and daily functioning.
What Makes Our Evaluation Different?
What Makes Our Evaluation Different?
Individualized Care
Individualized Care
Every evaluation is developed around the person’s age, developmental level, concerns, history, and reason for seeking testing.
A Comprehensive Approach
A Comprehensive Approach
We consider information from interviews, observations, standardized assessments, relevant records, and, when appropriate, parents, caregivers, educators, and other professionals.
More Than a Diagnosis
More Than a Diagnosis
Families receive meaningful answers, a better understanding of the individual’s strengths and needs, and personalized recommendations for moving forward.
What To Expect
What To Expect
1. Intake and Clinical Interview
1. Intake and Clinical Interview
The process begins with a conversation about current concerns and relevant developmental, medical, mental health, educational, behavioral, and family history.
Parents or caregivers participate in evaluations for children and adolescents.
2. Review of Relevant Records
2. Review of Relevant Records
When available and clinically appropriate, the psychologist may review records such as:
Previous evaluations
Medical or mental health records
IEPs or 504 Plans
ABA assessments or treatment plans
Speech, occupational therapy, or developmental evaluations
3. Personalized Testing Plan
3. Personalized Testing Plan
The psychologist selects assessments based on the individual’s needs and the questions the evaluation is intended to answer.
Testing may explore attention, executive functioning, cognitive abilities, adaptive skills, social communication, emotional health, behavior, learning, and other relevant areas.
4. Psychological Testing
4. Psychological Testing
The evaluation may include interviews, standardized assessments, questionnaires, rating scales, cognitive testing, and direct behavioral observation.
Information may also be collected from caregivers, teachers, or other professionals when appropriate.
5. Diagnostic Review
5. Diagnostic Review
The psychologist brings all findings together to determine whether the individual meets diagnostic criteria for autism, ADHD, or another developmental, behavioral, or mental health condition.
Possible co-occurring conditions and alternative explanations are also carefully considered.
6. Comprehensive Written Report
6. Comprehensive Written Report
You will receive a report outlining:
Evaluation findings
Testing results
Diagnostic impressions
Individual strengths
Identified areas of need
Personalized recommendations
7. Feedback and Next Steps
7. Feedback and Next Steps
During the feedback session, the psychologist explains the results, answers questions, discusses any applicable diagnoses, and reviews recommended next steps.
Personalized Recommendations
Personalized Recommendations
Depending on the evaluation findings, recommendations may include:
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Individual or family therapy
Parent and caregiver training
Medication consultation
Speech and language services
Occupational therapy
Educational supports or accommodations
IEP or 504 Plan consideration
Workplace accommodations
Social skills support
Executive functioning support
Regional Center or community services
Evaluation Options
Evaluation Options
In-Person
In-Person
Clinical interviews and testing may be completed at designated BTS locations.
Telehealth
Telehealth
Certain parts of an evaluation may be completed through secure telehealth when clinically appropriate and permitted.
Hybrid
Hybrid
Some evaluations may combine telehealth and in-person appointments based on the person’s needs and the assessments selected.
Insurance
Insurance
We work with Carelon, MediCal, Alliance (CCAH), private pay, and out-of-network insurance for eligible psychological evaluation services. Coverage and authorization requirements may vary by plan. Our team can help verify benefits and explain the next steps before scheduling.
Scheduling Your Evaluation
Scheduling Your Evaluation
Psychological evaluations are available by appointment.
Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Evenings/Weekends: Limited availability based on clinical need and clinician availability.
Evaluations may require multiple appointments depending on the person’s age, needs, attention and stamina, and the complexity of the evaluation.
You can may our team at (707)299-8250 ext. 2 or email us at referrals@btsinc.services and we will get back to you shortly regarding your request.
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