Evaluation Process
What families can expect from start to finish
Plan your next step
A personalized three-step process
The total evaluation process, including the Diagnostic Interview, Testing, and Feedback, typically lasts between four and eight face-time hours, with additional time billed behind the scenes for scoring, interpretation, and report writing. The Diagnostic Interview and Feedback are one hour each, and testing can last up to the length of a full school day with an included lunch break.
Evaluation overview
Diagnostic Interview
1 hour
Testing
Up to a full school day
Feedback
1 hour
Patients and parents should expect to take time off from school and work, and parents are required to remain on site during testing. Testing is a personalized experience during which the patient and their family spend the day at Dr. Barnard's office, and testing is completed, scored, and interpreted by Dr. Barnard herself.
Your Evaluation Journey
Diagnostic Interview
1 hour
The Diagnostic Interview appointment is for parents or adult patients only. This appointment is conducted in person or via telehealth.
Review developmental, medical, school, and behavioral history
Discuss the main referral questions and current concerns
Determine whether the practice is the right fit for the child or case
Plan the most appropriate next diagnostic step
Diagnostic Testing
4-8 face-time hours
Testing can last up to the length of a full school day, with a lunch break included. Dr. Barnard completes, scores, and interprets the testing herself.
The patient and family spend the testing day at Dr. Barnard's office
Parents remain on site during testing
Testing is personalized to the child's age and referral question
Scoring and interpretation continue behind the scenes after face-to-face testing ends
Feedback
1 hour
The Feedback appointment reviews results, answers questions, and explains the recommendations and next steps.
Discuss the meaning of the evaluation findings
Review diagnoses if applicable
Explain recommendations for home, school, and treatment planning
Clarify next steps after the report is complete
Before the appointment
- Gather any previous evaluations, school records, and relevant medical information.
- Plan for a full testing day and time away from school or work.
- Use the initial consultation to confirm whether the practice is a good fit.
After the evaluation
- Feedback is scheduled to review the results and recommendations in detail.
- Dr. Barnard can provide a written report and billing documentation as applicable.
- Recommendations are designed to guide home, school, and follow-up care.
Next step
Ready to explore your full potential?
Contact Dr. Barnard for a free phone or e-mail consultation to determine whether the practice is a good fit for your child.
Practice details
- Location
- 1506 N. Greenville Ave., Suite 210, Allen, TX 75002
- Consultation options
- Free phone or e-mail consultation
- Contact
- contact@hollybarnardphd.com | (214) 271-8018