Question 1

What is a neuropsychological evaluation?

Accepted Answer

It is a comprehensive assessment of cognitive and emotional functioning used to diagnose ADHD, ASD, learning disabilities, and memory or neurocognitive disorders in adults.

Question 2

Who can be evaluated?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Spano works with individuals ages 18 and up, including adults seeking diagnostic clarity and older adults concerned about memory changes or dementia.

Question 3

Do I need a referral?

Accepted Answer

No referral is needed. You can self-schedule an evaluation.

Question 4

Where does testing take place?

Accepted Answer

All in-person testing occurs at:
1528 Walnut Street, Suite 510, Philadelphia, PA

Question 5

How long does the full evaluation take?

Accepted Answer

Testing and intake typically occur over 2–4 weeks.
The report is completed within an additional four weeks.

Question 6

Do you provide reports for accommodations?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Reports meet documentation requirements for:

ADA accommodations
Colleges and universities
Disability services offices
Workplace and HR departments
Standardized testing boards

Question 7

Is insurance accepted?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Spano is out-of-network at this time. A superbill is provided for reimbursement through your insurance plan.

Question 8

Can parts of the evaluation be completed virtually?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Some components can be administered remotely; however, 4–5 hours must be completed in-person to maintain standardized testing conditions.

Question 9

What if I have prior testing?

Accepted Answer

Previous evaluations are helpful and can be provided at intake.

Question 10

How much does care cost?

Accepted Answer

For psychotherapy (ages 18+), a 45 minute session (virtual or in-office) costs $230. A limited number of sliding scale openings may be available and can be explored through an individual conversation with Dr. Spano during an initial consultation.For neuropsychological evaluations (ages 18+), pricing can vary based on testing complexity but will typically range between $3000 - $3500.  A 16 minute consult call is $25.

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